Classical Breakdown
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.
Najnovija epizoda
Maurice Ravel at 150: celebrating his life, music, and influence! (2025.09.02)
Starije epizode
- Recommended listening; 4 new albums to listen to this summer! 2025.06.24
- Mahler's Symphony No. 5, a story of uncertainty and triumph 2025.06.10
- Felix Mendelssohn: A prodigy, inventor, and visionary! 2025.05.27
- Verdi's Rigoletto: Unforgettable tunes, tragedy, and a new concept in opera 2025.05.13
- John Williams: a defining American composer that goes beyond the silver screen 2025.04.29
- Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5: a symphony of bravery, intrigue, and survival 2025.04.15
- An update on Florence Price! 2025.04.10
- The most difficult music for piano: Gaspard de la Nuit by Maurice Ravel 2025.04.01
- The Future is Female: Exploring Clarice Assad and the Boulanger Initiative with Laura Colgate 2025.03.18
- Ethel Smyth's Mass in D: A 19th century mass by an extraordinary woman! 2025.03.04
- Olly Wilson, an American composer that will change how you hear music! 2025.02.18
- Carlos Simon's Songs of Separation: An American song cycle set to poetry of Rumi 2025.02.04
- Lincoln Portrait: Aaron Copland's defense of Democracy 2025.01.21
- Chris Gekker tells us everything about the trumpet! 2025.01.07
- Your Guide to JS Bach's Cello Suites! 2024.12.24
- Aaron Copland: The Sound of America 2024.12.10
- Dora Pejačević's Symphony in F# minor; Croatia's very first symphony! 2024.11.26
- The Life and Music of Gioachino Rossini: An overnight success, foodie, and opera sensation 2024.11.12
- Beethoven’s iconic Violin Concerto: what to listen for and why it was an initial flop! 2024.10.29
- The horn: Everything you need to know from Mozart, Mahler, to the movie screen! 2024.10.15
