Classical Breakdown

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 WETA Classical in Washington, D.C.

Recent Episodes

  • Beethoven’s iconic Violin Concerto: what to listen for and why it was an initial flop!

    3 weeks ago
  • The horn: Everything you need to know from Mozart, Mahler, to the movie screen!

    1 month ago
  • The lives and music of Silvestre Revueltas and Gabriela Lena Frank

    2 months ago
  • The Great Unfinished Works

    2 months ago
  • Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 "Romantic"; a monumental masterpiece!

    2 months ago
  • Recommended listening; 4 new albums to listen to this summer!

    5 months ago
  • What is a cello? Star cellist Amit Peled tells all!

    5 months ago
  • Elgar's Enigma Variations, a portrait of friends, life, and love!

    6 months ago
  • Robert Schumann's Carnaval: A solo piano brings a masked ball to life!

    6 months ago
  • The Life of Nadia Boulanger: A Lasting Impact from Bernstein to Sesame Street

    7 months ago