60 Second Saga

60 Second Saga 101 - One of America's best-loved compositions.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:37:02 -0000

Iconic and recognizable.

60 Second Saga 100 - One of the world's greatest love songs.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:40:07 -0000

Over 240 years old and counting.

60 Second Saga 099 - A musical gem with a strange title.

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:39:31 -0000

Perfect for relaxation, meditation and reflection.

60 Second Saga 098 - A hauntingly beautiful folk song.

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:35:41 -0000

Topic: Unrequited love.

60 Second Saga 097 - A great symphonic poem.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:39:45 -0000

Stirring and patriotic.

60 Second Saga 096 - An internationally acclaimed work.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:28:39 -0000

From novel to play to ballet.

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

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:59:44 -0000

It has stood the test of time.

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

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:08:16 -0000

Exhilarating, dreamy and exotic.

60 Second Saga 093 - An American patriotic hymn.

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:22:44 -0000

With a shared melody.

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

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:17:25 -0000

Bold, triumphant, and celebratory.

60 Second Saga 091 - A groundbreaking work.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:21:26 -0000

Written by a musical genius.

60 Second Saga 090 - A hauntingly beautiful aria.

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:42:29 -0000

It can move you to tears.

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

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:26:01 -0000

Its iconic opening became a Classical hit.

60 Second Saga 088 - A heartfelt song of farewell.

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:17:54 -0000

Recognized by its melody.

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

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:56:48 -0000

Inspired by a supernatural creature.

60 Second Saga 086 - A peaceful 20th century tone poem.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:55:20 -0000

By the master of the English pastoral style.

60 Second Saga 085 - A shining example of Baroque music.

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:29:45 -0000

By a musical genius.

60 Second Saga 084 - A beautiful song.

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:47:31 -0000

From a landscape-inspired collection.

60 Second Saga 083 - A case of mistaken identity.

Mon, 08 May 2023 21:10:32 -0000

In one of the most cheerful of all musical forms.

60 Second Saga 082 - A 20th century music blockbuster.

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:28:08 -0000

Pays tribute to an ancient city.

60 Second Saga 081 - A very popular and frequntly performed ballet.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:23:35 -0000

Based on a famous classic fairy tale filled with magic spells.

60 Second Saga 080 - A famous piece for classical guitar.

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:09:28 -0000

Inspired by one of the most beautiful and historic sites in Spain.

60 Second Saga 079 - A song with a haunting, minor-chord theme.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:38:29 -0000

From an animated cold season classic.

60 Second Saga 078 - A short orchestral piece.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:19:52 -0000

Very familiar - even if you don't know it by name.

60 Second Saga 077 - A concert "favorite"

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:06:46 -0000

Musical depiction of Midsummer mayhem.

60 Second Saga 076 - One of the most popular and iconic works of Classical music.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:43:44 -0000

Just what you need after a horrible day.

60 Second Saga 075 - One of the most enduring and famous tunes in Western music.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:51:23 -0000

Composer unknown.

60 Second Saga 074 - A very popular soprano aria.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:38:53 -0000

From a not so well-known opera.

60 Second Saga 073 - An orchestral repertoire standard.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:06:01 -0000

A 20th century take on a form that has stood the test of time.

60 Second Saga 072 - A Renaissance earworm.

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:18:02 -0000

Composer unknown.

60 Second Saga 071 - A quiet "chamber-like" instrument.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:12:06 -0000

Very popular in its time, yet placed on the endangered musical instrument list.

60 Second Saga 070 - A 19th century orchestral work.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:20:07 -0000

With the sound of rebirth and renewal.

60 Second Saga 069 - A famous piano duet.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:35:09 -0000

Upbeat, carefree and playful.

60 Second Saga 068 - A one-act ballet full of drama and tunes.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:32:10 -0000

A prayer is answered - with a twist.

60 Second Saga 067 - A lively little waltz.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:19:28 -0000

Known by its nickname.

60 Second Saga 066 - A well-known American folk melody.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:47:09 -0000

Originally part of a worship service.

