Politics in Classical Music
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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Show Notes
First of all, if you're American, I hope you're listening to this while standing in line to vote! Western Classical Music does not have the reputation for political activism that other kinds of music have, but that doesn't mean composers haven't made political statements all throughout history with their music. Today we'll go through some of the most politically charged pieces in Western Classical Music History, all the way from the music of Joseph Haydn to the music of today. Don't forget to vote!!