300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell
TED Talks Daily
2025/08/19
300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell
300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell

TED Talks Daily
2025/08/19
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Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’...
Highlights
Highlights
In a world of ever-changing musical trends, one art form continues to hold a unique place in human expression—classical music. Through live performance and thoughtful reflection, this episode examines how orchestral works maintain their emotional and cultural power across centuries.
Chapters
Chapters
Why does classical music still move us today?
00:00How do Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert speak to modern audiences?
08:00Can orchestras shape the next generation of musicians?
15:17What happens when young and professional musicians perform together?
21:46Transcript
Transcript
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