Inside the Music

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. 200Allegro spiritosoAndanteMenuetPrestoEnsemble Haydn‐BerlinHansjörg Schellenberger, conductor [10/14/2000 performance]Divertimento in F Major, K. 138AllegroAndantePrestoBudapest Strings [11/13/2002 performance]Piano Sonata in A Minor, K. 310Allegro maestosoAndante cantabile con espressionePrestoRafal Blechacz [4/8/2018 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 66Allegro energico e con fuocoAndante espressivoScherzo: Molto allegro quasi prestoTrio Cavatina [10/28/2009 performance]Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80Allegro vivace assaiAllegro assaiAdagioFinale: Allegro moltoModigliani Quartet [11/19/2017 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 2Allegro assai appassionatoScherzo: Allegro di moltoDoric Quartet [2/17/2019 performance]Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49Molto allegro ed agitatoAndante con moto tranquilloScherzo: Leggiero e vivaceFinale: Allegro assai appassionatoTrio Cavatina [10/28/2009 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 1AdagioScherzo: PrestoAllegro moderatoPei‐Yao Wang, piano; Carmit Zori, violin; Eric Nowlin, viola; Sophie Shao, cello[2/14/2010 performance]Quartet in A Minor, Op. 13Adagio non lentoIntermezzo: Allegretto con moto—Allegro di moltoPresto—Adagio non lentoÉbène Quartet [11/13/2014 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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 140Frederic Chiu [11/13/2002 performance]Bach‐Busoni: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004Arnaldo Cohen [1/21/2001 performance]Bach‐Busoni: Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532Dubravka Tomsic [3/24/2000 performance]Casals: Song of the BirdsBudapest Strings [11/13/2002 performance]Piazzolla: OblivionKremerata Baltica [4/28/2002 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 42Alexander Melnikov [1/29/2017 performance]Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19David Finckel & Wu Han [5/20/2005 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 23No. 1 in F‐Sharp MinorNo. 2 in B‐flat MajorNo. 3 in D MinorNo. 4 in D MajorNo. 5 in G MinorNo. 6 in E‐flat MajorNo. 7 in C MinorYefim Bronfman [11/30/2002]Chopin Variations, Op. 22Alexander Melnikov [1/29/2017]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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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 EtudesOp. 10, No. 1 in C MajorOp. 10, No. 4 in C-sharp MinorOp. 10, No. 5 in G-flat MajorOp. 10, No. 9 in F MinorOp. 25, No. 1 in A-flat MajorOp. 25, No. 2 in F MinorOp. 25, No. 6 in G-sharp MinorOp. 25, No. 8 in D-flat MajoDubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance]Op. 10, No. 10 in A-flat MajorOp. 10, No. 11 in E-flat MajorOp. 25, No. 12 in C MinorArnaldo Cohen [1/31/1999 performance]Op. 10, No. 12, RevolutionaryYefim Bronfman [11/30/2002 performance]Barcarolle in F-sharp Minor, Op. 60Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance]Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, HeroicRafal Blechacz [4/8/2018 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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, TragicRafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance]Complete BalladesNo. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52Emanuel Ax [12/2/2005 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 49Dubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance]Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57Dubravka Tomsic [12/4/2003 performance]Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1Emanuel Ax [1/25/2009 performance]Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1Ieva Jokubaviciute [2/21/2010 performance]Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance]Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1Emanuel Ax [2/29/2008 performance]Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 24Rafal Blechacz [4/8/2018 performance]Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7Arnaldo Cohen [10/23/2004 performance]Three Mazurkas, Op. 56Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance]Three Mazurkas, Op. 59Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 64Rafal Blechacz [10/26/2014 performance]Complete ScherziNo. