Fantasia: Music from the realm of imagination!

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Fantasia: Music from the realm of imagination!

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Apr 4, 2023

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Go on a journey through time with us as we explore a genre of music called the Fantasia! John Banther and Evan Keely discuss how the genre started, evolved, and captured our hearts and imaginations for centuries.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 4, 2023

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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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