Looking Glass Universe
What Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle Actually Means
Lets talk about one of the most misunderstood but awesome concepts in physics. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Or maybe it should be the Heisenberg fuzziness principle instead? Would that confuse less people?
History Hit
Rodin and the art of ancient Greece: The burghers of Calais and dance movements
Learn the history and intent of the Berghers of Calais, be it in England or in Calais. Finally, what inspired Rodin to capture motion and how did he inspire future generations of artists? Rodin and the art of ancient Greece, Part 4
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Architecture
Pianist Stephen Hough talks about the great musical architecture of Liszt's Sonata.
Hip Hughes History
What is a Liberal? Ideology Explained
A summary of social liberalism through the lens of political ideology.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Classical Physics
Physics is the grandaddy of the sciences! When those ancient dudes in togas were philosophizing about the way the universe works, they were setting the stage for what we now know of as physics, even though it didn't really get going...
Psychology Unlocked
Social Learning Theory in 4 Minutes 👨👧👦 How people learn from others 👨👧👦 Psychology
Social Learning Theory suggests that we learn not just by way of reward and punishment for actions, but instead we learn by observing others and imitating their behaviours. We watch, we copy, we practise. And one of the intriguing claims...
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Beauty and the beast
BBC presenter Suzy Klein discusses the combination of beauty and the more unsettling elements present within Beethoven's music.
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Choral aspirations
Choral Director Simon Halsey talks about how why he believes the salvation of the world may be in the hands of choral music.
Two Minute Music Theory
Clapping Music For 12 Musicians (Steve Reich Cover)
Clapping Music by Steve Reich is a piece for two musicians, which premiered in 1972. The 12 beat pattern is first played by both musicians simultaneously a total of 12 times. After this the 1st musician holds the pattern steady, while...
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A challenge to peace
BBC presenter Suzy Klein discusses how Beethoven's Ninth has the power to make peace in a warring world if only people would listen.
Archaia Historia
How did Ancient Greeks tell the date? - The Athenian Calendar
“What is the date?” Is often a question asked in our day to day life. But how would a person in Ancient Greece answer this question?
The Telegraph
Classical music for a modern age: cross-genre influences
Classical music for a modern age: cross-genre influences
Music Matters
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Harmonized in 4 Different Styles - Music Composition
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star harmonized in four different styles, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century. In the first style the melody is presented as a Cantus Firmus in Baroque style with two lower parts added below using Baroque...
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Beethoven and Rihanna
Journalist Paul Morley compares how recordings of contemporary pop music, such as Rihanna, have far more sonic scope than Beethoven's orchestral ones which were limited by technology.
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Classical music for a modern age: outside the concert hall
Classical music for a modern age: outside the concert hall
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 1
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
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Vivaldi The Composer (aka A Modern Composer)
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi actually used very modern compositional techniques in the Four Seasons.
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An Operatic Mind
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi uses Operatic devices to convey drama and visuals in his music.
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Who Was Vivaldi?
Suzy Klein talks about who Vivaldi was and his fascinating involvement with the priesthood.
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The Rediscovery of Vivaldi
Suzy Klein talks about how Vivaldi's music dropped off the map after he died and how his music got rediscovered.
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Preparing to be spontaneous
Choral Director Simon Halsey explains why more rehearsals can free the orchestra and chorus to be more spontaneous.
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What is the role of a conductor?
Choral Director Simon Halsey discusses how a really great conductor can get the most out of every part of the orchestra.