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Technically A Conversation Captioning by WGBHIf you've ever watched TV with captions, you've probably seen "Captioning by WGBH" in the credits. Have you ever wondered what that means? We did, and in this episode, you'll learn who WGBH is, what they do, some of the first TV shows to be captioned, and some other fun facts! In case you're wondering why the sound is kind of crappy on this podcast, we recorded it in July of 2021, before we knew what we were doing. We tried fixing the audio as best as we could. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram a...

2022-01-1729 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 The Passion of Rachmaninov with pianist Ya-fei ChuangWe're celebrating Rachmaninov's birthday! Ya-fei Chuang's virtuosity and passion are front and center in this live performance of his Piano Sonata No. 2. Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.36 Ya-fei Chuang, piano Recorded in a live broadcast in WGBH's Studio One on June 21st, 2005. © 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2018-04-1500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Celebration of Maurice Ravel!Ravel once said: “We should always remember that sensitiveness and emotion constitute the real content of a work of art.“ Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska brings his art to life in "Jeux d'Eau". Also, the Moet Trio was the first ensemble to participate in the New England Conservatory's Professional Piano Trio Training Program - and they did a great performance for us of Ravel's Trio. Ravel: Jeux d'Eau Janina Fialkowska, piano Recorded in a live broadcast at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studio on October 6th, 2008. Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor (1914) Moet Trio: Yuri Namkung, violin; Yves Dharamraj, cello; Mich...

2018-03-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 It's Mendelssohn's birthday! Let's celebrate!February is Mendelssohn's birthday month, and it's also the month of Valentine's Day. Felix wrote the Andante and Rondo Capriccioso for a girl he was smitten with, and his 2nd String Quartet is based on a gorgeous love song, "Ist es wahr?" ('Is it true?')! Felix Mendelssohn: Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 Benjamin Grosvenor, piano Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 12 Pacifica String Quartet: Simin Ganatra, violin; Sibbi Bernhardsson, violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Brandon Vamos, cello Recorded at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studio on November 5, 2013, and October 18, 2007 (string quartet). © 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.o...

2018-02-1100 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Happy Birthday Mozart!Mozart's birthday is January 27th, and we're celebrating with a couple of great performances from our studio. Mozart: Violin Sonata in G major, K.301. Haldan Martinson, violin; Sally Pinkas, piano Mozart, arr. Ulf-Guido Schäfer: Selections from “Cosi fan tutte”. Ma’Alot Wind Quintet: Christina Fassbender, flute; Christian Wetzel, oboe; Ulf-Guido Schäfer, clarinet; Volker Tessmann, bassoon; Volker Grewel, horn Recorded at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studioon February 26, 2009 (violin sonata), and at WGBH's, Studio One, February 6, 2004 (wind quintet). © 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2018-01-0700 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Beethoven Birthday celebrationIt's Beethoven's birthday on December 16th! We celebrate with a studio performance featuring some of his more out-of-the way pieces. Beethoven: Sonata in F for Horn and Piano, Op. 17 William Purvis, horn; Mihae Lee, piano Beethoven: Three Irish and Welsh Songs Cupid’s Kindness, WoO 155 No.2 The Kiss, Dear Maid, Thy Lip Has Left, WoO 153, No. 9 Come Draw We Round The Cheerful Ring, WoO 152, No. 8 William Hite, tenor; Gilles Vonsattel, piano; Brian Howard, cello; Bruce Milano, mandolin Beethoven: Two works for Mandolin and Fortepiano Sonatina in C, Woo44a Adagio in E flat, WoO 43b Bryce Milano, mandolin; Sylvia Berry, fo...

2017-12-1000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Mistral plays Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"The chamber music ensemble Mistral is in its 21st season. We take a look back at a studio performance of a scaled-down version of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (Gabriela Diaz, solo violin); Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (Kristopher Tong, solo violin); Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (Yura Lee, solo violin); Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (Irina Muresanu, solo violin) Mistral: Irina Muresanu, Yura Lee, Gabriela Diaz, and Kristopher Tong, violins; Yura Lee, viola; Jan Muller-Szeraws, cello...

2017-11-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Tyler Duncan sings "Songs of Travel" by Vaughan WilliamsBaritone Tyler Duncan sings Vaughan Williams's tribute to the open road: "Songs of Travel", set to the poetry of Robert Louis Stephenson. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel (texts by Robert Louis Stevenson) 1. The Vagabond 2. Let Beauty Awake 3. The Roadside Fire 4. Youth and Love 5. In Dreams 6. The Infinite Shining Heavens 7. Whither Must I Wander? 8. Bright is the ring of words 9. I have trod the upward and the downward slope Tyler Duncan, baritone; Erika Switzer, piano Recorded in a live broadcast at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studio on January 10, 2008. © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. h...

