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Timeline: Vermont Public Classical

Join Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart on a journey into the events, characters and concepts that shaped our Western musical tradition. We'll start at the very beginning and trace the steps ... Read more

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Brain Entrainment "Ride The Wave"

Brain Entrainment "Ride The Wave"

In our last episode we talked about beat induction and rhythmic entrainment, this is what causes us to pick up the beat ... Read more

8 Apr 2019

4mins

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The Beginning Of Notation

The Beginning Of Notation

Ancient Music, 800-900 AD: It's easy to take for granted this ability to take a piece of music and understand it instant... Read more

11 May 2015

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Earworms

Earworms

Have you ever had a song that you just couldn’t get out of your head? You’re not alone. 98% of people have reportedly ex... Read more

7 Jan 2019

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Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt

Romantic, 1811-1886: When I say the words “rock star," what comes to your mind? Perhaps you picture guitars, stadiums an... Read more

11 Apr 2016

3mins

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The Life And Works Of Henry Purcell

The Life And Works Of Henry Purcell

Baroque, 1659-1695: The British Isles were in turmoil in the mid-17th century, wracked by civil war, plague and a fire t... Read more

7 Sep 2015

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Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler

Romantic, 1860-1911: For centuries, the region of Austro/Germany produced remarkably talented composers. You can follow ... Read more

22 Aug 2016

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Maurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel

20th Century, 1875-1937: French composer, Maurice Ravel was short in stature, slight of frame, impeccably dressed and ca... Read more

17 Oct 2016

3mins

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What We Leave Behind

What We Leave Behind

Deeper Issues, Today: When I was in middle school my class put together a time capsule and I remember caring so much tha... Read more

29 Jan 2018

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Synesthesia

Synesthesia

Synesthesia means “sensing together” and it describes the phenomenon of one our senses triggering another; such as sound... Read more

15 Apr 2019

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Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy

20th Century, 1862-1918: Once in a great while an artist steps on to the scene that challenges the status quo and change... Read more

3 Oct 2016

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Qualia

Qualia

Listening to music is an emotional experience, unique to each individual. I think we’ve all had a moment when a song, a ... Read more

18 Feb 2019

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20th Century Music

20th Century Music

20th Century, 1900: At the dawning of the 20th century the world stood on the edge of immense change. No one could have ... Read more

19 Sep 2016

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Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner

Romantic, 1813-1883: Even mentioning the name Wagner spawns a dramatic response. He’s one of those figures that’s either... Read more

18 Apr 2016

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Bela Bartok

Bela Bartok

20th Century, 1881-1945: Bela Bartok was a composer, pianist and musicologist. He was so devoted to his studies and arti... Read more

14 Nov 2016

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Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann

Romantic, 1810-1856: Robert Schumann is one of the central figures of the Romantic Era. Not only did he make important c... Read more

9 May 2016

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Does Music Always Have To Tell A Story?

Does Music Always Have To Tell A Story?

Thanks to the 1940 film Fantasia, this music will always be tied to the image of Mickey Mouse in that droopy wizard’s ca... Read more

17 Dec 2018

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110 - Why We Sing

110 - Why We Sing

Here's another favorite episode of Timeline chosen by listeners and staff at VPR.German philosopher Immanuel Kant wrote ... Read more

2 Dec 2019

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The Rite of Spring

The Rite of Spring

20th Century, 1913: In music, there have been defining moments that change the world. A single piece, even a single perf... Read more

28 Nov 2016

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Akashi no Kakuichi - Blind Bard

Akashi no Kakuichi - Blind Bard

The epic work "The Tale of the Heike" cannot be assigned to a single author. It is the result of an oral tradition that ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

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Music and the Mind

Music and the Mind

Join VPR Classical host James Stewart as we listen to a special Timeline podcast presentation “Music and the Mind.” We’l... Read more

2 Jan 2020

47mins

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