Inside the Music

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 Menuet...

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; Al...

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 pe...

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...

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] Pian...

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; Ga...

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 Pre...

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 Sche...

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: Al...

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 [2/14/2...

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, BW...

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...

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....

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 Ma...

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...

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 [...

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...

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 performa...

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...

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 [3/2...

Inside the Music continues its exploration of Franz Liszt through his transcriptions and interpretations of the works of others. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores the Hungarian composer's works with live CRC performance by pianists Llŷr Williams, Marc-André Hamelin, and Paul Lewis. Schubert/Liszt: Song Transcriptions Liebesbotschaft Frühlingsgla...

This week's episode of Inside the Music begins our exploration of virtuoso composers beginning with Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt with live CRC performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and Dubravka Tomsic.   Tre Sonetti del Petrarca from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie Emanuel Ax [5/6/2018 performance] Sonata in B Minor Dubravka Tomsic [3/24/2000 performance] Dive deeper...

On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek explores two of Beethoven's late piano sonatas, Opp. 109 and 111, in their entirety performed live at CRC by pianist Paul Lewis. Piano Sonata in E Major, Op. 109 Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111 Paul Lewis [3/22/2015 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audien...

On this episode of Inside the Music, we invite our audience to listen to the entirety of Beethoven's Op. 130/133 including the iconic Große Fuge. Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130/133 Belcea Quartet [10/14/2018 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up...

This week, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores the fugal writing of Beethoven's late period with live CRC performances by pianists Jeremy Denk and Paul Lewis and the Belcea and ‭Ébène quartets. 33 Variations on a Theme of Anton Diabelli, Op. 120 Fuga: Allegro Tempo di Menuetto moderato Paul Lewis [10/20/2019 performance] Piano Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110 A...