Classical Breakdown

130 Episodes

1. Haydn's masterpiece for 4 soloists and orchestra, the Sinfonia Concertante

   Published: 4/16/2024
2. The Evolution of the Piano: A Thousand Year Journey!

   Published: 4/2/2024
3. Joan Tower's Concerto for Orchestra, an adventure in color, illusion, and rhythm!

   Published: 3/19/2024
4. The secret life of a classical recording engineer: Meet WETA's Charles Lawson

   Published: 3/5/2024
5. The life and music of Antonin Dvořák; from humble beginnings to stardom!

   Published: 2/20/2024
6. 6 recommended works by living Black composers!

   Published: 2/6/2024
7. Korngold's Violin Concerto, from the Golden Age of Hollywood!

   Published: 1/23/2024
8. Episode 100, let's celebrate!

   Published: 1/9/2024
9. Jean Sibelius, how a composer became the voice of a nation!

   Published: 12/26/2023
10. Augusta Holmès' Andromède; an epic Greek myth inspired symphonic poem!

    Published: 12/12/2023
11. Opera 101, everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask!

    Published: 11/28/2023
12. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture: 3 themes and Shakespearean connections!

    Published: 11/14/2023
13. The inspiring life and music of Germaine Tailleferre: plus 5 recommended works!

    Published: 10/31/2023
14. The Nocturne, a journey from the 19th century to Daft Punk!

    Published: 10/17/2023
15. Respighi's The Pines of Rome: a picturesque tour of Rome!

    Published: 10/3/2023
16. The short yet musically prolific life of Franz Schubert

    Published: 9/19/2023
17. Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2: a musical comeback story!

    Published: 9/5/2023
18. Summer Listening Guide: 4 albums to expand your musical horizons!

    Published: 6/27/2023
19. Theme and Variations: 4 types and what to listen for!

    Published: 6/13/2023
20. The Illustrious Life and Music of Haydn: From hardship to stardom

    Published: 5/30/2023