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Yunchan Lim

Yunchan Lim

During the most recent Cliburn International Piano Competition, Yunchan Lim boldly played an hour-long recital with just the Transcendental Etudes by Franz Liszt. It's difficult, demanding music...and he went on to win the Gold Medal. Hear Yunchan Lim play Liszt's Transcendental Etudes on this episode of Performance Today.

It's time for that bass trombone to shine

It's time for that bass trombone to shine

The rich, deep tone of the bass trombone makes it part of the backbone of a brass section, but it rarely gets a moment in the spotlight. Now, it's time to shine. On today's show, hear a new concerto by Kenneth Fuchs, featuring George Curran on bass trombone.

Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell

Maurice Ravel’s second violin sonata is known for its show-stopping moments, but Joshua Bell says that the very beginning of the piece is his favorite. We’ll hear Joshua Bell play Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2 on today’s show.

Kenji Bunch: Time In

Kenji Bunch: Time In

Polyrhythm means two or more different rhythms going at the same time. Composer Kenji Bunch recently wrote a piece using polyrhythm as a metaphor for the peaceful coexistence of opposing ideologies. He not only used polyrhythms; he also used elements from a wide range of musical traditions. On today's show, we'll take you to Portland, Oregon, to hear "Time In" by Kenji Bunch.

Ahhh

Ahhh

According to the famous song, whenever "The Girl from Ipanema" passes someone, they respond:  "Ahhh." Composer Dylan Schneider drew inspiration from that moment in a new piece filled with bossa nova and the enchanting sounds of the Amazon rainforest. Join us today to hear the Cassatt String Quartet perform "Goes A-H-H-H" by Dylan Schneider from a concert at the Seal Bay Festival in Vinalhaven, Maine.

PT Weekend: Leif Ove Andsnes

PT Weekend: Leif Ove Andsnes

Compared to Antonin Dvorak's big hits, his Poetic Tone Pictures collection has flown mostly under the radar. It's a collection of musical poetry, and each piece reflects a different mood or "picture." Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes says it's gorgeous, and we'll hear him play it on today's show.

Inocente Carreño's beloved home island

Inocente Carreño's beloved home island

Composer Inocente Carreño was born in 1919 on a little Venezuelan island called Margarita. On today's show, hear the music he wrote in tribute to his beloved home island: "Margariteña" by Inocente Carreño.

Michael Abels: Borders

Michael Abels: Borders

Join us today for the world premiere performance of a concerto that composer Michael Abels wrote for Slovenian guitarist Mak Grgic. We'll hear the story behind the piece and how it became an emotional collaboration inspired by the idea of finding beauty in troubled environments.

Leif Ove Andsnes

Leif Ove Andsnes

Compared to Antonin Dvorak's big hits, his Poetic Tone Pictures collection has flown mostly under the radar. It's a collection of musical poetry, and each piece reflects a different mood or "picture." Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes says it's gorgeous, and we'll hear him play it on today's show.

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