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The Baroque era is depicted as a time of excess, leading into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. Here, Philip introduces iconic pieces like Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," only to highlight Bach's genius juxtaposed with his financial struggles. As music evolved, he suggests this era laid the groundwork for later music innovations.
The Rise of Romanticism and Its Challenges
We journey into the Romantic period, marked by tragic stories of composers like Chopin and Schubert. Philip humorously bemoans composers' penchant for introspection and how it affected their output, ultimately leading to a brief intermission in lively music before the resurgence of fun songs and performances in the modern era.