About the Program

On Classical Minnesota Public Radio, we play music from the medieval to the modern. Our Learning to Listen series aims to help you understand what you are hearing, and when it might have been written. Hosted by Emily Reese.

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Recent Episodes

• Learning to Listen: Let's Get Ready to Rondo
  We continue exploring types of musical form on Learning to Listen with a look at a 'rondo'.December 10, 2012
• Sonata Form on Learning to Listen
  Sonata form emerged as the most important compositional tool in the 18th century. What is it, who uses it and where is it used? Find out in the new episode of Learning to Listen from Classical MPR.November 9, 2012
• Learning to Listen: Introduction to Musical Form
  What makes a symphony a symphony? What makes a waltz a waltz? How about the blues, what is taking place that makes us call a song a blues song? There are so many different ways to write a song or piece of music, and there are rules for all those ways.October 25, 2012
• Learning to Listen - Debussy
  The sounds created by Claude Debussy can be quickly recognized, but he was a versatile composer who wrote in many different genres. This podcast introduces you to some of his instrumental works.August 21, 2012
• Learning to Listen: The Minuet
  Our Learning to Listen series takes a closer look at classical music, aiming to help you understand what you're hearing on Classical MPR. This lesson is about the minuet.June 29, 2012

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