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Classical Breakdown

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Classical Breakdown
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  • Classical Breakdown

    Bonus! John and James discuss Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and gigs

    21.04.2026 | 27 Min.
    John Banther and James Jacobs discuss Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and performing it at gigs, which for James reaches into the hundreds at weddings! Plus, we enjoy a full performance with the Berlin Philharmonic.
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    Also Sprach Zarathustra: Where Music and Philosophy Reach New Heights

    14.04.2026 | 53 Min.
    You know the opening of this work through its countless use in movies, commercials, and even popular music. But do you know the underlying philosophy that inspired Strauss? John Banther and Evan Keely show you how themes transform from beginning to end in an effort to reach the Übermensch!
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    Bonus! 2 Opera preludes by Richard Wagner

    07.04.2026 | 24 Min.
    Let's enjoy two iconic Wagner preludes in two larger-than-life recordings featuring the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and conductor Bernard Haitink!
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    Richard Wagner: The flawed man who changed opera

    31.03.2026 | 1 Std. 18 Min.
    This composer's life was tumultuous and sometimes straight out of a soap opera. John Banther and Evan Keely explore what led him to opera, his initial success and failures, his bigoted "Judaism in Music" essay, and how his Ring Cycle changed everything.
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    Bonus! 3 Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tampered Clavier Book 1 by Sam Post

    24.03.2026 | 14 Min.
    Listen to Ralitza Patcheva and Sam Post in their latest recording, featuring a rhythmic reimaging of JS Bach. If you missed last week's episode, listen afterwards to learn all about this project from beginning to end. Music provided by (c) Acis Productions LLC. All rights reserved

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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.
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