Sturm und Drang: The German Music Of Storm & Stress

Description In my past episode about Frederick The Great, I mentioned Sturm und Drang aka "storm and stress". This movement occurred in German literature and music between the late 1760s and early 1780s. It was a style of composition that evoked emotions of stress, fear, horror and anxiety. Take a minute to get the scoop! Listen to: Mozart's Symphony No. 25 (the "Little" G-minor symphony) ℅ YouTube Fun Fact The clearest musical connections to the self-styled Sturm und Drang movement can be ...

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Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!