Is an Overture defined by the kind of music it contains or simply where it appears in a concert? The answer can change throughout history, and with musical examples, John and Nicole get into the details of this "bite-size music."Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is an Overture defined by the kind of music it contains or simply where it appears in a concert? The answer can change throughout history, and with musical examples, John and Nicole get into the details of this "bite-size music."<a href="https://weta.org/donatefm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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What is an Overture?

From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest composers, explore the life and music of Tchaikovsky.<a href="https://weta.org/donatefm" rel="payment">Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The life of Tchaikovsky

Discover the musical details and backstory of a work that's captivated listeners for over a century. John Banther and Linda Carducci discuss its origins and use their imagination to fill in the musical gaps.<a href="https://weta.org/donatefm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What is an Overture?

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