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Classical Breakdown
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Innhold levert av Classical Breakdown and WETA Classical. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Classical Breakdown and WETA Classical eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
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.
126 episoder
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Innhold levert av Classical Breakdown and WETA Classical. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Classical Breakdown and WETA Classical eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
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.
126 episoder
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1 Olly Wilson, an American composer that will change how you hear music! 41:15
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This American composer was a pioneer in electronic music, commissioned works with major orchestras, and did groundbreaking work in musicology connecting music traditions from West Africa to the United States. John Banther and Evan Keely explore 3 of his works and look at his work in musicology that will change how you hear music! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Carlos Simon's Songs of Separation: An American song cycle set to poetry of Rumi 47:06
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Explore the different emotional aspects of loss, grief, and separation in this orchestral song cycle by Kenedy Center composer-in-residence Carlos Simon. John Banther and Evan Keely explore the text by Rumi, how Simon pairs this directly in the music, and moments to listen for! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Lincoln Portrait: Aaron Copland's defense of Democracy 44:38
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Music was used in World War 2 like never before, from propaganda to national pride. John Banther and Evan Keely explore Copland's musical effort to rally a defense for democracy using Abraham Lincoln's timeless words and examine why it was banned from a Presidential inauguration. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Chris Gekker tells us everything about the trumpet! 1:01:40
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We take a glimpse into the massive world and history of the trumpet! From its use in military battles and physical dangers to beautifully soft moments on the stage, world-renowned trumpeter and teacher Chris Gekker joins John Banther for a wide-ranging discussion on the trumpet, and he plays examples for us too! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Your Guide to JS Bach's Cello Suites! 1:32:43
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WETA resident cello player James Jacobs joins John Banther for a deep dive into the 6 iconic cello suites by JS Bach. With cello in hand, James demonstrates different aspects of the suites and shows us what to listen for, plus we enjoy a full recording performance of one of the suites at the end! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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One of the most iconic American composers was at one point even considered by some to be "un-American." John Banther and Evan Keely explore Copland's life, works you probably don't know, what influenced him, how he created an "American" sound, and why he was questioned at length in a senate subcommittee hearing in 1953. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Dora Pejačević's Symphony in F# minor; Croatia's very first symphony! 45:05
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We get a rare opportunity to look at a country's first symphony, and it wasn't written until 1917! John and Evan explore Pejačević's symphony and show you what to listen for, what sets her symphony apart from others of the time, and how WWI directly affected her and this very work. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The Life and Music of Gioachino Rossini: An overnight success, foodie, and opera sensation 46:06
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Few composers were an overnight sensation like Gioachino Rossini! We have 3 musical characteristics of his to show you as we explore his life, travels, his love of food, and why he might have quit at the height of his fame at age 37. Plus, stay with us to the end for the Rossini cocktail! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Beethoven’s iconic Violin Concerto: what to listen for and why it was an initial flop! 42:41
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Why was the premiere a failure, and how did it get back into the repertoire? John Banther and Evan Keely uncover unique characteristics in this concerto, what to listen for, and its beguiling opening! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The horn: Everything you need to know from Mozart, Mahler, to the movie screen! 1:01:58
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One of the oldest instruments and one of the most beloved has to be the horn! Chandra Cervantes, one of the most in-demand horn players in the DC area, tells all about its development and use in music, plus, she plays for us some iconic music on the horn. You can find videos and recordings of her playing on the show notes page at classicalbreakdown.org. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 The lives and music of Silvestre Revueltas and Gabriela Lena Frank 37:17
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We explore two influential composers in this episode that you need to know; Silvestre Revueltas and Gabriela Lena Frank. John Banther and Evan Keely highlight works from both composers, aspects of their lives, and what to listen for in their music! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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From government intrigue, untimely death, or even distraction, there are many reasons why a composer might leave a work unfinished. John Banther and Linda Carducci dive into 5 unfinished works, how they are performed today, look at the surrounding circumstances, and discuss what we could have done to get these works completed in the first place! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 "Romantic"; a monumental masterpiece! 2:07:42
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We hear a full performance of this iconic symphony at the end of the episode. John and Evan break down everything you need to know, the "Bruckner problem," and show you what to listen for! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 Recommended listening; 4 new albums to listen to this summer! 22:38
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Can you believe it that summer is already here? This is the final episode of Season 5 and I have 4 recently released albums you need to listen to wherever the summer takes you! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 What is a cello? Star cellist Amit Peled tells all! 1:01:19
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Who doesn't love the cello? But, where and when was it invented, and how did it evolve over the centuries? Amit Peled, cello soloist and professor at Peabody, tells us everything and performs music by Bach and Bloch! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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