In Richard Strauss' opera, "Der Rosenkavalier," an older woman gracefully steps aside so her young lover can be with someone new. Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade often sings the role of the dashing young Octavian. But in real life, she's getting ready to say goodbye to the stage after a long and glittering career. Join us today to hear the final scene from "Der Rosenkavalier," featuring Frederica von Stade.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Frederic Chopin: Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1
Pianist Maurizio Pollini
Alexander Glazunov: Introduction and Dance from "Salome," Op. 90
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra with conductor Jose Serebrier
Chris Walden: "Gaia," from Symphony No. 1 ("The Four Elements")
The Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra with conductor Chris Walden
Brian Holmes: "Biology," from "Updike's Science"
Soprano Cheryl Keller and pianist Miles Graber
Holy Names University, Oakland, California
Richard Strauss: Final Scene from "Der Rosenkavalier"
Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and sopranos Marnie Breckenridge and Melody Moore with the Russian National Orchestra and conductor Stephane Deneve
Festival del Sole, Yountville, California
Hour 2
Johann Sebastian Bach: Presto from Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, BWV 1049
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Piotr Szewczyk: "The Rebel"
The Sybarite Chamber Players
Aspen Music Festival, Aspen, Colorado
Peter Tchaikovsky: "Souvenir of Florence" for Strings, Op. 70
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe with conductor Douglas Boyd
International Chamber Orchestra Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota
Frederic Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in D-flat, Op. 27
Pianist Gabriela Montero
Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland
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