Timeline: Vermont Public Classical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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