The Nutcracker, how it became a holiday classic, and what to listen for
15 Dec 2020
44m
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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.
Episodes
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
01 Dec 2020
52m
What is a string quartet?
17 Nov 2020
1h 2m
Beethoven's triumphant Symphony No. 5
03 Nov 2020
46m
The life of Tchaikovsky
20 Oct 2020
44m
What is an Overture?
06 Oct 2020
40m
Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting Scheherazade
22 Sep 2020
45m
The life of Beethoven
08 Sep 2020
1h 8m
Recommended summer listening
30 Jun 2020
10m
Lawrence Brownlee on equality in classical music
16 Jun 2020
24m
Haydn's lost cello concerto and its rediscovery
02 Jun 2020
1h 4m
NSO Principal Flute Aaron Goldman talks flute and shares his journey in music
19 May 2020
51m
Debussy's La Mer - Part 3
05 May 2020
17m
Debussy's La Mer - Part 2
21 Apr 2020
12m
Debussy's La Mer - Part 1
07 Apr 2020
20m
Artist Relief Tree, supporting artists affected by cancellations due to COVID-19
24 Mar 2020
12m
The Life and Music of Amy Beach, an American pioneer
10 Mar 2020
26m
Haydn's final London Symphony
25 Feb 2020
51m
What is a Symphony? Part 2
11 Feb 2020
50m
The life of Mozart
28 Jan 2020
1h 2m
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