300 years of classical music in 18 minutes | Joshua Bell

This podcast features excerpts from "It's Been a Minute" and "TED Talks Daily." The "TED Talks Daily" segment presents violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America discussing the importance of classical music and orchestras in today's world, interspersed with musical performances. Bell argues for the unifying power of music and advocates for music education, illustrating his points with pieces from Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and contemporary composer Kevin Putz, also featuring youth orchestra members. The podcast also includes a preview of the "TED Radio Hour" from NPR, which will explore the impact of human abandonment on animal life in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.