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Classical Music Giants

Classical Music Giants

By: Selenius Media
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Step into the lives and legacies of the composers who shaped the sound of civilization. From Bach’s intricate fugues to Beethoven’s thunderous symphonies, from Chopin’s intimate piano works to Stravinsky’s bold modernism, each episode explores the genius, struggles, and revolutionary impact of the great masters of classical music. This series is both an introduction for newcomers and a rich journey for seasoned listeners—unpacking the human stories behind timeless works, and revealing how these giants continue to inspire the music of today.

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Episodes
  • Johann Sebastian Bach – The Architect of Harmony
    Sep 17 2025

    Johann Sebastian Bach – The Architect of Harmony

    In this episode of Classical Giants, we step into the sound world of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose mastery of counterpoint and harmony defined the very language of Western music. From the organ lofts of Leipzig to the grand suites and sacred works that still inspire awe, Bach united technical brilliance with profound spiritual depth. His compositions, from the Brandenburg Concertos to the Mass in B minor, reveal a mind that balanced mathematical precision with transcendent beauty. Though underappreciated in his own lifetime, Bach’s music became the foundation upon which centuries of composers built. Today, he remains not only a composer but a cornerstone of the very idea of music itself.

    Produced by Selenius Media — Music by The Artificial Laboratory.

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    25 mins
  • Joseph Haydn – Father of the Symphony
    Sep 17 2025

    Joseph Haydn – Father of the Symphony

    Haydn shaped the forms of the symphony and string quartet, setting the stage for Mozart and Beethoven. Working under patronage, he balanced invention with accessibility, creating music that blended wit, elegance, and structure. His symphonies brought order and delight to Europe’s concert halls.

    Produced by Selenius Media — Music by The Artificial Laboratory.

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    10 mins
  • Joseph Haydn – Father of the Symphony
    Sep 17 2025

    Joseph Haydn – Father of the Symphony

    Haydn shaped the forms of the symphony and string quartet, setting the stage for Mozart and Beethoven. Working under patronage, he balanced invention with accessibility, creating music that blended wit, elegance, and structure. His symphonies brought order and delight to Europe’s concert halls.

    Produced by Selenius Media — Music by The Artificial Laboratory.

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    10 mins
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