ALL ARTS Radio Hour

This episode of "In Concert With CMS" opens with Ravel’s sublime “String Quartet in F-Major.” The composer’s use of sound coloration is a singular treat. Following that, you’ll hear Brahms’s “A-Minor Trio” for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano. Brahms takes full advantage of the somber sound of both clarinet and cello to create a poignant emotional journey. Watch the program here .

A program of musical fantasy and romance awaits you on this episode of “In Concert With CMS.” First up is Bach’s “Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue,” a virtuosic work for solo keyboard featuring a flurry of ominous and surprising harmonies. Following that is Chauasson’s work of grand romanticism, his “Concerto in D-Major” for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet. Watch the program here .

Two divine sonatas await you on this episode of “In Concert With CMS.” First up is Barber’s moody and lyrical Cello Sonata, completed when the composer was only 22 years old. You’ll then hear Schumann’s second Violin Sonata. Composed in a burst of creative energy over the course of three weeks, Schumann’s sonata is virtuosic, full of passion, and a joy to hear. Watch the program here .

In this episode of "In Concert With CMS" you’ll hear a lovely conversation between violin and piano with Prokofiev’s “Second Violin Sonata in D-Major.” Following that is a different flavor of Russian chamber music: the passionate and ironic “Piano Trio in E-Minor” from Dmitri Shostakovich, dedicated to the composer’s late friend Ivan Sollertinsky. Watch the program here .

This episode of "In Concert With CMS" features back-to-back quartets. The first is Kreisler’s four-movement “A-Minor String Quartet,” a tribute to the composer’s birthplace of Vienna. Following that, you’ll hear Mendelssohn’s “C-Minor Piano Quartet.” This four movement work was composed when Mendelssohn was only 13 years old, and already contains the composer’s melodicism and romanticism. Watch th...

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” enjoy The D Major Flute Quartet by Mozart. You’ll hear as Mozart wonderfully treats the flute like a first violin, letting it float along across three relaxed movements. Following that, enjoy Johannes Brahms’s first Piano Quartet in G minor. In typical Brahms fashion, this piece features a complex display of musicality. Watch the program here .

Cliff comes armed for the summer with another set of songs you ought to know, from the best of pop's current royalty to smart singer-songwriters to heavy bands exploring new melodic territory. Opening Theme music: Count Me Into Love | Rebounder What Was That | Lorde Nothing I Need | Lord Huron Give It Time | Goose Carousel Horses | Christian Lee Hutson Sunday Best | Coco & Breezy & Aluna N...

Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Sweet Release | Common Saints Weak | Vintage Culture Time Waited | My Morning Jacket People Watching | Sam Fender Sugar in the Tank | Julien Baker & Torres Perfect Stranger | FKA Twigs Rain | Wunderhorse Ferry Lady | Panda Bear GODMOTHER | Noga Erez Movin' On | Futurebirds Space Between Us | Franc Moody Tyrants Always Fall | The Nields

For the end of a great year of new music, Cliff counts down his top 13 tracks of 2024. Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Murder on the Dance Floor | Royel Otis She's Leaving You | MJ Lenderman Prove It To You | Brittany Howard Cinderella | Remi Wolf Peaceful Place | Leon Bridges Life | Jamie xx & Robyn I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All | Father John Misty Don't Forget Me | M...

Fresh from Burning Man, Cliff adds some unique dance songs alongside the usual selection of songs you ought to know. Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Who Loves the Sun (feat. Rodriguez Jr.) | Nu & Jo. Ke Peaceful Place | Leon Bridges She's Leaving You | MJ Lenderman The Door | Teddy Swims Over and Over | Shelby Lynne That's How I'm Feeling | Jack White Floating Parade | Michael K...

Enjoy chamber works performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The program pairs Weber’s Quintet in B-flat major with Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht. Watch the program here.

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” you’ll hear Schubert’s “The Shepherd on the Rock.” Created in the composer's final months, this song features poetry by Wilhelm Müller and Helmina von Chézy , and a clarinet part that mirrors the singer’s phrases. We end with Strauss’s ambitious “Piano Quartet in C minor."

There's a lot of bad news in the world right now, but there's still good music. Cliff brings listeners another eclectic, curated playlist for busy music lovers. Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Payback | Aaron Frazer Too Sweet | Hozier Desert Island Dreams | Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Again | Still Woozy A Night To Remember | beabadoobee & Laufey My Fun | Suki Waterhous...

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” we feature Schubert’s “Rondo in A major,” Grime’s “Aviary Sketches (after Joseph Cornell),” and Mendelssohn’s “Sonata in D major.” 

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” we open our program with Grieg’s gloomy “Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor.” This three-movement work is a violin showcase with a particularly rousing finale. It's followed by Mendelssohn’s “String Quartet No. 6.”  

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” we hear Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 6,” as well as Wolf’s “Italian Serenade for String Quartet,” and Brahms’ “Trio in E-flat major.”

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” Bach’s “Concerto in D minor” is featured with Schumann’s “Andante and Variations,” and Dean’s “Twelve Angry Men,” the latter of which features twelve cellos.

In this episode of “In Concert with CMS”, we begin with Beethoven’s “Piano Trio, Op. 11,” an early three-movement work highlighted by lyrical clarinet passages. We’ll follow that up with a reduction of Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 20” arranged by Carl Czerny . 

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space , home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves...

Cliff comes back from a music festival where attendees were listening to songs older and wonders why the music of the 60s, 70s and early 80s retains its cultural currency well past its expected expiration date. He then delves into a wide mix of new music from pop hits to tasty under-the-radar gems. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Opening Theme...

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space , home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves...

It's all about the piano trio in this episode of “In Concert with CMS.” The first piece is Haydn’s spirited “Piano Trio in A major.” We follow that with Beethoven’s “Piano Trio in B-flat major."

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space , home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves...

Volume 14 leans into the "modern" part of Modern Sounds with a new Skrillex song but stays anchored with some modern-classic singer-songwriters and everything in between. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Opening Theme music: Dreamland | Rebounder The Place That Makes Me Happy | The Moss Back on 74 | Jungle Don't Forget Me | Maggie Rogers One Night, All Night |...

Ah Grammy season! Most people's glimpse into the world of contemporary music, but it falls short. There are so many more categories now than when then Grammy's were reflective of what was both popular and critically acclaimed, but there's also so much more new music now than ever. And we have to remember, the Grammy's are a TV show at heart. Dive in to Volume 13 of Modern Sounds for a taste of wha...