The Classical Music Minute
Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!
Podcasting since 2021 • 230 episodes
The Classical Music Minute
Latest Episodes
Knock Knock... It’s Fate: The Four Notes That Shook the World
DescriptionKnock Knock... It’s Fate: The Four Notes That Shook the World in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactDuring WWII, Allied radio broadcasts began with the da-da-da-DUM motif because...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto
DescriptionWhen a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactElgar’s Cello Concerto premiered in 1919—and flopped. Overshadowed by rehearsal mi...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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That Note from Heaven: The Top C in Allegri’s Miserere
DescriptionThat Note from Heaven: The Top C in Allegri’s Miserere in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactThe Vatican once banned copying Miserere, enforcing secrecy to protect its mystique. Young Moz...
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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