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!

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!

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.

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.

The fascinating and entertaining stories behind classical music

Classical Breakdown

Recommended listening; 4 new albums to listen to this summer!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e23a54f7-c561-4492-8a44-ac4c0137c99d/clips/cc387270-93d4-4473-82bf-b196013cb40c/transcript

It's the final episode of Season 6, and per tradition, it's an episode with recommended summer listening. Thank you very much for listening, rating, and sharing the podcast as it continues to grow year after year with your help! In this episode, there 4 albums to explore, taking us on a journey to ancient cities, flirtatious oboe playing, an emotional rollercoaster, and more!

It's the final episode of Season 6, and per tradition, it's an episode with recommended summer listening. Thank you very much for listening, rating, and sharing the podcast as it continues to grow year after year with your help! In this episode, there 4 albums to explore, taking us on a journey to ancient cities, flirtatious oboe playing, an emotional rollercoaster, and more!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e23a54f7-c561-4492-8a44-ac4c0137c99d/clips/4ee8395b-f8da-4049-a28b-b30101522567/transcript

This work marks a departure from his previous symphonies, which were linked together by vocal music. But what is this? Is this Mahler working through his mortality and uncertainty, or something else? John Banther and Evan Keely show you what to listen for, how Mahler achieves his unique sound, and what it could all mean. 

This work marks a departure from his previous symphonies, which were linked together by vocal music. But what is this? Is this Mahler working through his mortality and uncertainty, or something else? John Banther and Evan Keely show you what to listen for, how Mahler achieves his unique sound, and what it could all mean.&nbsp;

Mahler's Symphony No. 5, a story of uncertainty and triumph

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e23a54f7-c561-4492-8a44-ac4c0137c99d/clips/6f166f0f-c78f-49b0-812f-b2f3014c1f46/transcript

Join us to explore Felix Mendelssohn's life through 4 different aspects of life that separated him from nearly every other composer. John Banther and James Jacobs explore his life, what made him different, and enjoy a full performance of one of his iconic works too!

Join us to explore Felix Mendelssohn's life through 4 different aspects of life that separated him from nearly every other composer. John Banther and James Jacobs explore his life, what made him different, and enjoy a full performance of one of his iconic works too!

Felix Mendelssohn: A prodigy, inventor, and visionary!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e23a54f7-c561-4492-8a44-ac4c0137c99d/clips/eadcc7da-a6fa-4ad8-aac6-b2e40142b1ed/transcript

Recommended listening; 4 new albums to listen to this summer!

In 1 playlist(s)

Classical Breakdown

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips