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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, as we take a minute to get the scoop!

The Fugue: Discipline, Drama, and Design – The Classical Music Minute

DescriptionThe Fugue: Discipline, Drama, and Design in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactBach’s The Art of Fugue was left unfinished at his death, ending abruptly mid-piece. Legend claims he was working on a final fugue spelling his own name in musical notes—B-A-C-H. Whether intentional or not, the idea feels fitting: a composer signing off using pure musical design.About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.Support the show
  1. The Fugue: Discipline, Drama, and Design
  2. Theme and Variations: Order vs. Imagination
  3. The Art Song: When Poetry Met Music
  4. From Court to Concert Hall: The Shift from Patronage to Public Audiences
  5. Why the Symphony Became a Cultural Symbol

The Classical Music Minute now on Classical 95.9-FM WCRI

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI is now airing The Classical Music Minute just prior to Noon every Wednesday. Catch it live!