2017-10-0800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Alisa Weilerstein plays Chopin with Inon BarnatanCellist Alisa Weilerstein has been acclaimed world-wide since she performed in our studio back in 2008. We revisit that perfromance with Inon Barnatan, in honor of her appearance with the BSO at Tanglewood on August 11th, 2017. Chopin: Sonata for Piano and Cello in G minor, Op. 65 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano Recorded at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studio on May 1st, 2008. © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2017-07-2300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 The Boston Early Music Festival - RetrospectiveLooking forward to the Boston Early Music Festival, June 11-18, 2017, we remember three great performances from past festivals. Handel: Fuga in D; and Sweelink: Pavana Lacrimae, with the Flanders Recorder Quartet, (June 14, 2009). J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050, with the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Paul O’Dette and Robert Mealy, directors; Sandra Miller, baroque flute; Robert Mealy baroque violin; Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord (June 11, 2009). Purcell: Sweeter than Roses, with Carolyn Sampson, soprano; Elizabeth Kenny, lute; Paul O’Dette, theorbo; Stephen Stubbs, Baroque guitar (June 14, 2007). Recorded at NEC's Jordan Hall, Boston. © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.class...

2017-06-0700 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Brahms Celebration with James Campbell and Marc-Andre HamelinClarinetist James Campbell and pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin got together in our WCRB studio to celebrate Brahms: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in F minor, Op. 120 James Campbell, clarinet; Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano Recorded at WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio (October 20, 2010) © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2017-05-0700 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Bach Celebration from WCRB's StudioCelebrating Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday, with two fine performances from our WCRB studio: J.S. Bach: Partita No. 2 for Violin in D minor, BWV 1004 with Angelo Xiang Yu, violin J.S. Bach: Flute Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030 with Marten Root, flute; Menno van Delft, harpsichord Recorded at WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio (January 4, 2013 and April 1, 2008) © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2017-03-2500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Chopin Celebration from WCRB's StudioCelebrating the March birthday of Frederic Chopin - Two performances from our WCRB Studio: Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65 with Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano Chopin: Ballade No. 1 with Lise de la Salle, piano Recorded at WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio (May 1, 2008 and November 10, 2009) © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2017-03-0900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Mozart Celebration from WCRB's StudiosIt's a Mozart Birthday Celebration - three fabulous peformances from our WGBH/WCRB Studios: Mozart: Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, with Corey Cerovsek, violin; Jeremy Denk, piano Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate, Part II, "Tu Virginum Corona" with soprano Kristen Watson and the Acadia Players Mozart: Sonata for two pianos in D major, K. 448, with pianists Alexander Korsantia and Yelena Beriyeva Recorded at WGBH's Studio One (January 27, 2006) and WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio (October 3, 2012 and March 24, 2009) © 2017 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2017-01-2700 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Daniil Trifonov plays Fairy Tales by MedtnerAccording to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, “Even having seen it, one cannot quite believe it. Such is the artistry of pianist-composer Daniil Trifonov.” Nicolai Medtner: Fairy Tales (selections) - Fairy Tale in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2; Fairy Tale in E-flat Major, Op. 26, No. 1; Fairy Tale in B-flat minor, Op. 20, No. 1 Igor Stravinsky (arr. Guido Agosti): Danse infernale du roi Katschei: Allegro feroce Recorded at WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio on October 3, 2012. © 2016 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts Photo credit: Roger Mastroianni

2016-07-2200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Blue Heron sings Du FayBlue Heron sings Guillaume Du Fay Guillaume Du Fay: Entre vous, gentils amoureux Du Fay: Je me complains Du Fay: J’atendray tant qu’il vous playra Hugo de Lantins: Mon doulx espoir Du Fay: Puisque vous estez campieur Gilles Binchois: Tant plus ayme Du Fay: Helas, mon dueil Du Fay: Adieu m’amour Du Fay: Par droit je puis complaindre Recorded at WGBH’s Studio One on February 28, 2006. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2016-05-2900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Trio Cleonice plays BeethovenBeethoven, with Trio Cleonice Beethoven: Piano Trio Op. 70, No. 2 in E-flat Major Trio Cleonice: Ari Isaacman-Beck, violin; Gwen Krosnick, cello; Emely Phelps, piano. Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 22, 2013. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts Photo: Michael Markham

