The Story Of The Overture
The Classical Music Minute - A podcast by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Mondays
DescriptionEver wondered how the Operatic Overture came into existence? Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactThe roots of the opera Overture begin with the first surviving opera, Peri’s L’Euridice in the year 1600. Peri included an instrumental “ritornello” at the beginning of the opera. This planted the seeds for what would eventually become the full-blown overture. About StevenSteven is a Canadian composer living in Toronto. He creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form ...
