Here is what to listen for, know, and appreciate when it comes to West Side Story before you watch the 2021 movie remake!

Here is what to listen for, know, and appreciate when it comes to West Side Story before you watch the 2021 movie remake!

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.

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Bernstein's West Side Story

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!

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!

Summer Listening Guide: 4 albums to expand your musical horizons!

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Enjoy a full recording of this concerto after Linda and John discuss its origin, Norwegian influences, and what to listen for.

Enjoy a full recording of this concerto after Linda and John discuss its origin, Norwegian influences, and what to listen for.

Grieg’s Piano Concerto: The Heart of Norway

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

Bernstein's West Side Story

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