2016-04-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Charlie Albright plays Liszt and ChopinThe Washington Post calls him “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation.” Robert Schumann, trans. Franz Liszt: Widmung Frederic Chopin: Etudes, Op. 25: No. 1 in A-flat, No. 2 in F major, No. 7 in C-sharp minor, No. 9 in G-flat major, and No. 12 in C minor. Charlie Albright, piano Recorded at WCRB's Fraser Performance Studio on May 5, 2011. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2016-03-2500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Christina Day Martinson plays BiberBiber's Mystery Sonatas, with violinist Christina Day Martinson Heinrich Biber: Mystery Sonatas Nos. 9-12 Christina Day Martinson, violin; Martin Pearlman, harpsichord Recorded at WGBH Studio One on April 6, 2007. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2016-02-0600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Max Levinson plays SchumannSchumann, with pianist Max Levinson Robert Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13; Arabesque, Op. 18 Recorded at WGBH's Studio One on September 21, 2001. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2015-11-2800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Irina Muresanu plays Brahms and HubayBrahms and Hubay, with Boston-based violinist Irina Muresanu Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 Irina Muresanu, violin; Dana Ciocarlie, piano Jeno Hubay: Czardas Scene No. 2 Irina Muresanu, violin; New England String Ensemble, Federico Cortese, conductor Recorded at WCRB’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 14, 2008 (Brahms) and September 20, 2007 (Hubay). © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2015-10-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast Ravel, with the Chameleon Arts EnsembleRavel, with the Chameleon Arts Ensemble Maurice Ravel: Introduction and Allegro Members of the Chameleon Arts Ensemble: Anna Reinersman, harp; Deborah Boldin, flute; Kelli O'Connor, clarinet; Joanna Kurkowicz, violin; Heidi Braun-Hill, violin; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello Recorded in WGBH's Studio One, May 16, 2003. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts Photo credit: Susan Wilson

2015-05-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ravel, with the Chameleon Arts EnsembleRavel, with the Chameleon Arts Ensemble Maurice Ravel: Introduction and Allegro Members of the Chameleon Arts Ensemble: Anna Reinersman, harp; Deborah Boldin, flute; Kelli O'Connor, clarinet; Joanna Kurkowicz, violin; Heidi Braun-Hill, violin; Scott Woolweaver, viola; Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello Recorded in WGBH's Studio One, May 16, 2003. © 2015 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts Photo credit: Susan Wilson

2015-05-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Debussy, from the Borromeo QuartetBorromeo String Quartet plays Debussy Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op.10 Borromeo String Quartet: Nicholas Kitchen, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; Mai Motobuchi, viola; Yeesun Kim, cello Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio, June 28, 2002 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo by Eli Akerstein)

2015-01-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast Debussy, from the Borromeo QuartetBorromeo String Quartet plays Debussy Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op.10 Borromeo String Quartet: Nicholas Kitchen, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; Mai Motobuchi, viola; Yeesun Kim, cello Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio, June 28, 2002 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo by Eli Akerstein)

2015-01-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast Xiang Yu Plays Mozart and DvorakViolinist Angelo Xiang Yu plays Mozart, Dvorak and Massenet *** Mozart: String Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 Angelo Xiang Yu, violin; Kim Kashkashian, viola Dvorak: Sonatina for Violin and Piano Angelo Xiang Yu, violin; Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, piano Massenet: Meditation, from “Thais” Angelo Xiang Yu, violin +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2015-01-1300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Xiang Yu Plays Mozart and DvorakViolinist Angelo Xiang Yu plays Mozart, Dvorak and Massenet *** Mozart: String Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 Angelo Xiang Yu, violin; Kim Kashkashian, viola Dvorak: Sonatina for Violin and Piano Angelo Xiang Yu, violin; Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, piano Massenet: Meditation, from “Thais” Angelo Xiang Yu, violin +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2015-01-1300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Angelique ScullySteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition winner Angelique Scully plays Prokofiev *** Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 3 Angelique Scully, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Angelique ScullySteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition winner Angelique Scully plays Prokofiev *** Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 3 Angelique Scully, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Daniel KimSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition winner Daniel Kim Plays Schumann *** Robert Schumann: Sonata No. 2 in G minor (1st movement) Daniel Kim, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Daniel KimSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition winner Daniel Kim Plays Schumann *** Robert Schumann: Sonata No. 2 in G minor (1st movement) Daniel Kim, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Avik SarkarSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 3 (7th & 8th grade) winner Avik Sarkar plays Beethoven and Chopin *** Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30: (Movements 1 and 2) Frederic Chopin: Etudes, Op. 10: No. 10 Avik Sarkar, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-0500 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Avik SarkarSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 3 (7th & 8th grade) winner Avik Sarkar plays Beethoven and Chopin *** Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30: (Movements 1 and 2) Frederic Chopin: Etudes, Op. 10: No. 10 Avik Sarkar, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-12-0500 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: George KiuSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 2 winner George Kiu plays Khachaturian *** Aram Khachaturian: Toccata on Armenian Folksongs George Kiu, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-2800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: George KiuSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 2 winner George Kiu plays Khachaturian *** Aram Khachaturian: Toccata on Armenian Folksongs George Kiu, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-2800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Katherine LiuSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 1 winner Katherine Liu plays Moszkowski and Tchaikovsky. *** Moritz Moszkowski: From 15 virtuoso etudes – No.6 Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: From 6 Pieces, Op. 19 - Nocturne Katherine Liu, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-2100 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Katherine LiuSteinway Society of Massachusetts Competition Division 1 winner Katherine Liu plays Moszkowski and Tchaikovsky. *** Moritz Moszkowski: From 15 virtuoso etudes – No.6 Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: From 6 Pieces, Op. 19 - Nocturne Katherine Liu, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-2100 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Victor LiVictor Li, winner of Division 4 (9th and 10th graders) of the Steinway Society of Massachusetts Competition, plays Liszt. *** Liszt: Concert Paraphrase on Verdi’s Rigoletto Victor Li, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast From the Steinway Society Piano Competition: Victor LiVictor Li, winner of Division 4 (9th and 10th graders) of the Steinway Society of Massachusetts Competition, plays Liszt. *** Liszt: Concert Paraphrase on Verdi’s Rigoletto Victor Li, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-11-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 The Parker Quartet Plays DvorákThe Parker String Quartet performs Dvorák in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Antonin Dvorák: String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 51 The Parker String Quartet: Daniel Chong, violin; Karen Kim, violin; Jessica Bodner, viola; Kee-Hyun Kim, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 6, 2008 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo of the Parker Quartet by Jamie Jung)

