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No matter how many times you've heard this work, there is much to discover! John Banther and Evan Keely examine letters from his final year, musical examples, and fascinating compositional techniques in search of answers to this enigmatic symphony. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

We're on the high seas on board the ill omened Demeter. There are some funny boxes below decks with some rather innocent contents (according to Turkish Customs) and lots of disappearances at night. The crew is made up of Russians and Roumanians. The Captain has lashed himself to Tenille and there's something a bit rum about the rum. Recorded with t…

Did a volcano erupt when he was born, what illness plagued his priesthood, and why did he write so many concertos? Join us to learn all about Vivaldi's life and appreciate the composer from a new angle. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Well, Happy New Year 2023! Apparently and this is according to the stats, (so we're all fully on board with their likely veracity, aren't we?), I am now followed by a dozen regular listeners. Fair dinkum. I didn't get into this podcast game for popularity: I was only ever motivated by narcissism. However, we push on because of reasons. I don't like…

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This work for choir and orchestra might become your new holiday favorite! Bonds' takes us on an evocative musical journey with more in the story than meets the eye. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

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/donatefm See 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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/li…

We cover the story of Zirene, from his serious health conditions to leaving Riot Games finding his happiness after dropping from the spotlightDi Sno & Zirene

Sno explains why he's quitting the podcast and hardcore WoW (and also some catch up on Blizzard drama).Di Sno & Zirene

Are Blizzard's latest announced wotlk changes good or bad? And we brought in Josh Corbett from Countdown to Classic to discuss his thoughts on dev behaviour, TBC on a whole and his thoughts going forward into WoTLK.Di Sno & Zirene

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

We rank Blizzard's best top 5 changes in classic WoW up till now + discuss the upcoming fresh WoTLK servers being launched.Di Sno & Zirene

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

Perhaps Mina is the one who is the stranger at the Westenras and is waiting for news from Jonathan Harker? Her chum Lucy is sleep-walking again which is probably not the best problem to have at this time. She bumps into the tedious old bloke up at the Abbey once again and chats about this and that, especially the morbid humour of said bloke. He apo…

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/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

Back again with a bit more about Renfield. It's approaching tea time here at Wagland Towers so my mind is elsewhere. Can you tell? Renfield too has got his mind on his unconventional dinner. That big juicy bluebottle especially. A bit more of Dracula. But to what end. There was an ancient series of books at school, primary school, called Reading to…

We compare week 1 and 2 class performance in Sunwell and break down the recent interview of Brian Birmingham, Classic WoW current lead developer.Di Sno & Zirene

It's Mina's journal and she's on holiday in Whitby with the Westenras enjoying the view from up the Abbey, with a saveloy and a bag of scraps. She's chatting to a centenarian about the gravestones and foreshadowing some gothic terrors ahead. Hope you enjoy. It's like picking up with an old friend and trying to recapture something that's lost. I'm s…

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Blizzard gave only 1 week notice for P5, let's talk about it. Also world record speed leveller Tactics joins us to tell us about levelling and his new gold guide.Di Sno & Zirene

It seems simple on the surface, but there is a lot to discover in Ravel's most famous work (much to his dismay!). Joshua Weilerstein, one of today's in-demand conductors, joins John Banther to offer his perspective on the music and all the details that need to be addressed to pull it off in performance. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org…

Breaking down the WoTLK announcement details, P5 PTR and we talk about hunters being the most untrustworthy class in WoW.Di Sno & Zirene

He was a different kind of composer than Mozart and Beethoven, and he transformed how we hear the piano. John Banther and Bill Bukowski talk about Chopin's early life, relationships, new styles of music he wrote, what set him apart, and more! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Bass is one of the largest and lowest instruments in the orchestra. Learn how it evolved and was used over the centuries, how it can play solos just like any other instrument, and more! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

We go over what we think are the 5 biggest mistakes Blizzard made in classic WoW up until now.Di Sno & Zirene

Her final symphony is one that deserves your attention and is now performed more often. John Banther and James Jacobs discuss the challenges she faced with sexism and the French attitude towards symphonies at the time, what to listen for, influences, and her unique orchestration. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio…

C9 Chanimal sits down to discuss the issues with WoW pvp, what he'd like to see changed and what makes top pvpers better than you (and me).Di Sno & Zirene

WoTLK was leaked and ZA is on PTR! We also talk about the recent log editing and cheating drama and what might happen next.Di Sno & Zirene

She was a composer, prodigy, and was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 19th century. Linda and John discuss various aspects of her compositions, education, and complicated career. Also, we share a heroic story of Clara you likely haven't heard before! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

Zirene and Tetsu both guild quit this week - we talk about why top guilds fail/have friction and also Zirene's insane week 3 warglaives set.Di Sno & Zirene

It was the first symphony of an African-American woman to be performed by a major US orchestra. John Banther and Nicole Lacroix talk about how she found time to write, a hidden motif to listen for, Americana aspects of the symphony, and more. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Covering the P3 launch events, the high amount of glaives so far and the big PvP changes that went live.Di Sno & Zirene

DC native composer, George Walker, was one of the great American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. His close friend and colleague, Dr. Mickey Terry, joins John Banther to discuss his life, challenges, and three works you need to listen to. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

There is always something new to discover, no matter how many times you've heard a piece. Our resident cello player, James Jacobs, joins John Banther to give you 5 things to listen for in this masterpiece that you've either missed or could experience differently. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for…

We talk how the $68 billion dollars buyout might affect WoW and go into a deeper talk on Why WoW content performs so poorly on YouTube.Di Sno & Zirene

Going over what's good vs. bad in the P3 announcement, dates, changes and the pvp end of season shenanigansDi Sno & Zirene

Have you ever wondered how an orchestra puts a full season of concerts together? Nigel Boon, Director of Artistic Planning shows how he juggles multiple seasons of concerts involving many conductors, soloists, commissions, programs, and more! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

His music helped define the sound and direction of the Romantic period of the 19th century across different forms; like music for piano, song, chamber music, and symphonies. John Banther and Linda Carducci talk about characteristics to listen for in his music, why he became a composer, and how literature played a part in his works. Support Classica…

We look over the p2 raid nerfs and discuss community council and why the current council is a mess.Di Sno & Zirene

It's a holiday classic that is becoming more popular, especially in the Washington area. Bill Bukowski joins John Banther to explain everything we need to know in this masterpiece. From how it was originally performed, expected audience participation, and how Bach reused old music. Plus, we have some listener mail and a special Classical Breakdown …

We cover some points from Blizzard's classic dev interview and talk about the big PvP arena issue in TBC right now.Di Sno & Zirene

Here is what to listen for, know, and appreciate when it comes to West Side Story before you watch the 2021 movie remake! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di WETA Classical

Blizzard messed up, then took their mistake back. Here's what they should have done instead (and we also talk about Riot's Arcane and the potential mmorpg implications)Di Sno & Zirene

Known as the Dean of Afro-American Composers, William Grant Still wrote a variety of music, from symphony, opera, ballet, to popular song, and more. Gayle Murchinson, Associate Professor of Music at William and Mary, joins John Banther to discuss Still's life and explore his music across three aesthetics that she describes as Ultramodern, Racial, a…