Music Through Time (IV): Classical

Going back in time to learn the zeitgeist of the time, 1730 - 1820, and the music that emerged. The learned guests share about the contributions of this period and how music moved from the busyness of the baroque to the cleaner and clearer classical. They explain the sonata form. Pay attention to their discussion of ‘tone painting’ using Mendelssohn's ‘Hebrides Overture’ to illustrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.