2014-10-2900 min

Classical Performance Podcast The Parker Quartet Plays DvorákThe Parker String Quartet performs Dvorák in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Antonin Dvorák: String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 51 The Parker String Quartet: Daniel Chong, violin; Karen Kim, violin; Jessica Bodner, viola; Kee-Hyun Kim, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 6, 2008 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo of the Parker Quartet by Jamie Jung)

2014-10-2900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Beethoven from H+HHandel and Haydn Society Trio performs Beethoven in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D, Op. 70, No. 1 Members of the Handel and Haydn Society: Susanna Ogata, violin; Guy Fishman, cello; Ian Watson, fortepiano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 5, 2012 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-10-0900 min

Classical Performance Podcast Beethoven from H+HHandel and Haydn Society Trio performs Beethoven in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D, Op. 70, No. 1 Members of the Handel and Haydn Society: Susanna Ogata, violin; Guy Fishman, cello; Ian Watson, fortepiano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 5, 2012 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-10-0900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Markus Schirmer and A Far CryMarkus Schirmer and A Far Cry play Mozart in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K.414 Markus Schirmer, piano; A Far Cry +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 20, 2009 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts photo of Markus Schirmer by BIG SHOT/Christian Jungwirth, courtesy of the artist

2014-09-0200 min

Classical Performance Podcast Markus Schirmer and A Far CryMarkus Schirmer and A Far Cry play Mozart in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K.414 Markus Schirmer, piano; A Far Cry +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 20, 2009 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts photo of Markus Schirmer by BIG SHOT/Christian Jungwirth, courtesy of the artist

2014-09-0200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Kirill Gerstein Plays WeberKiril Gerstein plays Weber in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Carl Maria von Weber: Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65 Kiril Gerstein, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 26, 2012 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-08-1900 min

Classical Performance Podcast Kirill Gerstein Plays WeberKiril Gerstein plays Weber in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Carl Maria von Weber: Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65 Kiril Gerstein, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 26, 2012 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-08-1900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Hadelich Plays Ysaÿe and KreislerAugustin Hadelich plays Ysaye and Kreisler in our WGBH Studios *** Eugene Ysaye: Sonata No. 4 in E minor, “Kreisler” Augustin Hadelich, violin Fritz Kreisler: Caprice Viennois Augustin Hadelich, violin; Philip Fisher, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on November 16, 2012 and April 12, 2007 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-07-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast Hadelich Plays Ysaÿe and KreislerAugustin Hadelich plays Ysaye and Kreisler in our WGBH Studios *** Eugene Ysaye: Sonata No. 4 in E minor, “Kreisler” Augustin Hadelich, violin Fritz Kreisler: Caprice Viennois Augustin Hadelich, violin; Philip Fisher, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on November 16, 2012 and April 12, 2007 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts

2014-07-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast The Calder Quartet Plays HaydnThe Calder Quartet plays Haydn in WGBH’s Studio One *** Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. I Benjamin Jacobson and Andrew Bulbrook, violins; Jonathan Moerschel, viola; Eric Byers, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 22, 2005 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo of Calder Quartet by Autumn de Wilde)

2014-07-1600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 The Calder Quartet Plays HaydnThe Calder Quartet plays Haydn in WGBH’s Studio One *** Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. I Benjamin Jacobson and Andrew Bulbrook, violins; Jonathan Moerschel, viola; Eric Byers, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 22, 2005 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts (photo of Calder Quartet by Autumn de Wilde)

2014-07-1600 min

Classical Performance Podcast Guitarist Eliot FiskTurina - Fantasia Sevillanas Ponce - Porti mi Corazon Villa Lobos - Prelude No. 2 Eliot Fisk, guitar © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (photo of Eliot Fisk by Keitaro Yoshioka)

2014-06-2200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Guitarist Eliot FiskTurina - Fantasia Sevillanas Ponce - Porti mi Corazon Villa Lobos - Prelude No. 2 Eliot Fisk, guitar © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (photo of Eliot Fisk by Keitaro Yoshioka)

