Who Was the First Great Composer? | The Classical Music Minute
About this episode
This episode introduces Pérotin, an early composer who influenced Western classical music.
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I introduce you to Pérotin, one of the earliest known composers whose music still survives today. In just sixty seconds, you'll discover how this remarkable medieval composer helped shape the future of Western classical music Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music story every day, download the...
People in this episode
Host: Steven Hobé
Topics covered
- medieval music
- classical music
- music history
- composers
- Western music
Keywords
- Pérotin
- classical music
- medieval composer
- music history
- Western classical music
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