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The Classical Music Minute

The Classical Music Minute

Written by: Steven Hobé Composer & Host
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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!

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  • Debussy and the Sound of Impressionism
    Feb 16 2026

    Description
    Debussy and the Sound of Impressionism in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

    Fun Fact
    Debussy disliked the term “Impressionism,” insisting it was borrowed from painting and misunderstood his music. He preferred to think of his works as “images” in sound. Ironically, the label stuck—and today it’s nearly impossible to imagine Impressionism without Debussy at its center.

    About Steven, Host
    Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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    1 min
  • The Fugue: Discipline, Drama, and Design
    Feb 9 2026

    Description
    The Fugue: Discipline, Drama, and Design in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

    Fun Fact
    Bach’s The Art of Fugue was left unfinished at his death, ending abruptly mid-piece. Legend claims he was working on a final fugue spelling his own name in musical notes—B-A-C-H. Whether intentional or not, the idea feels fitting: a composer signing off using pure musical design.

    About Steven, Host
    Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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    1 min
  • Theme and Variations: Order vs. Imagination
    Feb 2 2026

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    Theme and Variations: Order vs. Imagination in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

    Fun Fact
    Some variation sets were written as showpieces to prove compositional skill. Brahms once joked that anyone could write a good theme, but only a real composer could write convincing variations. Beethoven agreed—he used the form repeatedly when he wanted to demonstrate both discipline and daring in equal measure.

    About Steven, Host
    Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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    1 min
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