Classical Breakdown

The fascinating and entertaining stories behind classical music

Author: WETA Classical

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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Maurice Ravel at 150: celebrating his life, music, and influence!
Episode 135
Monday, 1 September, 2025

This composer had way more impact on the 20th century than you realize! Join us as we celebrate his life at 150 and look at how he achieved this unique sound, why he was kicked out of school twice, and enjoy a performance of his string quartet. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.