Medieval Music in 60 Minutes

When we hear Medieval music performed live, it speaks to us in a
different way than almost any other music. It seems to have just
appeared, as is, from the earth itself. Medieval music was
originally passed down by oral tradition but soon a desire for
standardization led to musical notation, rhythmic notation, and
the seeds of so much music to come. Medieval music might be the
most mysterious of all the eras of classical music, so let's dive
right in, with Medieval Music in (almost) 60 minutes.