Classical Breakdown

WETA Classical

Topics: Music Commentary

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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.

Latest episodeYour Guide to Mozart's Requiem with Steven FoxOctober 27, 2026 · 88 min

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Latest episodes

1. Your Guide to Mozart's Requiem with Steven FoxOctober 27, 2026 · 88 min
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3. William Schuman: The composer that shaped Juilliard, the Lincoln Center, and American musicSeptember 29, 2026 · 54 min
4. What is a Harp with Nadia Pessoa: Ancient origins to modern innovations!September 15, 2026 · 38 min
5. Bonus! A performance of Handel's Water MusicSeptember 8, 2026 · 49 min
6. Handel's Water Music; a Kings bid to lift his reputation and one smelly riverSeptember 1, 2026 · 48 min
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8. Tosca! Puccini's tragic opera on love, lust, and brutalityJune 9, 2026 · 75 min
9. The Montgomery Variations: A Piece of American History by Margaret BondsMay 26, 2026 · 61 min
10. Haydn's Trumpet Concerto: Revolutionary in ways you didn't know!May 12, 2026 · 51 min

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