Classical Breakdown
A podcast by WETA Classical - Tuesdays
137 Episodes
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WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style
Published: 11/15/2022 -
The Saxophone, everything you need to know about this unique genre-hopping instrument!
Published: 11/1/2022 -
Mozart y Mambo! Horn superstar Sarah Willis shows off her newest album
Published: 10/18/2022 -
By Listener Request: 3 deep dives into works by Pachelbel, Liszt, and Vaughan Williams
Published: 10/4/2022 -
Claude Debussy: 4 points to hear his music in a new way!
Published: 9/20/2022 -
Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: A Baltimore connection and hidden themes!
Published: 9/6/2022 -
Summer Listening Guide: 4 albums to expand your musical horizons!
Published: 6/28/2022 -
Grieg’s Piano Concerto: The Heart of Norway
Published: 6/14/2022 -
An Unsung Heroine: The Life and Music of Fanny Mendelssohn
Published: 5/31/2022 -
Under Pressure: What is an Oboe with Nick Stovall, NSO's Principal Oboe
Published: 5/17/2022 -
Ravel's Bolero with Joshua Weilerstein: A conductor's insight
Published: 5/3/2022 -
Piano Transformed: The Life and Music of Frederic Chopin
Published: 4/19/2022 -
All about that bass! With NSO Principal Bass Robert Oppelt
Published: 4/5/2022 -
Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3: A hidden gem!
Published: 3/22/2022 -
Clara Schumann: A story of stardom, passion, and courage
Published: 3/8/2022 -
Florence Price Symphony No. 1: An American Symphony
Published: 2/22/2022 -
George Walker: He wants you to play his music
Published: 2/8/2022 -
Dvorak's Cello Concerto, 5 things to listen for!
Published: 1/25/2022 -
How an orchestra creates a year of concerts, with NSO's Nigel Boon
Published: 1/11/2022 -
The life and music of Robert Schumann
Published: 12/28/2021
John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.