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 • 228 episodes
The Classical Music Minute
Latest Episodes
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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Lip Gymnastics: The Wild World of Horn Embouchure
DescriptionLip Gymnastics: The Wild World of Horn Embouchure in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactHorn players often practice just buzzing their lips into a mouthpiece—no horn needed—while dri...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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Puff, Play, Breathe: The Oboe’s Magic Trick
DescriptionPuff, Play, Breathe: The Oboe’s Magic Trick in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactSome oboists have used circular breathing to play continuous notes for over 45 minutes—long enough t...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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