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 • 219 episodes
The Classical Music Minute
Latest Episodes
Gounod’s Divine Remix: A Heavenly Twist on Bach
DescriptionGounod’s Divine Remix: A Heavenly Twist on Bach in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactGounod’s Ave Maria wasn't originally intended as a standalone work. It began as an improvisat...
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Episode 218
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Elgar’s Triumphant Soundtrack: From Studio to Stadium
DescriptionElgar’s Triumphant Soundtrack: From Studio to Stadium in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactPomp and Circumstance March No. 1 was so beloved at its debut that the audience demande...
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Royal Albert Hall: A Regal Stage for Icons
DescriptionRoyal Albert Hall: A Regal Stage for Icons in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactWhen Led Zeppelin played Royal Albert Hall in 1970, their performance was so powerful that the venue’s mana...
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Episode 216
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Carnegie Hall: A Stage for Legends
DescriptionCarnegie Hall: A Stage for Legends in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactIn 1962, The Beatles were rejected by Decca Records, who claimed "guitar groups are on the way out." Two years late...
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Episode 215
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Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – A Teenage Prodigy’s Bold Beginning
DescriptionRachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – A Teenage Prodigy’s Bold Beginning in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactRachmaninoff composed his Piano Concerto No. 1 at 18, then ...
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