The Classical Music Minute

The Classical Music Minute is a short, engaging classical music podcast that explores the stories, composers, and curious traditions behind the world’s greatest music. Ever wondered who the Florentine Camerata were? Where the conductor’s baton came from? Or what the difference is between opera buffa and opera seria ? Hosted by Canadian composer and storyteller Steven Hobé , each episode offers a quick and entertaining journey through classical music history , uncovering fascinating facts about composers, famous works, opera, orchestras, and musical traditions. Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply curious about classical music, hop around music history with Steven— one musical minute at a time.

The Classical Music Minute is a music podcast hosted by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host, with 293 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Steven Hobé, Composer & Host hosts The Classical Music Minute, a music show with 293 episodes published.

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  Episode #193

  How Did Medieval Music Shape the Western Tradition? | The Classical Music Minute

  Sep 28, 20261 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail From Gregorian chant to polyphony, the Medieval era saw some of Western music’s most important developments—including the growth of musical notation and increasingly complex composition. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute . And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone . Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute .

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  Episode #192

  Why Did Baroque Arias Repeat Themselves? The Da Capo Aria | The Classical Music Minute

  Sep 21, 20261 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Why would an opera aria finish—and then send the singer straight back to the beginning? Discover the da capo aria, a Baroque form that turned repetition into an opportunity for singers to improvise, ornament, and show off their artistry—all in just sixty seconds. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute . And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone . Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute .

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  Episode #291

  Before the Blues, There Was John Dowland | The Classical Music Minute

  Sep 14, 20261 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Sad songs were popular long before modern playlists. Meet John Dowland, the Elizabethan composer and virtuoso lutenist who transformed melancholy into some of the most hauntingly beautiful music of his age—all in just sixty seconds. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute . And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone . Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute .

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  Episode #290

  What Were the Apollonian Principles in Stravinsky’s Music? | The Classical Music Minute

  Sep 7, 20261 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Stravinsky wasn't always the revolutionary behind The Rite of Spring . Discover how the ancient Greek ideal of Apollo—order, clarity, balance, and restraint—helped shape his Neoclassical music and a very different side of his creativity, all in just sixty seconds. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute . And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone . Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute .

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  Episode #289

  What Were Rescue Operas? | The Classical Music Minute

  Aug 31, 20261 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Prisoners, secret identities, political oppression—and a daring rescue just in time. Discover how the revolutionary spirit of Europe inspired the rescue opera, a dramatic genre that gave us works such as Beethoven’s Fidelio —all in just sixty seconds. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute . And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the Classical Minute app for iPhone . Until next time, I'm Steven Hobé. Thanks for listening to The Classical Music Minute .

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