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Mozart's No. 1 Fan

The young Franz Schubert wrote in his diary: "O...immortal Mozart! What countless impressions of a brighter life you've impressed upon our souls!" So, when Schubert borrowed one of Mozart's tunes and used it for his own symphony, was it a tribute? Music by Mozart's No. 1 fan, on Wednesday's Performance Today. Jade Simmons guest-hosts.

Episode Playlist

Hour 1

Franz Schubert: Marche Militaire in D maj. Op.51, No.1, D733, No. 1
Philharmonia Orchestra; SIr Charles Groves, conductor
Sir Charles's Precious Music Box
Denon 73674

Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, D. 485
Houston Symphony; Matthew Halls, conductor
Houston Symphony, Jones Hall, Houston, TX

This week's contestant is Genevieve W. from Quakertown, PA: Piano Puzzler

Christopher Aspaas: 'Tis Winter
St. Olaf Chapel Choir; Christopher Aspaas, conductor
St. Olaf Christmas Festival, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

David Brunner: Winter Changes
Judy Mason, piano; Spivey Hall Children's Choir; Martha Shaw, conductor
Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA

Hour 2

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonatina in C minor, WoO 43 No. 1
Lajos Mayer, mandolin; Imre Rohmann, piano
Beet0hoven Rarities
Hungaroton 12303

Bedrich Smetana: Trio in G minor, Op. 15
Yehuda Hanani, cello; Roman Rabinovich, piano; Soovin Kim, violin
Close Encounters With Music, Mahaiwe Theater, Great Barrington, MA

Michael Praetorius: Lo How a Rose 'Er Blooming
Canadian Brass
USNYPR, The Green Space, New York, NY

Franz Schubert (arr. Federico Moreno Torroba): Ave Maria
Los Romeros: Pepe, Celin, Lito, Celino and Angel Romero, guitars; Concerto Malaga; Massimo Paris, conductor
Christmas with Los Romeros
DG 17474

Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Danish National Symphony Orchestra; Otto Tausk, conductor
Concert Hall, DR Concert House, Copenhagen

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