Classical Breakdown

Hosted by John Banther and Evan Keely · WETA Classical

4.8from 479 ratings

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64Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

140
Episodes: 31
Transcribed: 479
Ratings: Daily
Cadence: 2019
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About Classical Breakdown

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.

Publisher: WETA Classical
Category: music
Language: en
Explicit: Yes
First episode: 10 Sept 2019
Latest episode: 21 Oct 2025

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31 of 140 episodes have a transcript.

21 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Bonus episode! 3 select performances of guitarist Xuefei Yang
Host William Robin interviews guitarist Xuefei Yang, exploring three captivating performances of classical guitar pieces.
14 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Xuefei Yang performs Erik Satie and shares insight into her new album!
Guitarist Xuefei Yang discusses her new album "Chapeu Satie," her transcription process, and performs a piece in this interview.
30 Sept 2025
Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica", Rejecting Napoleon and Charting a New Path!
Host John Banther and guest Evan Keely explore Beethoven's groundbreaking Symphony No. 3 "Eroica," revealing its revolutionary impact on 19th-century music and its famous dedication.

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Apple Podcasts (US): 4.7 / 5; 250 ratings
Spotify: 4.9 / 5; 229 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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Quality: 89
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 99

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Who hosts Classical Breakdown?

John Banther and Evan Keely host the show. Published by WETA Classical.

How often do new episodes come out?

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Does Classical Breakdown take guests?

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