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54Emanuel Ax [4/24/2004 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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 IsoldeMarc-André Hamelin [3/18/2007 performance]Verdi/Liszt: Ernani-Paraphrase de concertMarc-André Hamelin [3/18/2007 performance]Réminiscences de Norma (Bellini)Llŷr Williams [12/3/2017 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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: SuisseEmanuel Ax [1/25/2009 performance]Legend No. 1: St. Francis of Assisi – Sermon to the BirdsDubravka Tomsic [3/24/2000 performance]Ballade No. 2Emanuel Ax [12/2/2005 performance]Mephisto Waltz No. 1Emanuel Ax [1/25/2009 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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 TranscriptionsLiebesbotschaftFrühlingsglaubeStändchenAuf dem Wasser zu singenAve MariaLlŷr Williams [12/3/2017 performance]Chopin/Liszt: Chant Polonais No. 5Marc-André Hamelin [3/18/2007 performance]Après une lecture du Dante, fantasia quasi SonataPaul Lewis [3/18/2016 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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: ItalieEmanuel Ax [5/6/2018 performance]Sonata in B MinorDubravka Tomsic [3/24/2000 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 109Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111Paul 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 audience members about the program.Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 130/133Belcea 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

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. 120Fuga: AllegroTempo di Menuetto moderatoPaul Lewis [10/20/2019 performance]Piano Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110Adagio ma non troppo—Allegro ma non troppoPaul Lewis [3/22/2015 performance]Quartet in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivoQuatuor Ébène [3/10/2016 performance]Große Fuge, Op. 133Belcea 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside the Music dives into Ludwig van Beethoven's late piano and string quartet works with live CRC performances by pianist Paul Lewis and the Brentano and Emerson quartets.Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110Moderato cantabile molto espressivoAllegro moltoPaul Lewis [3/22/2015 performance]Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127AllegroBrentano Quartet [1/24/2010 performance]Bagatelles, Op. 126Andante con moto, cantabile e compiacevoleAllegroAndante, cantabile e graziosoPaul Lewis [11/12/2007 performance]Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der Lydischen Tonart: Adagio—AndanteEmerson Quartet [5/10/2007 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside the Music explores works from Ludwig van Beethoven's later period as he struggled with hearing loss and other personal issues. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he dives into these works of Beethoven through live CRC performances by pianist Jeremy Denk; the Emerson Quartet; and the Quatuor Ebène; and Musicians from Marlboro.Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106Adagio sostenutoJeremy Denk [12/11/2007 performance]Selections from 25 Scottish Songs, Op. 108The Sweetest Lad was JamieThe Lovely Lass of InvernessMusicians from Marlboro [2/3/2008 performance]Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano; Lily Francis, violin; Marcy Rosen, cello; Yeva Yukovabatutte, pianoQuartet in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131Allegro molto vivaceAllegro moderato – AdagioEbène Quartet [3/10/2016 performance]Quartet in F Major, Op. 135Lento assai, cantante e tranquilloGrave ma non troppo tratto—AllegroEmerson Quartet [2/4/2007 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

This week, Inside The Music takes an in-depth look at the famous Archduke Trio, Op. 97 of Beethoven, performed in its entirety by the Trio Cavatina.Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, ArchdukeTrio Cavatina [11/2/2007 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores theme and variation works of Ludwig van Beethoven's middle period. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he examines these works of Beethoven through live CRC performances by Christian Tetzlaff, violin and Alexander Lonquich, piano; Pamela Frank, violin and Claude Frank, piano; the Brentano Quartet; and the Quatuor Ebène.Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 30, No. 1Allegretto con variazioniChristian Tetzlaff, violin; Alexander Lonquich, piano [11/30/2007 performance]Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 96Poco allegrettoPamela Frank, violin and Claude Frank, piano [1/30/2000 performance]Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabileBrentano Quartet [1/24/2010 performance]Quartet in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabileQuatuor Ebène [3/10/2016 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music continues the exploration of Ludwig van Beethoven's genius through chamber works of his middle period. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he examines these works of Beethoven with live CRC performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and Christian Zacharias, the Belcea Quartet, and Trio Cavatina.Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, AppassionataAllegro assaiEmanuel Ax [2/29/2008 performance]Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2, RazumovskyMolto adagioBelcea Quartet [1/17/2004 performance]Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 70, No. 1, GhostAllegretto ma non troppoTrio Cavatina [11/2/2007 performance]Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 90Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und AusdruckNicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragenChristian Zacharias [10/30/2016 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores further the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores works of Beethoven with live CRC performances by pianist Emanuel Ax and the Brentano Quartet.Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1Adagio graziosoEmanuel Ax [4/24/2016 performance]Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3, RazumovskyAndante con moto – Allegro vivaceAndante con moto quasi allegrettoBrentano Quartet [1/24/2010 performance]Sonata in C Major, Op. 53, WaldsteinIntroduzione: Adagio moltoRondo: Allegretto moderato – PrestissimoEmanuel Ax [5/6/2018 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music presents Ludwig van Beethoven's Opus 10 and 18, Nos. 3 in their entireties. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, for live CRC performances by pianist Yefim Bronfman and the Belcea Quartet.Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3Yefim Bronfman, piano [11/20/2002 performance]Quartet in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3Belcea Quartet [10/16/2014 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music delves into Ludwig van Beethoven's ability to turn a single musical idea into countless melodies. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he examines theme and variation works of Beethoven with live CRC performances by pianists Arnaldo Cohen, Emanuel Ax, Jonathan Biss, and Paul Lewis.32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80Arnaldo Cohen, piano [10/23/2004 performance]6 Variations on a Theme in F Major, Op. 34Emanuel Ax [4/24/2016 performance]Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, AppassionataAndante con motoJonathan Biss, piano [4/12/2015 performance]Piano Sonata in E Major, Op. 109Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivoPaul 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 audience members about the program.Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music continues its exploration of Ludwig van Beethoven's early works which would lead to his monumental career. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores these impactful works of Beethoven with live CRC performances by pianist Rafał Blechacz, the Brentano Quartet, Pamela Frank, violin and Claude Frank, piano, and Musicians from Marlboro.Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, PathétiqueAdagio cantabileRondo: AllegroRafał Blechacz, piano [10/26/2014 performance]Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1Adagio affettuoso ed appassionatoBrentano Quartet [1/24/2010 performance]Violin Sonata in A Minor, Op. 23PrestoPamela Frank, violin and Claude Frank, piano [1/30/2000 performance]Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, Op. 16Rondo: Allegro ma non troppoMusicians From Marlboro – Gilbert Kalish, piano; Rudy Vrbsky, oboe; Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet; Shinyee Na, bassoon; Paul LaFollette [3/2/2006 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music begins its 3 month celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven with a look at the early works that would launch his compositional career. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores the Opp. 1 and 2 of Beethoven with live CRC performances by the Trio Cavatina, pianist Emanuel Ax, and Musicians from Marlboro.Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1AllegroAdagio cantabileTrio Cavatina [11/2/2007 performance]Piano Sonata, Op. 2, No. 2Scherzo: AllegrettoRondo: GraziosoEmanuel Ax, piano [2/29/2008 performance]Piano Trio, Op. 1, No. 2Scherzo: AllegroFinale: PrestoMusicians From Marlboro – Jeremy Denk, piano, Michi Wiancko, violin, Sumire Kudo, cello[3/18/2002 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores works of composers Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven following the connection between the two. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores the path from Haydn to Beethoven through live CRC performances by the Jupiter and Brentano quartets featuring an interview with Misha Amory, violist of the Brentano Quartet.Haydn: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2Allegro moderatoAndanteJupiter Quartet [10/2/2008]Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1Allegro con brioAdagio affettuoso ed appassionatoBrentano Quartet [1/24/2010]Featuring an interview with Misha Amory, violist of the Brentano QuartetDive 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores works of composer Joseph Haydn leading to his being the father of the Classical era. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores Haydn through live CRC performances by pianist Paul Lewis, the Belcea and Doric Quartets, Trio Cavatina, and the Haydn-Ensemble Berlin with conductor Hansjörg Schellenberger.Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34PrestoAdagioVivace moltoPaul Lewis, piano [10/20/2019 performance]Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5Largo e cantabileScherzo: AllegroBelcea Quartet [10/14/2018 performance]Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 64, No. 3 – Menuet: AllegrettoDoric Quartet [3/10/2017]Haydn: Piano Trio in E Minor, Hob. XV:12 – Allegro moderatoTrio Cavatina [10/28/2009]Haydn: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat Major, Hob. I:22, The PhilosopherMenuetFinale: PrestoHaydn-Ensemble BerlinHansjörg Schellenberger, conductor [10/14/2000]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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores works of composer Robert Schumann and the effect his love for his wife Clara had on his music. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores Schumann's compositions through live CRC performances by pianists Christian Zacharias and Arnaldo Cohen, mezzo Bernarda Fink and pianist Anthony Spiri, and the Nash Ensemble of London.Schumann: Davidsbundlertanze, Op. 6Lebhaft Innig Mit Humor Ungeduldig Einfach Christian Zacharias, piano [10/20/2016 performance]Schumann: Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18 Arnaldo Cohen, piano [1/31/1999 performance]Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 Seit ich ihn gesehenEr, der Herrlichste von allenIch kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben Du Ring an meinem FingerHelft mir, ihr SchwesternBernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano & Anthony Spiri, piano [11/13/2016 performance]Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Scherzo: Molto vivace Finale: Allegro ma non troppoThe Nash Ensemble of London [5/10/2001 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores works of composer Claude Debussy and the influences behind them. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he explores Debussy's compositions through live CRC performances by the Ébène Quartet, pianists Emanuel Ax and Alexander Melnikov, and flutist Emmanuel Pahud.Debussy: String Quartet in G MinorAndantino, doucement expressifTrès modéréÉbène Quartet [3/10/2016 performance]Debussy: EstampesPagodesLa soirée dans GrenadeJardins sous la pluieEmanuel Ax, piano [4/28/2004 performance]Debussy: Préludes, Book IIBrouillardsLa puerta del vinoBruyèresGénéral Lavine-eccentric: Dans le style et le mouvement d'un CakewalkAlexander Melnikov, piano [1/29/2017 performance]Debussy: SyrinxEmmanuel Pahud, flute [10/29/1999 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music continues its exploration of composer Johannes Brahms. Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, explores the composer's work and complex emotional makeup through live CRC performances by pianist Pei‐Yao Wang, violinist Tai Murray, violist Eric Nowlin, and cellist Sophie Shao; Musicians From Marlboro featuring horn player Radovan Vlatković, violinist Soovin Kim, and pianist Anna Polonsky; the Modigliani String Quartet; pianist Paul Lewis; violinist Alexi Kenney and pianist Renana Gutman; and clarinetist Anthony McGill, and the Dover String Quartet.Brahms: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60 – AndantePei‐Yao Wang, piano; Tai Murray, violin; Eric Nowlin, viola; Sophie Shao, cello [1/11/2009 performance]Brahms: Horn Trio in E‐flat Major, Op. 40 – Adagio mestoMusicians From Marlboro [3/25/2007 performance]Radovan Vlatković, horn; Soovin Kim, violin; Anna Polonsky, pianoBrahms: Quartet in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1 – Romanze: Poco adagioModigliani String Quartet [11/19/2017 performance]Brahms: Romanze in F Major, Op. 118, No. 5Paul Lewis [11/12/2017 performance]Brahms: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 108 – AdagioAlexi Kenney, violin; Renana Gutman, piano [10/21/2018 performance]Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115 – AdagioAnthony McGill, clarinet; Dover String Quartet [2/28/2016 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores intermezzi of composer Johannes Brahms. Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney as he explores these miniature compositions through live CRC performances by pianists Paul Lewis and Benjamin Grosvenor.Brahms: 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117Paul Lewis, piano [3/18/2016 performance]Brahms: 4 Intermezzi from Klavierstucke, Op. 118Paul Lewis, piano [11/12/2017 performance]Brahms: 3 Intermezzi from Klavierstucke, Op. 119Benjamin Grosvenor [11/5/2017 performance]Featuring an interview with pianist Paul LewisDive 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores the work of composer Béla Bartók. Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney as he explores Bartók's compositions through live CRC performances by the Budapest Strings, pianist Zoltán Fejérvári, and the Ébène and Doric string quartets.Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra – Allegro non troppoBudapest Strings [11/14/1999 performance]Bartók: Out of DoorsZoltán Fejérvári, piano [11/7/2018 performance]Bartók: Quartet No. 4Allegretto pizzicatoAllegro moltoÉbène String Quartet [11/13/2014 performance]Bartók: Quartet No. 5Scherzo: Alla bulgareseFinale: Allegro vivaceDoric String Quartet [2/17/2019 performance]Featuring an interview with Jennifer Lee, Curator of Performing Arts Collections, Columbia UniversityDive 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores the work of composer Maurice Ravel. Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney as he explores Ravel's works through live CRC performances by the Brentano String Quartet, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, and Musicians from Marlboro.Ravel: String Quartet in F MajorTrès lentVif et agitéBrentano String Quartet [11/3/19 performance]Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit – ScarboBenjamin Grosvenor, piano [11/5/17 performance]Ravel: Chansons madécassesMusicians From Marlboro [3/17/2001 performance]Stephanie Houtzeel, mezzo‐soprano; Demarre McGill, flute; Marcy Rosen, cello; Jonathan Biss, pianoFeaturing an interview with Mark Steinberg, violinist of the Brentano QuartetDive 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores the work of composer Leoš Janáček. Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney as he explores works of Janáček through live CRC performances by pianist Zoltán Fejérvári, Members of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and the Belcea Quartet.Janáček: In the MistsAndanteMolto adagioZoltán Fejérvári, piano [11/7/2018 performance]Janáček: Mladi for WindsMembers of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe [3/1/1997 performance]Janáček: Quartet No. 2, ‘Intimate Letters'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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music explores the work of composer Frédéric Chopin. Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores piano works of Chopin through live CRC performances by pianists Arnaldo Cohen, Jonathan Biss, Rafał Blechacz, and Emanuel Ax.Chopin: Etudes, Op. 10No. 10 in A‐flat MajorNo. 11 in E‐flat MajorArnaldo Cohen, piano [1/31/1999 performance]Chopin: Three Mazurkas, Op. 59Jonathan Biss, piano [4/15/2009 performance]Chopin: Polonaise in A‐flat Major, Op. 53, HeroicRafał Blechacz, piano [4/8/2018 performance]Chopin: Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54Emanuel Ax, piano [4/28/2004 performance]Chopin: Nocturne in C‐sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1Emanuel Ax, piano [2/29/2008 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music continues its exploration of composer Franz Schubert through his late works. Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores selections from Schubert's celebrated Death and the Maiden quartet, Winterreise, and A-major Piano Sonata through live CRC performances by the Belcea Quartet,  tenor Ian Bostridge, and pianist Jonathan Biss.Schubert: Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, Death and the Maiden – Andante con motoBelcea Quartet [10/16/2016 performance]Schubert: Selections from Winterreise, D. 911 Der Lindenbaum Wasserflut Die Post Die Nebensonnen Der Leiermann Ian Bostridge, tenor; WenWen Du, piano [4/19/2015 performance]Schubert: Piano Sonata in A Major, D. 959 – Rondo: Allegretto–PrestoJonathan Biss [3/12/2017 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Inside The Music podcast kicks off with an exploration of composer Franz Schubert and his role in bridging the Classical and Romantic periods. Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney highlights this important transitional role by exploring some of Schubert's celebrated string quartets through live CRC performances by the Belcea, Doric, and Modigliani quartets. He also interviews cellist John Myerscough of the Doric Quartet and gets his insight on Schubert's monumental G-major Quartet, D. 887.Schubert: Quartet in E‐flat Major, D. 87 – Allegro moderato Belcea Quartet [10/16/2016 performance]Schubert: Quartettsatz in C Minor, D. 402 Modigliani Quartet [2/21/2016 performance]Schubert: Quartet in G Major, D. 887 – Allegro molto moderato Doric Quartet [3/10/2017 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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical

Join Artistic Director Derek Delaney for INSIDE THE MUSIC, now on demand via your favorite podcast app! He explores in depth some of your favorite composers and musical styles through archival recordings from the last 25 years of the series. New episodes are uploaded biweekly on Mondays starting December 4th.Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date on the latest episodes. New episodes will automatically download upon release.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 to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical