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60 Second Saga
by Shari Barbour
Myths, legends, fairy tales, characters, famous people and places are often the subject and inspiration for operas, ballets, overtures, tone poems, suites and so much more. Don’t have time to listen to it all? Hear the nuts and bolts of it all in a 60 Second Saga with Shari Barbour.
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60 Second Saga 104 - A timeless tune with lasting impact.
In a uniquely American style.
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60 Second Saga 103 - An enduring symbol of patriotism.
An insult that backfired.
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60 Second Saga 102 - Incidental music for a play.
Rarely heard in its entirety.
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60 Second Saga 101 - One of America's best-loved compositions.
Iconic and recognizable.
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60 Second Saga 100 - One of the world's greatest love songs.
Over 240 years old and counting.
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60 Second Saga 099 - A musical gem with a strange title.
Perfect for relaxation, meditation and reflection.
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60 Second Saga 098 - A hauntingly beautiful folk song.
Topic: Unrequited love.
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60 Second Saga 097 - A great symphonic poem.
Stirring and patriotic.
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60 Second Saga 096 - An internationally acclaimed work.
From novel to play to ballet.
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60 Second Saga 095 - A peaceful, gentle 19th century composition.
It has stood the test of time.
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60 Second Saga 094 - A popular late 19th century showpiece.
Exhilarating, dreamy and exotic.
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60 Second Saga 093 - An American patriotic hymn.
With a shared melody.
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60 Second Saga 092 - An iconic piece of American music.
Bold, triumphant, and celebratory.
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60 Second Saga 091 - A groundbreaking work.
Written by a musical genius.
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60 Second Saga 090 - A hauntingly beautiful aria.
It can move you to tears.
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60 Second Saga 089 - A free-form symphonic piece.
Its iconic opening became a Classical hit.
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60 Second Saga 088 - A heartfelt song of farewell.
Recognized by its melody.
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60 Second Saga 087 - A short 20th century tone poem.
Inspired by a supernatural creature.
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60 Second Saga 086 - A peaceful 20th century tone poem.
By the master of the English pastoral style.
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60 Second Saga 085 - A shining example of Baroque music.
By a musical genius.
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60 Second Saga 084 - A beautiful song.
From a landscape-inspired collection.
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60 Second Saga 083 - A case of mistaken identity.
In one of the most cheerful of all musical forms.
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60 Second Saga 082 - A 20th century music blockbuster.
Pays tribute to an ancient city.
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60 Second Saga 081 - A very popular and frequntly performed ballet.
Based on a famous classic fairy tale filled with magic spells.
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60 Second Saga 080 - A famous piece for classical guitar.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful and historic sites in Spain.
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60 Second Saga 079 - A song with a haunting, minor-chord theme.
From an animated cold season classic.
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60 Second Saga 078 - A short orchestral piece.
Very familiar - even if you don't know it by name.
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60 Second Saga 077 - A concert "favorite"
Musical depiction of Midsummer mayhem.
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60 Second Saga 076 - One of the most popular and iconic works of Classical music.
Just what you need after a horrible day.
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60 Second Saga 074 - A very popular soprano aria.
From a not so well-known opera.
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60 Second Saga 073 - An orchestral repertoire standard.
A 20th century take on a form that has stood the test of time.
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60 Second Saga 072 - A Renaissance earworm.
Composer unknown.
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60 Second Saga 071 - A quiet "chamber-like" instrument.
Very popular in its time, yet placed on the endangered musical instrument list.
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60 Second Saga 070 - A 19th century orchestral work.
With the sound of rebirth and renewal.
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60 Second Saga 069 - A famous piano duet.
Upbeat, carefree and playful.
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60 Second Saga 068 - A one-act ballet full of drama and tunes.
A prayer is answered - with a twist.
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60 Second Saga 067 - A lively little waltz.
Known by its nickname.
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60 Second Saga 066 - A well-known American folk melody.
Originally part of a worship service.
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60 Second Saga 065 - A symphonic poem.
An evil, beautiful princess.
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60 Second Saga 064 - A popular march.
Everybody gets into the act.
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60 Second Saga 063 - A suite of instrumental pieces.
Fit for a king.
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60 Second Saga 062 - A very famous tenor aria from an opera.
Sung by a womanizing Duke.
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60 Second Saga 061 - A 19th century concert overture.
Inspired by two short 18th century poems.
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60 Second Saga 060 - A 19th century ballet.
The tale of a warrior nymph.
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60 Second Saga 059 - Penmanship matters!
Early and intermediate piano students learn to play this one.
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60 Second Saga 058 - A very recognizable aria.
A jack of all trades.
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60 Second Saga 057 - A wordless tune from an opera.
A musical message of hope in the face of uncertainty.
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60 Second Saga 056 - A very famous aria.
An evil mother threatens her daughter.
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60 Second Saga 055 - Incidental music for a play.
Children search for their lost parents.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Myths, legends, fairy tales, characters, famous people and places are often the subject and inspiration for operas, ballets, overtures, tone poems, suites and so much more. Don’t have time to listen to it all? Hear the nuts and bolts of it all in a 60 Second Saga with Shari Barbour.
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How many episodes does 60 Second Saga have?
60 Second Saga currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is 60 Second Saga about?
Myths, legends, fairy tales, characters, famous people and places are often the subject and inspiration for operas, ballets, overtures, tone poems, suites and so much more. Don’t have time to listen to it all? Hear the nuts and bolts of it all in a 60 Second Saga with Shari Barbour.
How often does 60 Second Saga release new episodes?
60 Second Saga has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts 60 Second Saga?
60 Second Saga is created and hosted by Shari Barbour.
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