Johannes Brahms told Anton Bruckner that he just didn't understand his symphonies... and Bruckner replied: "I have the exact same problem with yours." On Tuesday's Performance Today, we'll hear the New York Philharmonic play music by the often misunderstood Bruckner - the gorgeous slow movement from his Symphony No. 8.
In 1829, composer Felix Mendelssohn went on a walking tour of Scotland. He sent a musical sketch in a letter back to his family, and those notes turned out to be the beginnings of his "Scottish Symphony." Join us for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3, on Monday's Performance Today.
Nathalie Joachim is at the vanguard of a new approach to the classical tradition. She combines a wide range of musical styles and sounds... classical, soul, hip-hop... really, anything goes. On this weekend's Performance Today, join us for music and conversation with flutist and composer Nathalie Joachim.
Chiquinha Gonzago established a career for herself as a professional musician in nineteenth century Brazil at a time when it was widely considered scandalous to do so.
On Friday's Performance Today, we'll hear the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra play the world premiere of "Abound" by composer Emily Cooley.
Nathalie Joachim is at the vanguard of a new approach to the classical tradition. She combines a wide range of musical styles and sounds... classical, soul, hip-hop... really, anything goes. On Thursday's Performance Today, join us for music and conversation with flutist and composer Nathalie Joachim.
In his mid-20s, Ludwig van Beethoven was aspiring to be a composer, but he was known mostly as a pianist... he was still searching for his own musical voice. On Wednesday's Performance Today, hear wonderfully accomplished music by the young composer, before he became the Beethoven we know today.
The final symphony by Jean Sibelius unfolds in a single riveting movement, an unbroken, weightless flow of music. It's the Symphony No. 7 by Sibelius, in concert, on Tuesday's Performance Today.
Kurt Weill is most commonly known for his contributions to musical theater, but, with the patronage of the "American Princess," he wrote some classical music as well. On Monday's Performance Today, find out more about Weill's patron and hear his Symphony No. 2, from a concert in Houston.
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