60 Second Saga 065 - A symphonic poem.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:42:47 -0000

An evil, beautiful princess.

60 Second Saga 064 - A popular march.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:14:58 -0000

Everybody gets into the act.

60 Second Saga 063 - A suite of instrumental pieces.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:13:49 -0000

Fit for a king.

60 Second Saga 062 - A very famous tenor aria from an opera.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:52:02 -0000

Sung by a womanizing Duke.

60 Second Saga 061 - A 19th century concert overture.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:47:29 -0000

Inspired by two short 18th century poems.

60 Second Saga 060 - A 19th century ballet.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:12:57 -0000

The tale of a warrior nymph.

60 Second Saga 059 - Penmanship matters!

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:34:20 -0000

Early and intermediate piano students learn to play this one.

60 Second Saga 058 - A very recognizable aria.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:53:34 -0000

A jack of all trades.

60 Second Saga 057 - A wordless tune from an opera.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:55:35 -0000

A musical message of hope in the face of uncertainty.

60 Second Saga 056 - A very famous aria.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:18:21 -0000

An evil mother threatens her daughter.

60 Second Saga 055 - Incidental music for a play.

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:54:12 -0000

Children search for their lost parents.

60 Second Saga 054 - A Classical favorite.

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:14:16 -0000

It made its composer famous in America and throughout the world.

60 Second Saga 053 - A symphonic tone poem.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:40:44 -0000

A fictional Spanish character.

60 Second Saga 052 - An unusual addition to the string quartet,

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:26:43 -0000

Filled with carefree spirited tunes and a popular song with variations.

60 Second Saga 051 - An instrumental piece from an oratorio.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:59:53 -0000

The beginning of a royal visit.

60 Second Saga 050 - Exciting music from an opera.

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:32:33 -0000

Helpful spirit warrior maidens.

60 Second Saga 049 - 20th century incidental music turned concert suite.

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:30:20 -0000

Delightful tunes, lively rhythms and a sense of humor.

60 Second Saga 048 - A staple in the light classical repertoire from both ballet and opera.

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:57:56 -0000

One of the most frequently parodied pieces of classical music.

60 Second Saga 047 - A popular, lighthearted suite.

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:03:14 -0000

Part zoo fantasy, part musical satire.

60 Second Saga 046 - A 19th century concert overture.

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:40:57 -0000

Inspired by a legend with staying power.

60 Second Saga 045 - A 20th century Jazz ballet.

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:59:57 -0000

A day in the life of cooking utensils.

60 Second Saga 044 - A "rescue" opera.

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:15 -0000

A heroine in disguise.

60 Second Saga 043 - A 20th century opera.

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:35:36 -0000

A musician, a queen, friends in low places and a happy ending.

60 Second Saga 042 - A 20th century folk opera.

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:58:38 -0000

Tales told by an old military veteran.

60 Second Saga 041 - A 19th century ballet.

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:13:51 -0000

A life-like doll wins a young man's heart.

60 Second Saga 040 - A famous ballet.

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:48:15 -0000

A tragic love story where good versus evil.

60 Second Saga 039 - A poem set to music by a famous harper.

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:13:18 -0000

A place where never a battle is won.

60 Second Saga 038 - The second in a set of six symphonic poems.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:25:45 -0000

A musical picture of the longest river in the Czech Republic.

60 Second Saga 037 - One of the best-known operas of all time.

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:03:12 -0000

Unsuccessful...at first.

60 Second Saga 036 - Baroque-style dances in the form of a suite.

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:52:39 -0000

Inspired by a famous 17th century Scandinavian.

60 Second Saga 035 - A suite for chamber orchestra.

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:26:29 -0000

Based on famous paintings by a well-known Renaissance master.

60 Second Saga 034 - A Christmas play with music.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:59:58 -0000

A marionette comes to life.

60 Second Saga 033 - A very American ballet.

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:54:37 -0000

A bonanza of tuneful heel-kicking music.

