Classical Breakdown
A podcast by WETA Classical - Tuesdays
137 Episodes
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It's fun and it's virtuosic! Exploring Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21
Published: 26/01/2021 -
What does a Concertmaster really do? Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef of the NSO explains.
Published: 12/01/2021 -
The life of Strauss Jr. aka "The Waltz King"
Published: 29/12/2020 -
The Nutcracker, how it became a holiday classic, and what to listen for
Published: 15/12/2020 -
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Published: 01/12/2020 -
What is a string quartet?
Published: 17/11/2020 -
Beethoven's triumphant Symphony No. 5
Published: 03/11/2020 -
The life of Tchaikovsky
Published: 20/10/2020 -
What is an Overture?
Published: 06/10/2020 -
Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting Scheherazade
Published: 22/09/2020 -
The life of Beethoven
Published: 08/09/2020 -
Season 2 returns September 8!
Published: 01/09/2020 -
Recommended summer listening
Published: 30/06/2020 -
Lawrence Brownlee on equality in classical music
Published: 16/06/2020 -
Haydn's lost cello concerto and its rediscovery
Published: 02/06/2020 -
NSO Principal Flute Aaron Goldman talks flute and shares his journey in music
Published: 19/05/2020 -
Debussy's La Mer - Part 3
Published: 05/05/2020 -
Debussy's La Mer - Part 2
Published: 21/04/2020 -
Debussy's La Mer - Part 1
Published: 07/04/2020 -
Artist Relief Tree, supporting artists affected by cancellations due to COVID-19
Published: 24/03/2020
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.
