Mudec- Harmony Across Centuries

About the Episode A student-produced radio show by Natasha · Aidan · Claire · Gabby · Lindsay exploring the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras — examined through the contrast between sacred and secular musical forms. Each host introduces a featured artist or piece, weaving together biographical context, historical setting, and live musical excerpts. The show traces how these creators shaped the soundtrack of their era and the influence they continue to have today. Featured artists & pieces Gregorian chant and the Sacred Mass — Medieval Madrigals — Renaissance Bach St Matthew Passion · Handel · Vivaldi Four Seasons

About the show A student-produced radio show by Wynn, Courtney, Kelsey, Simona, and Zayn exploring the 20th century through five iconic artists — from the birth of soul through pop, rock, and the singer-songwriter tradition. Each host walks listeners through their artist’s biography, the cultural moment that shaped their work, and the lasting influence on the music we know today. Featured artists & pieces **Ray Charles** — “Georgia on My Mind” (Courtney) **Aretha Franklin** — “Respect” + “I Say a Little Prayer” (Kelsey) **Jimmy Buffett** — “Volcano” + “Cheeseburger in Paradise” (Wynn) **Fleetwood Mac** — “Silver Springs” by Stevie Nicks

About the show A student-produced radio show exploring the **Classical era** of Western music — the period of balance, clarity, and innovation that followed the Baroque. The five hosts trace how composers like Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven moved music from dense polyphonic complexity toward the clear melodic lines, structured forms, and emotional expressiveness that came to define the Classical period (~1750–1820). Featured pieces **Symphony No. 40 in G minor** — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart **Symphony No. 104 in D major (“London Symphony”)** — Joseph Haydn **Symphony No. 6 in F major (“Pastoral”)** — Ludwig van Beethoven (excerpt) **Symphony No. 3 in

About the show A student-produced radio show exploring the **Baroque** and **Classical** periods of Western music. The four hosts trace the evolution of compositional style from the structured complexity of the Baroque era to the lighter, melodic clarity that followed, weaving together historical context, biographical detail, and three full musical performances. Featured pieces **Cello Suite No. 1** — Johann Sebastian Bach **Canon in D** — Johann Pachelbel  **Eine Kleine Nachtmusik** — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart What the show covers The defining features of Baroque music — basso continuo, polyphony, ornamentation, the rise of opera and the concerto form Profiles of major