The Life of Sergei Rachmaninoff
Linda and John uncover details about Rachmaninoff's life, like early influences that stayed with him his entire career, his comeback story after a dis...
Classical Breakdown
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John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by Classical WETA in Washington, D.C.
What is a Clarinet?
It's a popular instrument, but how much do you really know about the clarinet? Principal Clarinet of the National Symphony Orchestra, Lin Ma, joins Jo...
Tchaikovsky's triumphant Symphony No. 5
This symphony is one of the most popular and triumphant in the repertoire, and for good reason! It takes us on a journey using a simple melody that ap...
The Life of Leonard Bernstein
How much do you really know about one of America's most treasured artists? There is a lot to explore in his early life in Massachusetts, his meteoric ...
Season 3 starts September 7!
It's been a nice summer break, but we are excited to be back with your favorite classical music podcast! We kick things off on September 7 as Matthew ...
New classical albums to listen to this summer!
We wrap up Season 2 of Classical Breakdown with some recommended recordings for you to explore this summer. These recently released albums feature a d...
What is a Viola? Daniel Foster, Principal Viola of the NSO tells us everything!
The viola is somewhat of an enigma and from a distance can be hard to tell apart from the violin. Daniel Foster explains how composers used the viola ...
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique. A story of obsession, betrayal, and execution.
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The Life of Johannes Brahms
He's considered one of the greatest composers of the 19th century. But can you hum a tune by Brahms? We dive into the life and music of Brahms to bett...
What is a Concerto?
Where did the concerto come from and how did it evolve? We explore its origins, development through Haydn and Mozart, some of the most challenging con...