Myths, legends, fairy tales, characters, famous people and places are often the subject and inspiration for operas, ballets, overtures, tone poems, suites and so much more. Don’t have time to listen to it all? Hear the nuts and bolts of it all in a 60 Second Saga with Shari Barbour.

60 Second Saga 095 - A peaceful, gentle 19th century composition.

60 Second Saga 094 - A popular late 19th century showpiece.

60 Second Saga 093 - An American patriotic hymn.

60 Second Saga 092 - An iconic piece of American music.

60 Second Saga 091 - A groundbreaking work.

60 Second Saga 090 - A hauntingly beautiful aria.

Its iconic opening became a Classical hit.

60 Second Saga 089 - A free-form symphonic piece.

60 Second Saga 088 - A heartfelt song of farewell.

60 Second Saga 087 - A short 20th century tone poem.

By the master of the English pastoral style.