Classical Breakdown

137 Episodes

1. The Nocturne, a journey from the 19th century to Daft Punk!

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

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

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

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

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

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

   Published: 5/30/2023
8. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor": Breaking expectations!

   Published: 5/16/2023
9. In conversation with Maestro Gianandrea Noseda: His journey, perspectives on music, conducting, and more!

   Published: 5/2/2023
10. Mahler's Symphony No. 1: A rewarding symphonic journey!

    Published: 4/18/2023
11. Fantasia: Music from the realm of imagination!

    Published: 4/4/2023
12. The life and music of Cecile Chaminade: Genius has no gender

    Published: 3/21/2023
13. Women in Music: 6 works by 6 composers you should know

    Published: 3/7/2023
14. Ravel's Piano Concerto for Left Hand: A masterpiece of musical illusions and creativity!

    Published: 2/21/2023
15. Joseph Bologne, the most interesting 18th century composer?

    Published: 2/7/2023
16. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique": A symphony of unanswerable questions

    Published: 1/24/2023
17. Antonio Vivaldi's life, music, and the women who shaped his career

    Published: 1/10/2023
18. Brahms' Haydn Variations: Don't judge a theme by its composer!

    Published: 12/27/2022
19. A holiday gem: Margaret Bonds' The Ballad of the Brown King

    Published: 12/13/2022
20. George Frideric Handel: life of fame, musical style, and 3 things you didn't know before!

    Published: 11/29/2022