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The History of Classical Music: Chopin through Gershwin
This course celebrates the beauty of classical music and its connection to civilization. Composers from the Romantic era through the American century have pushed the boundaries of musical structure to express drama, emotion, culture, and the supernatural. They sought to honor the musical tradition of the looming figures of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, but also to broaden the horizons of music and express the unique themes of their own time and place with their unique perspectives and contributions.
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The Music that Rocked the World
February 12, 2026
After the pathbreaking rock of the 60s and 70s, “rock stars” have become cultural symbols of transgressive freedom, artistic innovation, and edgy glamour that captures the hearts of fans—sometimes to the point of mania. And their 19th-century musical ancestors were not so very different. In our free online course, “The History of Classical Music: Chopin Through Gershwin,” Hyperion Knight shows ...
Faith & Reason in Hans Christian Anderson
February 5, 2026
Many of us are familiar with Disney’s modern films. After all, they are some of the highest-budget films in Hollywood’s production schedule, and their cutting-edge voice acting, scores, and world-famous songs are nothing to sneeze at. Disney’s Frozen, in particular, was a smashing success, reaching No. 1 on the worldwide box office charts at its release. However, most people are unfamiliar with th...
Capitalistic Criticisms
January 29, 2026
“Capitalism is just ideology.” “Businesses and the wealthy need to give back.” “You didn’t build that.” These and similar sentiments have become central to popular economic understanding. However, they are based on flawed assumptions, and their intention to portray capitalism as morally contemptible succeeds only insofar as they confuse the issue. So, what is capitalism, and how does it address...
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