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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Steven Hobé, Composer & Host and Steven Hobé. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Steven Hobé, Composer & Host and Steven Hobé یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

The Classical Music Minute

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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!

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The Classical Music Minute

22 subscribers

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اشتراک گذاری

خانه سری•Feed

213 قسمت

#Music #Theater #Arts #Podcasting Education #Steven Hobé, Composer & Host #Steven Hobé #Classical Music #Classical Music Trivia #Classical Music History

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Mozart’s Final Years: Defying Fate 1:00

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Description Mozart’s Final Years: Defying Fate in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact In his final years, Mozart’s letters reveal confidence, struggle, and an eerie sense of fate. As he composed the Requiem , he seemed to foresee his death, yet his genius endured, leaving the world in awe. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Mozart in Paris: A Stormy Prelude 1:00

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Description Mozart in Paris: A Stormy Prelude in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Mozart’s 1778 trip to Paris was filled with frustration, rejection, and tragedy. His letters to his father reveal disdain for aristocrats, financial worries, and grief over his mother’s death. Despite composing great music, his Parisian experience left him deeply disillusioned. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky’s Enchanting Ballet of Love and Tragedy 1:00

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Description Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky’s Enchanting Ballet of Love and Tragedy in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is a legendary ballet of love and tragedy, featuring an unforgettable score. Despite initial rejection, it became an enduring masterpiece. Its haunting melodies and dramatic storytelling capture the grace of ballet and the depths of human emotion, securing its place as a timeless classic. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Blue Danube: Strauss’s Timeless Waltz of Elegance and Flow 1:00

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Description The Blue Danube: Strauss’s Timeless Waltz of Elegance and Flow in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Johann Strauss II’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube epitomizes elegance, fluidity, and grandeur. Originally a choral piece, it became an iconic waltz, symbolizing Vienna’s culture and charm. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, it gained worldwide acclaim, remaining a beloved staple in New Year’s celebrations and classical music history. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Verdi’s Nabucco: A Triumph of Freedom and Song 1:00

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Description Verdi’s Nabucco: A Triumph of Freedom and Song in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco is a landmark opera that established his reputation as a composer. Featuring the iconic "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves," it blends dramatic storytelling with powerful music, reflecting themes of exile and freedom. Its success marked the rise of Verdi as a towering figure in Italian opera. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Holst's The Planets: Astrology, Emotion, and Musical Genius 1:00

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Description Holst's The Planets: Astrology, Emotion, and Musical Genius in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Gustav Holst's The Planets transforms astrological symbolism into a stunning orchestral journey. Each movement captures the unique emotional essence of a planet, showcasing Holst's innovative orchestration and introspective artistry. With its groundbreaking techniques and universal themes, the suite remains a timeless masterpiece of imagination, depth, and musical storytelling. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Erik Satie: The Velvet Gentleman of Musical Eccentricity 1:00

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Description Erik Satie: The Velvet Gentleman of Musical Eccentricity in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Erik Satie’s first known composition, Allegro (1884), reflects the young composer’s early exploration of classical piano forms. Though relatively conventional compared to his later experimental works, it hints at his developing style. Satie’s distinctive voice, blending simplicity and eccentricity, would soon emerge, marking him as a true musical original. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Arnold Schoenberg: The Maverick Composer with a Fear of 13 1:00

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Description Arnold Schoenberg: The Maverick Composer with a Fear of 13 in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Arnold Schoenberg's most famous piece, Pierrot Lunaire (1912), is a groundbreaking work blending atonal music with Sprechstimme —a vocal style between speaking and singing. Featuring a haunting mix of chamber instruments and surreal poetry, it redefined modern music, capturing the eerie, fragmented emotions of early 20th-century expressionism. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Haunting Brilliance of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor 1:00

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Description The Haunting Brilliance of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The exact date and location of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor premiere remain unclear, but it likely debuted in the early 1700s, showcasing Bach’s virtuosity as an organist. Originally performed on a church organ, its dramatic opening and intricate fugue highlighted his mastery of Baroque composition and improvisation. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Soulful Majesty of St. Matthew Passion 1:00

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Description The Soulful Majesty of St. Matthew Passion in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Bach’s St. Matthew Passion premiered on Good Friday, April 11, 1727, at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Performed as part of the church service, its emotional depth and intricate structure made a lasting impression. Though initially modest in reception, it later gained recognition as one of Bach’s greatest masterpieces. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Silent Night: The Humble Song That Captured the World 1:00

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Description Silent Night: The Humble Song That Captured the World in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf, Austria, stands on the site where Silent Night was first performed in 1818. Built in 1937 after the original church was destroyed, it honors the carol’s creation by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber. The chapel hosts a special Christmas service each year. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Mystery and Majesty of 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' 1:00

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Description The Mystery and Majesty of 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact A fun fact about O Come, All Ye Faithful is that it’s sometimes called the “Portuguese Hymn.” Legend has it that it was performed at the Portuguese royal chapel, leading some to mistakenly believe it originated there. This international mix-up only adds to its enduring charm and intrigue! __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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Celebrating 200 Episodes & Anton Bruckner (born 1824) 1:00

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Description Celebrating 200 Episodes & Anton Bruckner (born 1824) in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, known as the "Romantic," is his most famous work. Celebrated for its majestic themes, sweeping orchestration, and evocative depiction of nature and medieval life, it captures Bruckner's deep spirituality and dramatic vision, solidifying his place among the great symphonic composers of the Romantic era. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Plot of Madame Butterfly in 60 Seconds 1:00

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Description The Plot of Madame Butterfly in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The most famous aria from Madame Butterfly is "Un bel dì, vedremo" ("One Fine Day, We'll See"). Sung by Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly), it expresses her unwavering hope for her husband's return. This poignant aria is a masterpiece of longing and optimism, beautifully showcasing Puccini's emotional depth and melodic genius. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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The Soulful Journey of the Oboe: From Ancient Reeds to Modern Mastery 1:00

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Description The Soulful Journey of the Oboe: From Ancient Reeds to Modern Mastery in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact One of the most famous pieces for oboe is Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor. Composed in the early 18th century, this Baroque gem highlights the oboe’s lyrical and expressive qualities. The slow, emotive Adagio movement is particularly beloved, showcasing the instrument’s ability to sing with haunting beauty. Often performed and recorded, the concerto remains a favorite in the oboe repertoire, offering both technical brilliance and profound emotional depth. __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven 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. __________________________________________________________________ You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋 Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️ Support the show…

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