The story of Don Juan taps a deep territory in the human psyche: love, betrayal, excess, and death. On Friday's Performance Today, we'll hear Richard Strauss's explosive tone poem based on the story of Don Juan. Plus, a stunning performance of three traditional Chinese songs arranged for string quartet.
Twenty-five talented pianists competed in this year's National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami. On Thursday's Performance Today, we'll hear dazzling performances from three of the contestants. Plus, a half hour of music that took Mozart four days to write -- his Symphony No. 36.
Every five years since 1975, the American Chopin Foundation has held a National Chopin piano competition. On Wednesday's Performance Today, we'll hear from this year's winner, 17-year-old Eric Lu. Plus, composer Bruce Adolphe joins us with this week's Piano Puzzler.
On Tuesday's Performance Today, we'll hear two great American music institutions in concert. First, the New York Philharmonic plays Ravel's Mother Goose Suite at Lincoln Center. And then, the U.S. Marine Band plays music that honors President John F. Kennedy in Virginia.
On Monday's Performance Today, we'll hear Sharon Kam and her clarinet take center stage in Madrid, playing a clarinet showpiece by Carl Maria von Weber.
Have you ever attended a concert during an earthquake -- or performed during one? Violinist Simone Porter can answer 'yes' to at least one of those questions. On this weekend's Performance Today, Porter joins Fred in the studio as our newest Young Artist in Residence, where she'll discuss a particularly memorable concert performance in California.
Violinist Simone Porter practices alone for five hours a day, and spends lots of time travelling by herself. How does she deal with the solitude? Porter will share her answer on Friday's Performance Today, when she joins Fred in the studio with music and wisdom.
Have you ever attended a concert during an earthquake -- or performed during one? Violinist Simone Porter can answer 'yes' to at least one of those questions. On Thursday's Performance Today, Porter joins Fred in the studio as our newest Young Artist in Residence. On day two of her residency, she'll discuss a particularly memorable concert performance in California, and she'll play music by Prokofiev.
On Wednesday's Performance Today, we'll meet our newest PT Young Artist in Residence: violinist Simone Porter, who possesses poise and presence well beyond her years. Plus, a musical celebration in honor of Yo-Yo Ma's 60th birthday.
