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by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host
The Classical Music Minute is a short, engaging classical music podcast that explores the stories, composers, and curious traditions behind the world’s greatest music.Ever wondered who the Florentine Camerata were? Where the conductor’s baton came from? Or what the difference is between opera buffa and opera seria?Hosted by Canadian composer and storyteller Steven Hobé, each episode offers a quick and entertaining journey through classical music history, uncovering fascinating facts about composers, famous works, opera, orchestras, and musical traditions.Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply curious about classical music, hop around music history with Steven—one musical minute at a time.
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- 3 days ago1 min
When the Rules Were Broken: Music in the 20th Century | The Classical Music Minute
Tonality was challenged, rhythm reinvented, and technology introduced entirely new sounds. During the 20th century, classical music expanded in more directions than ever before. Your support helps bring more musical stories to life! 👉 Support The Classical Music Minute ☕ Why not buy me a coffee? 🤓 Love classical music? There's more to discover. Join me on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. Or download the Classical Minute app for iPhone.
- 1 weeks ago1 min
When Music Became Personal: The Romantic Era | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail Bigger orchestras, richer harmonies, virtuoso performers, and a new emphasis on personal expression transformed music during the Romantic era. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. You can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone. I've also published two beautifully illustrated coffee table books...
- 2 weeks ago1 min
The Age of Elegance and Order: The Classical Era | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail Clear melodies, balanced forms, and the rise of the symphony helped define the Classical era. It was the age of Haydn and Mozart—and of a young Beethoven beginning to push music in a new direction. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app ...
- 3 weeks ago1 min
When Music Became Dramatic: The Baroque Era | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail Opera was born, instrumental music flourished, and major and minor keys became central to Western music. The Baroque era gave us some of classical music’s most enduring forms—and some of its greatest composers. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classica...
- 4 weeks ago23 min
Mozart's Search for Independence | In Their Own Words, Part One
Send us Fan Mail What was Mozart really like when the concert halls fell silent and he sat down to write to his family? In Their Own Words is a special series from The Classical Music Minute that explores the lives of history’s great composers through their personal correspondence. Combining historical context with dramatized readings of their letters, the series takes us beyond the familiar portraits of musical genius to encounter the people behind the music—their ambitions, frustrations, re...
- Oct 5, 20261 min
Music Reborn: The Renaissance Era | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail Polyphony flourished, madrigals filled courts and homes, and printing helped music travel across Europe. In just two centuries, the Renaissance transformed how Western music was composed, performed, and shared. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classica...
- Sep 28, 20261 min
How Did Medieval Music Shape the Western Tradition? | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail From Gregorian chant to polyphony, the Medieval era saw some of Western music’s most important developments—including the growth of musical notation and increasingly complex composition. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone....
- Sep 21, 20261 min
Why Did Baroque Arias Repeat Themselves? The Da Capo Aria | The Classical Music Minute
Send us Fan Mail Why would an opera aria finish—and then send the singer straight back to the beginning? Discover the da capo aria, a Baroque form that turned repetition into an opportunity for singers to improvise, ornament, and show off their artistry—all in just sixty seconds. Support the show Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated c...
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About The Classical Music Minute
The Classical Music Minute is a short, engaging classical music podcast that explores the stories, composers, and curious traditions behind the world’s greatest music.Ever wondered who the Florentine Camerata were? Where the conductor’s baton came from? Or what the difference is between opera buffa and opera seria?Hosted by Canadian composer and storyteller Steven Hobé, each episode offers a quick and entertaining journey through classical music history, uncovering fascinating facts about composers, famous works, opera, orchestras, and musical traditions.Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply curious about classical music, hop around music history with Steven—one musical minute at a time.
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