Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture: 3 themes and Shakespearean connections!

It's one of the more familiar works in the repertoire, but how well do you know the 3 major themes and Shakespearean connections? John Banther and Shakespeare enthusiast James Jacobs show you what to listen for, how much Tchaikovsky loved Shakespeare, theatrical elements in the music, and more! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.