Explore the depths of "Fanfare for the Common Man" with Christy L'Esperance.
What did it mean to be a "common man" in post-World War II America? And how did a composer, grilled by the House Un-American Activities Committee, become the quintessential American composer?
Listen to the full episode and prepare for chills the next time you hear "Fanfare for the Common Man."
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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). -
When you hear the word, "Psycho," do you immediately hear screeching, stabbing violins? -
The chant "Dies Irae," or "Day of Wrath," has its origins in the Funeral Mass. Was it always so creepy?
