Timeline: Vermont Public Classical

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The Influence Of The 16th Century Madrigal Jul 20, 2015

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Renaissance, 1557-1602: This week, we will explore the influence of the 16th century madrigal and discuss its place in the music leading up to the Baroque.

The Influence Of The Reformation And Counter-Reformation On Music Jul 13, 2015

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Renaissance, 1517-1545: In this week's episode, we'll explore the influence the reformation and counter-reformation had on the world of music including the work of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

Josquin Desprez, Johannes Ockeghem And The Development Of Canon Jul 06, 2015

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Renaissance, 1410-1521: In this episode we will explore the development of imitation or canon as a tool of harmony and musical form, especially in the works of Josquin Deprez and Johannes Ockeghem.

Ottaviano Petrucci And The Art Of Music Publishing Jun 29, 2015

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Renaissance, 1466-1539: In 1450, Johannes Gutenburg made history in Europe with his moveable type printing press. Thanks to his process and his machine, the printed word was able to spread across the Western world.

Composer Guillaume Dufay, The Tenor Mass And The Blurring Of Secular And Sacred Music Jun 22, 2015

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Renaissance, 1397-1474: This week, we’ll discuss the music of the 15th century French composer Guillaume Dufay and how the lines that defined secular and sacred music began to blur in the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.

Ars Nova Versus Ars Antiqua Jun 15, 2015

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Middle Ages, 1291-1377 AD: There are moments in music history, like all history, that stand as dividing lines. Once they happened, nothing could ever be the same.

12th Century Troubadours, Trouveres And Bernart De Ventadorn Jun 08, 2015

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Middle Ages, 1130-1190 AD: Though the church was instrumental in the development of musical notation, it was not the sole arbiter of music in medieval times. The high middle ages were also the time of the troubadours or trouveres; French composers and performers of secular lyric poetry and song beginning in the late 11th Century.

Hildegard Of Bingen And Her 'Play Of Virtues' Jun 01, 2015

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Middle Ages, 1148 AD: Hildegard of Bingen was a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, abbess, polymath and a literal visionary of the 12th Century.

Anonymity And Authorship In The Middle Ages May 25, 2015

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Middle Ages, 1000-1100 AD: Have you ever been to a restaurant and heard an off-brand version of the popular “Happy Birthday To You” song? The reason why a restaurant would choose to use that version, rather than the traditional “Happy Birthday To You,” is because, until recently, that song was protected under copyright.

Guido Of Arezzo And The Solfege System May 18, 2015

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Ancient Music, 991-1033 AD: Guido de Arezzo was one of the first music theorists in our western musical tradition.

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