In today’s episode, we delve into the origins of opera, its dissemination, and the architectural challenges tackled by Alexander Tamanyan in crafting the Yerevan opera and ballet theater.

Today's episode celebrates the troubadours, iconic figures of the Middle Ages whose legacy profoundly impacted world art history.

In this installment of our ongoing series spotlighting musical instruments, let's delve into the world of the harpsichord—a plucked keyboard-stringed instrument.

As we pledged in our prior broadcasts, today's episode is dedicated to exploring one of the most ancient musical instruments known to humanity: the Greek aulos...

Today's broadcast is dedicated to a musical instrument once admired by kings and great composers, only to be eclipsed by newer innovations and forgotten for many years. Known as the recorder or flauto dolce in Italian, which translates to "sweet flute," this instrument holds a rich history.

Our today’s episode is dedicated to the mechanical musical instrument called Barrel organ.

Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the enchanting world of the lute, a timeless musical instrument steeped in history.

In our ongoing series exploring the history and legends surrounding musical instruments, today we invite our listeners to delve into the story behind the creation and evolution of the organ, often hailed as the monarch of musical instruments. Join us as we trace its journey through time and explore the pivotal moments that have shaped its development.

In today's episode, we delve into the intricacies of Christian sacred music's heritage, tracing its evolution and formation through the annals of time.

In this episode, we delve into the history behind the inception of the first choirs.

In our ongoing exploration of musical instruments and their legendary tales, let's delve into the captivating narrative surrounding the world's largest and most colossal bells.

In this episode, we delve into the narrative of bell creation, and their profound significance in the human experience.

In this episode, we'll transport you to Ancient China to explore key facets of its musical history.

In our previous broadcast, we delved into the musical traditions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. Today's discussion will unveil the rich musical heritage of both Ancient Rome and Armenia.

In our preceding broadcast, we delved into the origins of music and the creation of primitive musical instruments. Today, our focus shifts to the pivotal role that music played in the tapestry of ancient civilizations, with a closer examination of its significance in both Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome.

In our upcoming programs, we will explore the history of music and the creation of musical instruments. But today, we will try to understand why and how the human being began to create music—or more precisely, primitive sounds that, over time, evolved into a powerful means of human self-expression.

This broadcast is dedicated to Georgy Sviridov's renowned series, “The Snowstorm” (also known as “The Blizzard”), which the composer aptly titled “Musical Illustrations after Pushkin’s The Blizzard.”

Beethoven's Heroic Symphony marked a significant epoch in European symphonism, propelling the genre to unprecedented heights of innovation. Crafted during a psychologically challenging period for the composer, the Symphony stands as a testament to Beethoven's resilience and artistic brilliance.

Concluding this broadcast, you will have the opportunity to experience the 1st and the 2nd movements of the Symphony, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Herbert von Karajan.

Today's program is devoted to exploring the history behind the creation of Antonín Dvořák's Slavonic Dances. As we delve into the origins and inspirations that shaped this masterpiece, we invite you to savor the performance by the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the maestro George Szell, which awaits you at the conclusion of our broadcast.