William Shakespeare's play about two young, star-crossed lovers has provided the inspiration for some great music. On today's show, we'll hear the lush romanticism of Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" overture, and Prokofiev's ballet suites, with their combination of power and intimacy. Vladimir Spivakov leads the National Philharmonic of Russia, in concert at the Worcester Music Festival.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Franz Schubert: Minuet No. 5 in C, D. 89
Moscow Virtuosi with conductor Vladimir Spivakov
Johann Michael Haydn: Finale from Divertimento for Flute, Horn, Violin, Viola, and Cello in G, Perger 94
Members of the Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York
Kosciuszko Foundation, New York City
Robert Schumann: "Traumerei"
Guitarist Ian Watt
Parkening International Guitar Competition, Malibu, California
Robert Schumann: "Nachtstucke," Op. 23
Pianist Shai Wosner
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
Peter Tchaikovsky: "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture"
The National Philharmonic of Russia with conductor Vladimir Spivakov
Worcester Music Festival, Worcester, Massachusetts
Sergei Prokofiev: Excerpts from "Romeo and Juliet" Suites, Op. 64b and 64c
The National Philharmonic of Russia with conductor Vladimir Spivakov
Worcester Music Festival, Worcester, Massachusetts
Hour 2
Ludwig van Beethoven: Allegro from Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 12
Violinist Jorja Fleezanis and pianist Cyril Huve
Anton Arensky: "Chant Triste"
Cellist Jamie Walton and pianist Daniel Greenwood
Wigmore Hall, London, England
Johannes Brahms: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51
Members of the American String Project
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Traditional (Arranged by Andrew Smith): "I Mine Kate Ungdomsdagar"
Trio Mediaeval
Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
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