2014-06-2200 min

Classical Performance Podcast Strauss's Piano QuartetMusicians from the Rockport Chamber Music Festival play music by Richard Strauss, in WCRB's Fraser Performance Studio *** Richard Strauss: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.13 David Deveau, piano; Irina Muresanu, violin; Yinzi Kong, viola; Emmanuel Feldman, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 4, 2008 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (portrait of Richard Strauss by Max Liebermann, via Wikimedia Commons)

2014-06-0300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Strauss's Piano QuartetMusicians from the Rockport Chamber Music Festival play music by Richard Strauss, in WCRB's Fraser Performance Studio *** Richard Strauss: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.13 David Deveau, piano; Irina Muresanu, violin; Yinzi Kong, viola; Emmanuel Feldman, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 4, 2008 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (portrait of Richard Strauss by Max Liebermann, via Wikimedia Commons)

2014-06-0300 min

Classical Performance Podcast Sean Chen Plays ScriabinSean Chen plays Alexander Scriabin’s Piano Sonata No. 5, in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Alexander Scriabin: Piano Sonata No. 5 Sean Chen, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 26, 2013 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-05-1900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Sean Chen Plays ScriabinSean Chen plays Alexander Scriabin’s Piano Sonata No. 5, in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Alexander Scriabin: Piano Sonata No. 5 Sean Chen, piano +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 26, 2013 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-05-1900 min

Classical Performance Podcast Chiara Plays HaydnThe Chiara String Quartet plays Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2 in C major, in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2 in C major Chiara String Quartet: Rebecca Fischer, violin; Hyeyung Julie Yoon, violin; Jonah Sirota, viola; Gregory Beaver, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on October 23, 2013 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (photo of Chiara Quartet by Roger Ressmeyer)

2014-05-0800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Chiara Plays HaydnThe Chiara String Quartet plays Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2 in C major, in the Fraser Performance Studio *** Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 20 No. 2 in C major Chiara String Quartet: Rebecca Fischer, violin; Hyeyung Julie Yoon, violin; Jonah Sirota, viola; Gregory Beaver, cello +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on October 23, 2013 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org (photo of Chiara Quartet by Roger Ressmeyer)

2014-05-0800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Pacifica Plays MozartThe Pacifica Quartet plays Mozart’s “Dissonant” String Quartet in Studio One***Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet in C major, K.465 “Dissonant”Pacifica Quartet: Simin Ganatra and Sibbi Bernhardsson, violins; Masumi Per Rostad, viola and Brandon Vamos, cello+++Recorded at WGBH’s Studio One on July 21, 2006© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo of the Pacifica Quartet by Saverio Truglia)

2014-04-2500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Hamelin Plays LisztMarc-André Hamelin plays Franz Liszt’s Sonata in B minor in WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio.***Franz Liszt: Sonata in B minorMarc-Andre Hamelin, piano+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 14, 2010© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo of Marc-André Hamelin by Fran Kaufman)

2014-04-0600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Beethoven's Pastoral for SpringCourtney Lewis conducts Discovery Ensemble, in excerpts from Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, the "Pastoral"***Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68:III. Merry Gathering of the country folk. Allegro sempre più stretto – in tempo d’allegro – Tempo I - PrestoIV. Thunder and storm. AllegroV. Shepherds’ song: Beneficent feelings with thanks to the Godhead after the storm. AllegrettoDiscovery Ensemble; Courtney Lewis, conductor+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 1st, 2009© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh

2014-03-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Xuefei Yang Plays BachGuitarist Xuefei Yang plays Johann Sebastian Bach *** J.S. Bach: "Bist du bei mir" from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, BWV 508 J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 J.S. Bach: Air ("Air on the G string") from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Xuefei Yang, guitar +++ Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 8, 2012 © 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcasts e-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-03-1400 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Beethoven's Eighth with Discovery EnsembleCourtney Lewis conducts Discovery Ensemble, in Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony***Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93Discovery Ensemble; Courtney Lewis, conductor+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 1st, 2009© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-02-2800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Pianist Judith Lynn Stillman with Vento ChiaroPianist Judith Lynn Stillman and members of the wind quintet Vento Chiaro play Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds.***Ludwig van Beethoven: Quintet in E-flat for Piano and Winds, Op. 16.Judith Lynn Stillman, piano with members of Vento Chiaro: Ana-Sofia Campesino, oboe; Chi-Ju Juliet Lai, clarinet; Samuel Childers, bassoon; Anne Howarth, horn +++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on November 15, 2013.© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo: Vento Chiaro)

2014-02-2100 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Bach with Sykes and EsfahaniStudent and teacher duo Mahan Esfahani and Peter Sykes play J.S. Bach’s Concerto in C for Two Harpsichords.Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto in C major for Two Harpsichords, BWV 1061aMahan Esfahani & Peter Sykes, harpsichordsRecorded at WGBH’s Studio One on September 21, 2006© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalwcrb.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo of Peter Sykes by Susan Wilson)

