As part of our dance history series, this episode explores round or circle dances, a universal element in the dance cultures of nearly all nations.

In today’s episode, we delve into the origins and purposes of marches, exploring the different types that exist. Enjoy excerpts from some of the finest examples of this stirring musical genre.

In today’s episode, we explore the pavane, one of the most sublime dances in the history of dance art.

In today’s episode of our dance history series, we present the most traditional Polish dance, the polonaise.

In today’s episode of our dance history series, we delve into the phenomenon known as "folia."

In today’s episode dedicated to dance, we present a brief history of the creation and evolution of classical ballet. Discover how this timeless art form developed into the graceful spectacle it is today.

Today's special holiday broadcast honors the esteemed Italian composer, violinist, teacher, conductor, and Catholic priest, Antonio Vivaldi. We delve into his iconic concert series, "The Four Seasons."

In today's episode of our dance history series, we present the mysterious sarabande...

In today's episode, we dive into the lively world of the Czech national dance, the polka.

In today's episode of our series on the history of dances, we delve into the vibrant and energetic world of the Tarantella, the iconic national dance of Italy.

Welcome to our season dedicated to historical dances. In today's episode, we explore the minuet, the beloved dance of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France.

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of the celesta, a unique and enchanting musical instrument. Discover its history, how it works, and hear some beautiful examples of its magical sound.

The instrument we present in today’s episode is known as the "parkapku" or "parkapzuk" in Armenian.

In today's episode, we delve into the history of the accordion, a musical instrument whose invention is credited to our compatriot Cyrill (Kyuregh) Demian.

In this episode of our series on musical instruments, we uncover the history and significance of instruments mentioned in the Bible.

In today's episode, we are spotlighting the musical instrument pan flute, also known as the syrinx in Greek tradition.

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...