Classical Breakdown

He's one of history's most famous composers, but how much do you really know about Handel? Join us to learn about his life, music, and desire for fame; plus 3 things about him you didn't know before!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This symphony takes its inspiration from the blues in the 1920s, which were much different than the blues we typically hear today. Join us to learn how Still uniquely brought different styles of music together, new instruments in the orchestra, and his motivation.  Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctors at one time prescribed playing the saxophone for certain ailments?! Learn all about the saxophone's invention, development, and all the genres it's hopped to along the way.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Coming to you from our email inbox, here's an episode of music requested by you the listener! These three works are iconic, but leave your preconceived notions at the door and prepare to hear them in a new way. Plus, we also do a little Q&A at the end of the show. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was he an impressionist, symbolist, or something else? John Banther and Evan Keely dive into the life and music of Debussy while giving you 4 points to hear his music in a whole new way.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 kicks off with one of the most beloved works in the orchestral repertoire. John Banther and Bill Bukowski talk about the theme's origins, melodies hidden in plain sight, moments to listen for, and what Rachmaninoff did to calm his nerves the night of the premiere!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half the fun of music is finding something new, so why not use the summer to discover new classical favorites while you hit the road, the mountains, the beach, or wherever!Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy a full recording of this concerto after Linda and John discuss its origin, Norwegian influences, and what to listen for.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was a composer whose music was wrongfully neglected and was sometimes attributed and published under her brother's name. Join Evan Keely and John Banther as they discuss the unique challenges she faced, her letters, late success in publishing, and more. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.