Classical Deep Dive
Dive deep into the melodies that populate our minds.
Latest Episodes
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You might not be able to put your finger on why you recognize Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air," which feels like an exhale produced with no actual air (wind instruments).
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When you hear the word, "Psycho," do you immediately hear screeching, stabbing violins?
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The chant "Dies Irae," or "Day of Wrath," has its origins in the Funeral Mass. Was it always so creepy?
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Does this saga end with a tidy conclusion or a tense cliffhanger?
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How did this composer's music, considered out of style at his death, become so popular that it was "Muzak'd to death" 200 years later?
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What image comes to mind when you hear the word "ragtime?"
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How did a composer, grilled by the House Un-American Activities Committee, become the quintessential American composer?
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Dive deep with Christy L'Esperance as she explores Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
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Get ready to dive deep into classical music with Christy L'Esperance!