30 GEN 2024 · A lively discussion exploring the enduring popularity of classical music's greatest hits across 300 years. Highlighting Pachelbel's Canon, Mozart's "Rondo alla Turca," Beethoven's "Für Elise," Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, and Vivaldi's Four Seasons, the essay analyzes the compositional innovation and infectious melodies that have allowed these iconic works to transcend time and seep into pop culture. With welcoming narration and energetic descriptions, the piece underscores why classical continues to influence music from rock to film scores as well as why these masterpieces deserve recognition alongside chart-toppers of any generation.