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Also Sprach Zarathustra: Where Music and Philosophy Reach New Heights

April 14, 2026 12:00 am

You know the opening of this work through its countless use in movies, commercials, and even popular music. But do you know the underlying philosophy that inspired Strauss? John Banther and Evan Keely show you how themes transform from beginning to end in an effort to reach the Übermensch!

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This month's program features Britten's Cello Symphony featuring NSO Principal Cellist David Hardy, and Bruckner's Symphony No. 6 led by Gianandrea Noseda.

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For listeners seeking a deeper classical experience, our new station WETA Virtuoso explores the full breadth of the classical repertoire. 

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