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 • 236 episodes
The Classical Music Minute
Latest Episodes
Small Rooms, Big Genius: Mozart’s Chamber Music
DescriptionSmall Rooms, Big Genius: Mozart’s Chamber Music in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactMozart’s Clarinet Quintet was written for his friend Anton Stadler, whose extended-range clar...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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Lutes, Lyrics, and Life on the Road: Meet the Medieval Minstrels
DescriptionLutes, Lyrics, and Life on the Road: Meet the Medieval Minstrels in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactMinstrels had to pass on their songs by memory, since music printing wouldn’t arrive ...
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Episode 234
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If the Music Fits, Sing It: The Art of Word Painting
DescriptionIf the Music Fits, Sing It: The Art of Word Painting in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactIn Weelkes’ madrigal "As Vesta Was from Latmos Hill Descending", the word “descending” i...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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Notes on Repeat: How the Printing Press Changed Music Forever
DescriptionNotes on Repeat: How the Printing Press Changed Music Forever in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactPetrucci’s music prints were so beautifully done that people treated them like prized bo...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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