2014-02-1400 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Till Fellner Plays BeethovenAustrian pianist Till Fellner brings Beethoven’s Pastorale Sonata to the Fraser Performance StudioLudwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op.28, “Pastorale”Till Fellner, pianoRecorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on November 3, 2009© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-02-0600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 The Tokyo Quartet Plays HaydnThe Tokyo String Quartet gives its final Boston performance in our studio, performing Haydn.Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 66 in G major, Op. 77, No. 1, Hoboken No. III:81.Tokyo String Quartet: Martin Beaver and Kikue Ikeda, violins; Kazuhide Isomura, viola; Clive Greensmith, celloRecorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 3, 2013.© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo of Tokyo Quartet by Marco Borggreve)

2014-01-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Mozart with the Arcadia PlayersThe Arcadia Players sample some of Mozart’s most sublime creations, arranged for chamber ensemble – the Piano Concerto No. 12 and Exsultate Jubilate.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 1) from Fortepiano Concerto no. 12 in A Major, K414, First movement (Allegro). 2) from Motet, “Exsultate Jubilate”: “Tu virginum corona".Arcadia Players: Kristen Watson, soprano; Susanna Ogata and Krista Reisner, violins; Anne Black, viola; Guy Fishman, cello; David Miller, bass; Ian Watson, fortepianoRecorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on October 3, 2012.© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2014-01-2300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ma'a lot Quintet Plays MozartThe Ma’Alot Quintet plays some hit tunes from Mozart’s opera “Cosi fan tutte”, arranged for woodwinds.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - selections from from Cosi fan tutte:OvertureUna bella serenataCome scoglio immoto restaUn’aura amorosaAlla bella DespinettaMa’Alot Quintet: Christina Fassbender, flute; Christian Wetzel, oboe; Ulf-Guido Schäfer, clarinet; Volker Tessmann, bassoon; Volker Grewel, hornRecorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 6, 2004© 2014 WGBH Educational Foundationhttp://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org(photo of Ma'alot Quintet...

2014-01-1500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Handel and Haydn Society Sings Music for the SeasonMembers of Boston’s own Handel and Haydn Society sing traditional (and non-traditional) carols.***Trad.: I Wonder as I WanderTrad.: It Came Upon a Midnight ClearTrad.: O Little Town of BethlehemIves: A Christmas CarolTrad.: Carol of the BellsHandel and Haydn Society: Harry Christophers, cond.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on November 27, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-12-2300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Blue Heron Sings Antoine BrumelBlue Heron sings music for the season. To learn more about upcoming concerts and recordings, visit Blue Heron.***Antoine Brumel: Nato canunt OmniaBlue Heron Renaissance Choir, Scott Metcalfe, director.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on December 19, 2008.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-12-1800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ya-Fei Chuang Plays ChopinYa-Fei Chuang plays Chopin’s third piano sonata.***Frederic Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58Ya-Fei Chuang, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 1, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-12-1000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Franziska Huhn Plays SalzedoHarpist Franziska Huhn plays variations by Carlos Salzedo.***Carlos Salzedo: Variations on a Theme in the Ancient StyleFranziska Huhn, harp.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on 11/15/2006.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-11-2600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Jupiter String Quartet Plays HaydnThe Jupiter String Quartet is in residence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Oberlin Conservatory, and Adelphi University. This week, they’ll also be at MIT in Cambridge, MA, giving an all-Beethoven concert (more information here). This week’s podcast is your appetizer to that concert, with a quartet by Franz Joseph Haydn.***Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D, Op. 20, No. 4Jupiter String Quartet: Nelson Lee and Meg Freivogel, violins; Liz Freivogel, viola; and Dan McDonough, cello.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on December 14, 2006.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classic...