60 Second Saga 032 - A popular 20th century operetta.

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:54:09 -0000

A philosophy is tested.

60 Second Saga 031 - A staple in ballet repertoire.

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:48:31 -0000

Well-known piano pieces, orchestrated and danced to.

60 Second Saga 030 - A 19th century opera.

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:00:42 -0000

Familiar plot, happy ending and a crowd-pleasing overture.

60 Second Saga 029 - Daylight hours decrease.

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:06:14 -0000

The season of change.

60 Second Saga 028 - A symphony known for its famous chord.

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:17:06 -0000

A movement with lasting impact.

60 Second Saga 027 - A famous duet from an opera.

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:58:40 -0000

Nature is therapeutic.

60 Second Saga 026 - A well-known minuet.

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:01:04 -0000

Composer identified!

60 Second Saga 025 - An overture from an opera.

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:44:01 -0000

Last minute - is key!

60 Second Saga 024 - Love on the moon turned operetta.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:23:52 -0000

A prince, a princess, moon dwellers and the crater of a volcano.

60 Second Saga 023 - A staple in the repertoire of American military bands.

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:26:27 -0000

Often played on Independence Day.

60 Second Saga 022 - Daylight hours at their max.

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:47:36 -0000

The hottest of the four seasons - a la carte.

60 Second Saga 021 - An overture from an opera with a happy ending.

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 20:50:17 -0000

A pirate, a wedding and a statue scorned.

60 Second Saga 020 - One of the many tunes from a Russian opera.

Thu, 23 May 2019 23:14:07 -0000

A popular tune that flies by.

60 Second Saga 019 - A march from an orchestral suite.

Thu, 09 May 2019 20:26:44 -0000

An outlaw who captured bad guys.

60 Second Saga 018 - A famous river turned waltz.

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:30:06 -0000

This tribute originally had lyrics.

60 Second Saga 017 - A legend turned ballet.

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:37:02 -0000

A famous character tries to revive the age of chivalry.

60 Second Saga 016 - Daylight hours increased.

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:20:46 -0000

The season of new beginnings.

60 Second Saga 015 - A tribute in the form of a symphonic poem.

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:45:25 -0000

Irish ghosts return home.

60 Second Saga 014 - A Russian legend turned ballet.

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:55:14 -0000

A beautiful spirit bird helps a prince.

60 Second Saga 013 - A beautiful aria from an opera.

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:36:04 -0000

A mermaid longs to become human.

60 Second Saga 012 - A symbol of winter turned ballet.

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:32:29 -0000

Childhood creativity - seeing is believing.

60 Second Saga 011 - A famous serenade.

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:57:11 -0000

Centuries old evening entertainment by one of the most gifted musicians in history.

60 Second Saga 010 - A theme with 18 variations.

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:28:51 -0000

Immensely popular and mesmerizing.

60 Second Saga 009 - Daylight hours limited.

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:50:11 -0000

The beginning of the coldest season of the year.

60 Second Saga 008 - Piano music turned ballet.

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:30:06 -0000

The life of toys inside a toybox.

60 Second Saga 007 - An orchestral suite based on legend and truth.

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:10:06 -0000

He planted trees and preached good news from heaven.

60 Second Saga 006 - An overture based on a well-known short story.

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:39:59 -0000

A very long nap and its consequences.

60 Second Saga 005 - A symphonic tone poem describes a practical joker.

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:11:41 -0000

A German peasant's misadventures.

60 Second Saga 004 - An orchestral suite commemorates a famous voyage.

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:10:10 -0000

The first Englishman to complete and return home from a voyage around the world.

60 Second Saga 003 - A well-known chorus from an opera.

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:58:42 -0000

Spanish gypsies sing the praises of hard work and more.

60 Second Saga 002 - Incidental music to a light-hearted play.

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:38:58 -0000

A fantasy world in an enchanted woodland.

60 Second Saga 001 - A popular overture from an opera

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:19:31 -0000

Perfect aim encourages a fight for freedom.