On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, takes a look into the final string works of Mozart through live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet, Musicians from Marlboro, and Belcea Quartet. Quartet in B‐flat Major, K. 589 Larghetto Menuetto Allegro assai Artemis Quartet [2/12/2006 performance] Viola Quintet in D Major, K. 593 Adagio Menuetto Musicians From Marlboro [2/23/2008 performance] Lily Francis & Yura Lee, violins; Eric Now...

On this week's episode, Derek explores Mozart's late masterworks, the Clarinet Quintet and Symphony No. 40. He delves into live CRC performances by clarinetist Todd Palmer and friends and the Camerata Ireland. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Larghetto Menuetto Allegretto con Variazioni Todd Palmer, clarinet; Catherine Cho & Ruggero Allifranchini, violins; Daniel Panner, viola; Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello [2/25/2001 performance] Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Molto allegro Andante Me...

On this week's episode, Derek continues to explore the works of Mozart, this time the set of string quartets dedicated to Haydn, through live CRC performances by the Dover, Takács, and Ebène quartets. Quartet in B‐flat Major, K. 458 Hunt Allegro vivace assai Menuetto Dover Quartet [2/28/2016 performance] Quartet in D Minor, K. 421 Menuetto Allegretto ma non troppo Takács Quartet [1/28/2001 performance] Quartet in E‐flat Major, K. 428 Andante con moto Menuetto Allegro vivace Ebène Quartet [11/...

In this week's episode, Derek delves into the enduring keyboard works of Mozart with live CRC performances by pianists Jonathan Biss, Rafał Blechacz, and Barry Douglas with the Camerata Ireland. Adagio in B Minor, K. 540 Menuet in D Major, K. 355 Jonathan Biss [12/9/2018 performance] Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 Rafał Blechacz [4/8/2018 performance] Piano Concerto No. 27 in B‐flat Major, K. 595 Larghetto Allegro Camerata Ireland; Barry Douglas, piano/conductor [10/27/2001 performance] Dive ...

On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek explores works of Mozart following his departure from his home of Salzburg in favor of Vienna. Join us for live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet and pianist Jonathan Biss. Quartet in G Major, K. 387 Allegro vivace assai Menuetto Artemis Quartet [3/3/2002 performance] Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545 Andante Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance] Piano Sonata in C Minor, K. 457 Molto allegro Adagio Allegro assai Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performan...

Inside the Music continues exploring the music of Mozart, this time his compositions for wind instruments. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, and live CRC performances by the Nash Ensemble, wind soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and horn player Richard Watkins. Oboe Quartet in F Major, K. 370 Allegro Adagio Rondeau: Allegro The Nash Ensemble of London; Gareth Hulse, oboe [5/10/2001 performance] Horn Quintet in E‐flat Major, K. 407 Allegro The Nash ...

Inside the Music begins its exploration of the music of Mozart, starting with the composer's earlier works as he matured from being a child prodigy. Join Derek, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he delves into live CRC performances by the Ensemble Haydn-Berlin, Budapest Strings, and pianist Rafal Blechacz. Symphony No. 28 in C Major, K. 200 Allegro spiritoso Andante Menuet Presto Ensemble Haydn‐Berlin Hansjörg Schellenberger, conductor [10/14/2000 performance] Divertimento i...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores late works of Mendelssohn, including his final string quartet, written following the loss of his sister Fanny. This episode features live CRC performances by the Trio Cavatina and Modigliani Quartet. Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 66 Allegro energico e con fuoco Andante espressivo Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto Trio Cavatina [10/28/2009 performance] Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80 Al...

On this episode, Derek explores chamber works of Mendelssohn written at the height of his career with performances by the Doric Quartet and Trio Cavatina. Quartet in E Minor, Op. 44, No. 2 Allegro assai appassionato Scherzo: Allegro di molto Doric Quartet [2/17/2019 performance] Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49 Molto allegro ed agitato Andante con moto tranquillo Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace Finale: Allegro assai appassionato Trio Cavatina [10/28/2009 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores Felix Mendelssohn's early works with live CRC performance by the Ébène Quartet and pianist Pei-Yao Wang and friends. Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 1 Adagio Scherzo: Presto Allegro moderato Pei‐Yao Wang, piano; Carmit Zori, violin; Eric Nowlin, viola; Sophie Shao, cello [2/14/2010 performance] Quartet in A Minor, Op. 13 Adagio non lento Intermezzo: Allegretto con moto—Allegro di m...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Derek takes a look at the compositions and transcriptions of composer-performers Ferruccio Busoni, Pablo Casals, and Astor Piazzolla. This episode features live CRC performance by pianists Frederic Chiu, Arnaldo Cohen, and Dubravka Tomsic; Budapest Strings; and the Kremerata Baltica. Bach‐Busoni: Chorale‐Prelude, Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimme, BWV 140 Frederic Chiu [11/13/2002 performance] Bach‐Busoni: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Mino...

