Music and emotion through time

In the TedEd video, "Music and emotion through time," Michael Tilson Thomas — acclaimed music director of the San Francisco Symphony — provides a vast and informative overview of the development of classical music.

Watch the video below and see the entire lesson on TedEd's website.


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