2013-11-1900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Two Galways Play Two Sonatas for Two FlutesJames and Jeanne Galway play baroque music for 2 flutes.***Jean-Jacques Naudot: Sonata for 2 FlutesJohann Christian Schulz: Sonata for 2 Flutes: Andante; Tempo GiustoJames Galway and Jeanne Galway, flutes.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on September 29, 2006.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-11-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ensemble Caprice Plays Ortiz and VivaldiDesignated hitter David Ortiz was instrumental in the Red Sox winning the World Series last week, and 16th-century composer Diego Ortiz was instrumental in, well, instrumental performance. Ensemble Caprice plays music by Ortiz and Vivaldi on this week’s podcast.***Diego Ortiz: Recercada primeraAntonio Vivaldi: Triosonata Op. 1, No. 12, "La Follia"Ensemble Caprice: Mathias Maute and Sophie Larivière, recorders; David Jacques, baroque guitar.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 24, 2008.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-11-0500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Andrew Manze Plays BachJohann Sebastian Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor” has become the signature piece for Halloween. Here it is in an arrangement by violinist and conductor Andrew Manze.***Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565Andrew Manze, violin(photo of Andrew Manze by Felix Broede, courtesy of the artist)+++Recorded at First Church Cambridge on October 11, 2003.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-10-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Jeremy Denk Plays SchumannPianist Jeremy Denk was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for his contributions to the music world, both at the piano keyboard and the computer keyboard. Here, he plays Robert Schumann’s “Vienna Carnival.”***Robert Schumann: Vienna Carnival, Op. 26Jeremy Denk, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on October 22, 2009.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-10-2200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Fumito Nunoya Plays BachWe’ve had the Bach Chaconne on the podcast a couple of times in the past year or so, but never like this! Hear it arranged for marimba, in a performance by award-winning marimbist Fumito Nunoya.***J.S. Bach: Violin Partita No. 2: ChaconneFumito Nunoya, marimba.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on January 28, 2009.photo of Fumito Nunoya by Takanori Mawatari, courtesy of the artist© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-10-1500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Cantata Singers Sing VerdiHappy 200th Birthday, Giuseppe Verdi! Hear sacred music by the composer featuring the Cantata Singers this week on the podcast.***Giuseppe Verdi: Ave MariaCantata Singers, David Hoose, cond.+++Recorded at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall on March 21, 2003.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-10-0800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Amarcord Sings Elgar, Schumann, Steinacker, and MendelssohnThe vocal ensemble Amarcord sings music by Elgar, Schumann, Steinacker, and Mendelssohn on this week’s podcast.***Edward Elgar: Five Partsongs from the Greek Anthology, Op. 45Robert Schumann: 6 Lieder fur vierstimmigen Mannerchor, Op. 33: Die MinnesangerCarl Steinacker: 7 Gesange fur Mannerstimmen Op. 11: An den MondFelix Mendelssohn: 6 Lieder fur vierstimmigen Mannerchor Op. 50: Liebe und WeinAmarcord.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 4, 2011.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-10-0100 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Yura Lee and Blaise Dejardin Play KodalyIt’s our theory that the Red Sox won their game on Sunday, September 15 because of the stunning performance of the national anthem by the Boston Cello Quartet (though, unfortunately, that can't be proven scientifically). Hear one of the members of the quartet, Blaise Dejardin, playing Kodaly with violinist Yura Lee.***Zoltan Kodaly: Duo for violin and celloYura Lee, violin; Blaise Dejardin, cello.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 21, 2010.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-09-2400 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Augustin Hadelich and Philip Fisher Play FranckViolinist Augustin Hadelich is one of the soloists this week with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This week on the podcast, he plays Cesar Franck’s Violin Sonata with pianist Philip Fisher.***Cesar Franck: Violin Sonata in AAugustin Hadelich, violin; Philip Fisher, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 12, 2007.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-09-1800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ya-Fei Chuang Plays Schubert and RachmaninoffYa-Fei Chuang plays three “musical moments” on this week’s podcast – two by Sergei Rachmaninoff and one by Franz Schubert.***Franz Schubert: Moments Musicaux, D. 780, Op. 94: No. 2 and No. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff: Moment Musicale, Op. 16 No. 4 in E minor: PrestoYa-Fei Chuang, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 1, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-09-1000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Boston Trio Plays SchumannSome might call it his “Piano Trio #0” but Robert Schumann called it “Phantasiestucke.” Hear the Boston Trio play this piece for violin, cello on this week’s podcast.***Robert Schumann: Phantasiestucke in A minor, Op. 88: I. Romanze; II. HumoreskeBoston Trio: Irina Muresanu, violin; Denise Djokic, cello; Heng-Jin Park, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 8, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-08-2800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Veridis Quartet Plays HaydnYou’re forming a new chamber ensemble, and finding it difficult to settle on a name. Quick! Pick a band you all like. For the Veridis Quartet at New England Conservatory, that band was Daft Punk. Hear this quartet play music by Haydn on this week’s podcast.***Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 76 No. 3, “The Emperor”Veridis Quartet: Laura Liu and YoonHee Lee, violins; Steven Laraia, viola; Daniel Mitnitsky, cello.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 2, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-08-2000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Peabody Consort Plays Music of Henry VIIIHenry VIII wasn’t just a king, he was also a composer. Hear music by the King, as well as his contemporaries across Europe, played by the Peabody Consort.***Anon: Cantiga de Santa Maria: Todos los SantosNiccolo Seligman, vielle; Briak Kay, oud; Mark Cudek, riqPhilip can Wilder: Dompe PhilBrian Kay, Renaissance luteHenry VIII: TandernakenAik Shin Tan, recorder; Niccolo Seligmann, bass viol; Jeffrey Grabelle, treble viol; Brian Kay, Renaissance luteAnon.: Avrix mi galanicaJulie Bosworth, soprano; Daniel Moody, countertenor; Niccolo Seligmann, vielle; Aik Sh...

