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Jan 2021
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History of Classical Music in 60 Minutes

JOSHUA WEILERSTEIN
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Welcome to Season 7 of Sticky Notes! I'm often asked: "I want to get into classical music, but where do I start?" Today is my attempt to answer that question! Western Classical Music is an umbrella term that stretches over 1500 years of music, and there is an infinite variety to choose from. Today, we'll take a quick look at all 6 "periods" of classical music, from the Medieval, to the Renaissance, to the Baroque, to the Classical, to the Romantic, and the Contemporary. This episode is meant for beginners as well as lovers of classical music!

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