On this episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney continues to explore the works of Rachmaninoff: this time the Corelli Variations and the G-minor Cello Sonata with live CRC performance by pianist Alexander Melnikov, cellist David Finckel, and pianist Wu Han. Corelli Variations, Op. 42 Alexander Melnikov [1/29/2017 performance] Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 David Finckel & Wu Han [5/20/2005 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's rep...

On this episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores Rachmaninoff and the Russian composer's piano preludes and his variations on a theme of Chopin with live CRC performances by pianists Yefim Bronfman and Alexander Melnikov. Preludes, Op. 23 No. 1 in F‐Sharp Minor No. 2 in B‐flat Major No. 3 in D Minor No. 4 in D Major No. 5 in G Minor No. 6 in E‐flat Major No. 7 in C Minor Yefim Bronfman [11/30/2002] Chopin Variations, Op. 22 Alexander ...

On this episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores the etudes of Chopin as well as the composer's Heroic Polonaise featuring live CRC performances by pianists Dubravka Tomsic, Arnaldo Cohen, Yefim Bronfman, Jonathan Biss, and Rafal Blechacz. Selected Etudes Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major Op. 10, No. 4 in C-sharp Minor Op. 10, No. 5 in G-flat Major Op. 10, No. 9 in F Minor Op. 25, No. 1 in A-flat Major Op. 25, No. 2 in F Minor Op. 25, No. 6 in ...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores in depth Chopin's 'Tragic' Polonaise and his four Ballades with live CRC performance by pianists Rafal Blechacz and Emanual Ax. Polonaise in F-sharp Minor, Op. 44, Tragic Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance] Complete Ballades No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52 Emanuel Ax [12/2/2005 performance]...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Derek continues his exploration of Chopin and the composer's evocation of night and dreams in his works with live CRC performances by pianists Emanuel Ax, Jonathan Biss, Rafal Blechacz, Ieva Jokubaviciute, and Dubravka Tomsic. Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 49 Dubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance] Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57 Dubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance] Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1 Emanuel Ax [1/25/2009 performance] Noctu...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Derek continues to explore the works of Frédéric Chopin, this time his famed Mazurkas, featuring live CRC performance by pianists Rafal Blechacz, Arnaldo Cohen, and Jonathan Biss. Four Mazurkas, Op. 24 Rafal Blechacz [4/8/2018 performance] Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7 Arnaldo Cohen [10/23/2004 performance] Three Mazurkas, Op. 56 Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance] Three Mazurkas, Op. 59 Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance] Dive deeper ...

Begin 2025 with Inside the Music as Derek examines the waltzes and scherzi of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin with live CRC performances by pianists Rafal Blechacz and Emanuel Ax. Three Waltzes, Op. 64 Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance] Complete Scherzi No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20 No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39 No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 Emanuel Ax [4/24/2004 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discuss...

Inside the Music ends 2024 with a look at the works of Franz Liszt inspired by the world of opera. Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney as he explores these compositions with live CRC recordings from pianists Dubravka Tomsic, Marc-André Hamelin, and Llŷr Williams. Etude No. 3, ‘Un Sospiro’ Dubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance] Wagner/Liszt: Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Marc-André Hamelin [3/18/2007 performance] Verdi/Liszt: Ernani-Paraphrase de concert Ma...

On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Derek looks at the programmatic works of Franz Liszt drawn from famous texts and legends through live CRC performances from pianists Dubravka Tomsic and Emanuel Ax. Vallée d'Obermann from Années de pèlerinage, Première année: Suisse Emanuel Ax [1/25/2009 performance] Legend No. 1: St. Francis of Assisi – Sermon to the Birds Dubravka Tomsic [3/24/2000 performance] Ballade No. 2 Emanuel Ax [12/2/2005 performance] Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Emanuel Ax [1...