Between the Barlines cover art

Between the Barlines

Between the Barlines

Written by: Maeve Berry
Listen for free

About this listen

After recently earning a Doctor of Musical Arts, Dr. Maeve Berry is passionate to help others learn and prepare for the daunting task of completing any type of music comprehensive exam about all things music! These episodes are also great for the on-the-go studier or music-curious learner and enjoyer! Join her for short, mini episodes on all topics music history and theory! Visit her website maeveberrypiano.com for more resources and other information. Posting every other weekday!

 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Spanish Nationalism

    Spanish Nationalism
    Jan 23 2026

    Welcome back to Between the Barlines! Today, we are exploring Spanish nationalism - which was essentially their modernism movement. In the early 20th century, Spain was creating its own modern musical identity. Spanish modernism is tradition meeting innovation: think of ancient folk sounds colliding with impressionism, neoclassicism, and the avant-garde.

    Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/betweenthebarlines
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
  • French Modernists: Debussy and Ravel

    French Modernists: Debussy and Ravel
    Jan 21 2026

    Welcome back to Between the Barlines! Today, we’ll explore what French modernism is, why it emerged, and how Debussy and Ravel each forged unique yet complementary paths into modern music.

    Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/betweenthebarlines
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
  • Richard Strauss: a bridge between two centuries

    Richard Strauss: a bridge between two centuries
    Jan 19 2026

    Welcome Back to Between the Barlines! Today, we’re diving into the bold and sometimes controversial world of Richard Strauss. He was a composer who pushed late Romantic music to its expressive limits while standing on the threshold of modernism. Strauss was a master of orchestral color, psychological drama, and sonic spectacle, and his music spans three major genres: tone poems, opera, and art song.

    Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/betweenthebarlines
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
No reviews yet