Channel Title: Classics Explained Channel Description: We are creating fun educational videos on classical music. Have you ever had this thing? You’re at a classical music concert. There’s a big-deal orchestra, under a big-deal conductor, playing big-deal pieces. The programme is crammed full of boring academic articles and advertising... No wonder so many people are intimidated by classical music. We are making classical music more accessible! ClassEx is a sort of visual Wikipedia which you can consult before going to a concert or simply to learn something new. Our shorts are fast-paced, witty, and entertaining. They explain the stories and creative processes behind the music. Subscribe and Enjoy! <video> Carmina Burana explained in 45 seconds. Description: See the full story of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana by clicking the link on the video or heading here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-fcAMZE11g Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #classics #explained #classicalmasterpieces #poetry #medieval #bavaria #fate #masterofpuppets #puppet #fate #germany #music #art </video> <video> Mussorgsky could paint pictures with sound Description: Follow the link on the short to see the full story of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #classics #explained #russian #exhibition #russianmusic #art #ravel #saxophone #animation #castles #orchestra </video> <video> The tragic irony behind the world's most famous opera Description: Watch the full story of Georges Bizet's scandalous masterpiece Carmen by clicking the link on the short, or pasting this into your browser: https://youtu.be/Art4btlaz5c Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! Performers: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Inva Mula, Thomas Hampson, Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse Conductor: Michael Plasson Year: 2003 Label: Warner Classics Catalogue No: 5574342 #classicalmusic #classics #explained #opera #carmen #drama #timeless #art #classicalmusician #orchestra #frenchmusic #carmen #analysis #drama #music #musichistory </video> <video> Why Richard Strauss was not a religious man Description: See the full story of Strauss' famous take on Thus Spake Zarathustra here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VMxtM7lXdg Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life. #classicalmusic #nietzsche #poetry #tone #philosophy #strauss #classics #explained #ted #germanmusic #brave </video> <video> We're still learning about Vivaldi Description: See the full story of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by clicking on the link in the short, or pasting this into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BDBcpxnT0A Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this. Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Work: Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons), RV 269, 315, 293 & 297 Performer: Adrian Chandler, La Serenissima Year: 2015 Label: Avie Catalogue No: AV2344 #classicalmusic #violin #vivaldi #comedy #winter #cozy #italian #rain #storm #orchestra #classics #explained #art #music </video> <video> The ultimate New Year anthem Description: Click the link in the video to watch the full story! Don't forget to like subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Work: Symphony No.9 in D minor (‘Choral’), Op.125 Performer: Annette Dasch, Eva Vogel, Christian Elsner, Dimitry Ivashchenko, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle Year: 2016 Label: Berliner Philharmoniker Catalogue No: BPHR160093 #classicalmusic #classics #explained #classicalmusician #orchestra #orchestra #art #history #historyfacts #Beethoven #composer #concert #odetojoy #silence #sound #symphony #premiere #anniversary #contradictions #conductor </video> <video> Stravinsky: crazy talented, and perhaps a little crazy too Description: See the full story of Stravinsky's groundbreaking, and possibly nose-breaking, Rite of Spring here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UKrmPoJv-k Don't forget to like and subscribe for classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #classics #explained #history #animation #art #ballet #musichistory #music </video> <video> Did Tolkien copy Wagner's homework? Description: See the full story of Richard Wagner's Die Walküre here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H40ApNnu5EA Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life. Composer: Richard Wagner Work: Die Walkure, WWV 86B Performer: James King, Regine Crespin, Gottlob Frick, Hans Hotter, Birgit Nilsson, Christa Ludwig Conductor: Sir Georg Solti Year: 2015 (recorded 1965) Label: Decca Catalogue No: 4788370 With thanks to Emilia Strachevskaia. #classicalmusic #classics #explained #animation #wagner #opera #mythology #voice #soprano #valkyrie #orchestra #composer </video> <video> "The role of the artist is to not look away." – Akira Kurosawa Description: See the full story of Joaquín Rodrigo's guitar concerto by clicking the link on the short. Subscribe to Classics Explained to get more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classics #explained #classicalmusic #classicalcomposer #guitar #accoustic #spain #spanishmusic #history #flamenco #guitartechnique #emotional #orchestra </video> <video> Sergei Rachmaninoff's greatest rival: Sergei Rachmaninoff Description: See the full story of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No.2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1exUfCKwtxI Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #classics #explained #pianomusic #piano #russiansongs #piano #history #art #arthistory #artist #composer #pianist </video> <video> America's 'Ode to Joy' Description: See the full story of Aaron Copland's pioneering Appalachian Spring here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evaIFgYbXtw Don't forget to like subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this. #classicalmusic #ballet #classics #explained #classicalmusician #americana #usa #orchestra #pioneer #music #ballet </video> <video> Please help to support Classics Explained Description: Thank you for watching Classics Explained for another year! It's a great support to know there are people out there who enjoy what we do. However to keep going, we need another type of support - financial. Please consider buying some merch to help keep the channel alive. T-shirts: https://classicsexplained.com/collections/t-shirts Mugs: https://classicsexplained.com/collections/great-mugs-of-classical-music Gift certificates are also available if you need a last-minute gift idea. Thanks again. And enjoy your holiday season. Like, share, leave your comments and support us on 👇PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/classics 👇Visit https://www.classicsexplained.com for official merch 👇 Follow us on Facebook for channel news and more classical music: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicsEnjoyed Visuals on https://www.instagram.com/classics_explained and Audio on https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classics-enjoyed </video> <video> Tchaikovsky and the 1812 Overture: Test your knowledge - Classics Explained Quiz No.4 Description: Here’s a chance to test your knowledge of Tchaikovsky and his explosive piece, 1812. If you've watched episode 8, you will know most of these answers. This time, we've made it multiple-choice with the answers after each question. Take the test on your own, or challenge friends. Good luck, and post your scores in the comments! Like, share, leave your comments and support us on PATREON! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/classics 👇 👇Visit https://www.classicsexplained.com 👇 for official merch 👇Listen https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classics-enjoyed 👇 Follow us on Facebook for channel news and more classical music: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicsEnjoyed Listen to the piece in full, and enjoy Classical Music. </video> <video> Classical music's tipsy uncle Description: See the full story of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana by clicking the link on the short or pasting this into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-fcAMZE11g Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life, and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #poetry #medieval #bavaria #fate #masterofpuppets #puppet #fate #beer #singing #music </video> <video> Richard Strauss liked a challenge Description: See the full story of Strauss' famous take on Thus Spake Zarathustra, click the link on the short. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more classical music in your life and more content just like this! #classicalmusic #nietzsche #poetry #tone #philosophy #strauss #classicalmusician #classics #explained #life #science #religion #modern #music #challenge #art </video>

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We are creating fun educational videos on classical music.

Have you ever had this thing? You’re at a classical music concert. There’s a big-deal orchestra,
under a big-deal conductor, playing big-deal pieces. The programme is crammed full of boring academic articles and advertising... No wonder so many people are intimidated by classical music.

We are making classical music more accessible! ClassEx is a sort of visual Wikipedia which you can consult before going to a concert or simply to learn something new. Our shorts are fast-paced, witty, and entertaining. They explain the stories and creative processes behind the music.

Subscribe and Enjoy!

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