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Alexander Scriabin: music, philosophy, and the end of the world!
10/11/2026 | 1h 6 mins.Was this a misunderstood composer or just another man with a tower sized ego? John and Evan explore his life and music, controversies, how his music evolved, the philosophy that shaped his music, his sudden end, and give you several recommended works to listen to.Bonus! A performance of Mozart's Requiem
03/11/2026 | 54 mins.We learned all about Mozart's final work last week with Steven Fox, now we get to put our ears to work and enjoy a full performance.Your Guide to Mozart's Requiem with Steven Fox
27/10/2026 | 1h 27 mins.Who better to learn about all the nitty-gritty of Mozart's Requiem than a conductor who's been living it his whole life? Steven Fox, Music Director of the Cathedral Choral Society, came to the studio with the score in hand and answered all of John's burning questions.Snoopy and the Gang come to life in Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Peanuts Gallery!
13/10/2026 | 34 mins.What kind of dance is Snoopy's favorite? What is Schroeder's favorite Beethoven sonata? And will Charlie ever kick the football? John Banther and Evan Keely learn all about that and more in the imaginative piano concerto, Peanuts Gallery, by American Composer Ellen Zwilich.William Schuman: The composer that shaped Juilliard, the Lincoln Center, and American music
29/09/2026 | 53 mins.Why is it that this composer's name is probably not known to you? John Banther and Evan Keely explore some of his extraordinary music and achievements in the arts, including how he shaped art institutions and his very unusual start in composing music.
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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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