2013-08-1300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Signum Quartet and Jorg Widmann Play WeberCarl Maria von Weber wrote mostly for the piano and orchestra – but he also wrote a few chamber pieces here and there. Hear his Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, with the Signum Quartet and clarinetist Jörg Widmann.***Carl Maria von Weber: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 34Jörg Widmann, clarinet; Signum Quartet: Kerstin Dill and Annette Walther, violins, Xandi van Dijk, viola; Thomas Schmitz, cello.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 22, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-08-0600 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Sergey Antonov and Ilya Kazantsev Play GriegEdvard Grieg wrote a cello sonata for his brother, John. Though he never played it in public with his brother, he did play it with a young Pablo Casals. Neither one of them are playing on this week’s podcast, but cellist Sergey Antonov and pianist Ilya Kazantsev are. You can watch them play, too, on our youtube page, here. Hear another podcast with the duo Watch a video of the duo***Edvard Grieg: Cello Sonata, Op. 36Sergey Antonov, cello; Ilya Kazantsev, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 17, 2013.© 2013 WGBH...

2013-07-3000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Ina Zdorovetchi Plays BachUsually we hear Bach’s keyboard sonatas on a variety of keyboard instruments – a piano, a harpsichord, a fortepiano – but this week, a treat! Ina Zdorovetchi plays Partita No. 1 in her own transcription for harp.***J.S. Bach: Keyboard Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 825Ina Zdorovetchi, harp.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 7, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-07-2300 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Andrus Madsen Plays BachThe fortepiano is built almost the same way as a modern piano, but the sound is completely different. Hear why this week on the Classical Performance Podcast.***J.S. Bach: Keyboard Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828J.S. Bach: Praeludium in C Major, BWV 933Andrus Madsen, fortepiano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 7, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-07-1000 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Dylan Sauerwald Plays BachIt’s a lute! It’s a harpsichord! It’s – it’s – a lautenwerk. Hear this mysterious instrument in all its historical glory on this week’s podcast.***J.S. Bach: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-flat Major, BWV 998Dylan Sauerwald, lautenwerk.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 7, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-07-0200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Luca Guglielmi Plays BachJohann Sebastian Bach wrote much of his keyboard music for the harpsichord, which makes sounds by plucking the strings, rather than hitting, as a modern piano does. Harpsichordist Luca Guglielmi plays Bach on this week’s podcast, in part one of a five-part series of Bach’s keyboard works.***J.S. Bach: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903Luca Guglielmi, harpsichord.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on March 7, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-06-2500 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Anne Akiko Meyers and Anton Nel Play BachAnne Akiko Meyers plays on a violin that, as she describes it, acts like a rocket ship (which is funny considering that the instrument significantly predates the space age). Hear this unique violin and the unique violinist behind it on this week’s podcast.***J.S. Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068, “Air on a G String”Anne Akiko Meyers, violin; Anton Nel, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on June 13, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-06-1800 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Sean Chen Plays BachSean Chen has already made a name for himself as this year’s American Pianist Association Classical Fellow – and now he has also won the Crystal Award at the Fourteenth Van Cliburn International Competition. Hear his skillful embellishments on J.S. Bach’s French Suite No. 5 on this week’s podcast.***Johann Sebastian Bach: French Suite No. 5Sean Chen, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on April 26, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-06-1200 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 David Russell Plays Weiss and AlbenizDavid Russell is one of the world’s most famous classical guitarists – so famous that a street in the town where he grew up is now named after him. On this week’s podcast, he plays music from the German Baroque era, and from Spain in the late nineteenth century.***Sylvius Leopold Weiss: Suite XIV: Allemande, Angloise, PassacagliaIsaac Albeniz: GranadaDavid Russell, guitar.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on February 14, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-06-0400 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 A Far Cry Plays MozartA new conductor can drastically change the sound of an orchestra – but what about an orchestra that has no conductor at all? A Far Cry is a Boston-based, conductorless chamber orchestra that refuses to sit down during performances. Hear their energy and constant communication through their playing on this week’s podcast.***Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40A Far Cry.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 23, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-05-2900 min

Classical Performance Podcast2 Sergey Antonov and Ilya Kazantsev Play ScriabinCellist Sergey Antonov and pianist Ilya Kazantsev don’t always play together as a duo, but when they do, magic happens. Hear that magic with their transcriptions of solo piano works by Alexander Scriabin on this week’s Classical Performance podcast.***Scriabin, arr. Kazantsev & Antonov: Prelude, Op. 9, No. 1Scriabin, arr. Kazantsev & Antonov: Etude, Op. 8, No. 11Sergey Antonov, cello; Ilya Kazantsev, piano.+++Recorded at WGBH’s Fraser Performance Studio on May 17, 2013.© 2013 WGBH Educational Foundation.http://www.classicalnewengland.org/podcastse-mail: classical@wgbh.org

2013-05-2100 min

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2009-09-0400 min