When pandemics arise, composers carry on
Plagues and epidemics are ages-old phenomena. They've triggered both fear and inspiration. NPR's Tom Huizenga surveys musical responses from composers over the centuries.
Delve into all the glorious details of your favorite music with this collection of deep cuts.
Plagues and epidemics are ages-old phenomena. They've triggered both fear and inspiration. NPR's Tom Huizenga surveys musical responses from composers over the centuries.
So you're sailing down the Pacific Coast Highway in your 1964 Ford Mustang convertible (with the top down, of course), and "Blue Moon," sung by the Marcels, comes on the radio. What do you do? C'mon — admit it — you sing along with the bass line! You can't help it. Why? Because singing bass, especially in a choir, is awesome!
When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, Classical MPR host Scott Blankenship shares a playlist full of "Nature and Nostalgia."
Delve into all the glorious details of your favorite music with this collection of deep cuts.