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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!

Bartók: When Folk Music Met Modernism – The Classical Music Minute

Send us a textDescriptionBartók: When Folk Music Met Modernism in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactBartók wasn’t just inspired by folk music—he treated it like scientific research. Armed with a phonograph, he recorded villagers singing in remote areas, often in harsh conditions. He transcribed songs note by note, preserving traditions that might otherwise have vanished. In the process, he became one of the founders of ethnomusicology—long before the term was widely used.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
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  3. Erik Satie: The Unlikely Godfather of Les Six
  4. Les Six: Paris’s Modern Musical Short-Lived Spark
  5. Francis Poulenc: The Man and His Music

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!