VPR Classical Timeline

Bach's Counterpoint And Chopin's Melody

Chopin’s birthday is celebrated on the 1st of March and J.S. Bach’s on either the 21st or the...

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J.S. Bach's Influence On Chopin

We are continuing to celebrate the life and music of J.S. Bach and Chopin, listening to excerpts...

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Chopin And Genius

We’re spending the next few episodes celebrating the life and music of J.S. Bach and Chopin. In...

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Pairing The Music Of Bach And Chopin

We celebrate Chopin’s birthday on the first day of March and J.S. Bach’s on the last. So, on...

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Mozart's Starling

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart loved birds. His letters to family and friends mention several pet...

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Qualia

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

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Pareidolia - Auditory Illusions Part 3

In the past couple of episodes we’ve looked at quite a few audio experiments (or illusions, if...

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Filling In The Gaps - Auditory Illusions Part 2

Our ears and minds are amazing. Not only can they hear and experience the world around us, they...

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Can You Trust Your Ears? - Auditory Illusions Part 1

We are wired to respond to sound, in a thousandth of a second. With that kind of visceral,...

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Earworms

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

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Music and Politics

Music has always been used as a tool in political campaigns.

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Muzak And Musical Manipulation

Music surrounds us all the time. It’s everywhere. Whether you’re at a restaurant, the grocery...

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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...

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Art and Civilization

Art is everywhere and always has been. It lines the walls of museums, buildings and caves. It...

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The Mozart Effect and the Intrinsic Value of Art

When my kids were infants I remember being told to be sure and play music for them during the...

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Elements, Part 4: Air

In our final episode of "Timeline: Elements," host James Stewart explores the history and...

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Elements, Part 3: Earth

Our third episode of "Timeline: Elements" focuses on our home, the ground beneath our feet: Earth.

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Elements, Part 2: Water

Our series, "Timeline: Elements," continues as we explore the source of life: Water.

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Elements, Part 1: Fire

In this series "Timeline: Elements," host James Stewart takes us on a journey into history, music...

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What We Leave Behind

Deeper Issues, Today: When I was in middle school my class put together a time capsule and I...

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