Classical Break

Classical Break


Latest Episodes

Holst’s The Planets, Part III
September 22, 2017

The mysterious and awe-inspiring finale to a piece about the mysterious and awe-inspiring heavens.

Holst’s The Planets, Part II
September 22, 2017

A famous composer who would've rather been a complete failure (but we're glad he wasn't!).

Holst’s The Planets, Part I
September 20, 2017

Holst uses the planets as a springboard for his own musical trips into outer space.

Gerson’s Overture in D Major
September 19, 2017

Being an amateur doesn't have to be a bad thing, as Gerson proves here.

Vivaldi’s 12th Trio Sonata
September 18, 2017

A young composer tries to break through with his own twist on familiar themes.

Ravel’s 2nd Violin Sonata
September 15, 2017

A bit of the blues from a composer who wasn't afraid to mix things up.

Chopin’s Barcarolle
September 14, 2017

An eventful trip down a Venetian canal with a master of the piano.

Veracini’s 6th Overture
September 13, 2017

A great musician with a not-so-great personality.

Beethoven’s 1st Piano Sonata, Part II
September 12, 2017

Beethoven and Haydn, two giants who respected each other but didn't always get along.

Beethoven’s 1st Piano Sonata, Part I
September 11, 2017

The first of many groundbreaking sonatas for a rapidly changing instrument.