Over the decades that Bill has conducted orchestras and hosted radio programs, he feels very fortunate to have worked with and become friends with many prominent musicians. In this program, Bill will feature some of these virtuosic musicians whom he has watched grow and has admired for many years. To highlight this warm spirit of musical friendships, Bill has chosen many works that composers have written for their best friends, who also happen to be virtuosi. Five hours of gorgeous rich tones and great melodies like Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto played by pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet featuring the Pacifica Quartet and their friend Anthony McGill, and Chopin’s Cello Sonata with pianist Garrick Ohlsson accompanying cellist Carter Brey.
Some of my Best Friends are Virtuosi
Playlist
Episode 1
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Violin Partita #2 In D Minor, BWV 1004 –
2. Courante
Hilary Hahn, violin
Hilary Hahn Plays Bach
Sony Classical SK 62793
2:09
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Violin Partita #2 In D Minor, BWV 1004 –
3. Sarabande
Hilary Hahn, violin
Hilary Hahn Plays Bach
Sony Classical SK 62793
4:44
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Violin Partita #2 In D Minor, BWV 1004 –
4. Gigue
Hilary Hahn, violin
Hilary Hahn Plays Bach
Sony Classical SK 62793
3:23
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Bach: Concerto
In C Minor For Oboe & Violin, BWV 1060R –
1. Allegro
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Hilary Hahn, Allan Vogel; Jeffrey Kahane
Concertos
DG 474 199
4:31
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Bach: Concerto
In C Minor For Oboe & Violin, BWV 1060R –
2. Adagio
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Hilary Hahn, Allan Vogel; Jeffrey Kahane
Concertos
DG 474 199
5:21
Rautavaara, Einojuhani: Whispering
Hilary Hahn
In 27 pieces The Hilary Hahn Encores
DG 479 1725
2:48
Turnage, Mark Anthony: Hilary’s Hoedown
Hilary Hahn, Cory Smythe
In 27 pieces The Hilary Hahn Encores
DG 479 1725
2:01
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Clarinet Quintet In A, K 581, “Stadler” – 2. Larghetto
Pacifica Quartet & Anthony McGill
Mozart and Brahms Clarinet Quintets
Cedille 147
6:08
Coleman, Valerie: Portraits Of Langston – Silver Rain
McGill / McHale Trio
Portraits: Works for Flute, Clarinet & Piano
Cedille 172
4:48
Brahms, Johannes: Clarinet Quintet In B Minor, Op. 115 – Allegro
Pacifica Quartet & Anthony McGill
Mozart and Brahms Clarinet Quintets
Cedille 147
13:01
Episode 2
Bruch, Max: Violin Concerto #1 In G Minor, Op. 26 – 3. Finale: Allegro
Joshua Bell; Neville Marriner: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Violin Concertos
Decca 421 145
7:37
Kreisler, Fritz: Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
Fritz Kreisler Liebesfreud, Joshua Bell & Paul Coker
The Kreisler Album
Decca 444409
4:35
Kreisler, Fritz: Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
Fritz Kreisler Liebesfreud, Joshua Bell & Paul Coker
The Kreisler Album
Decca 444409
3:46
Lalo, Edouard: Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21 – 2. Scherzando
Joshua Bell; Charles Dutoit: Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Joshua Bell – Lalo – Saint-Saens
DG 475 6706
4:27
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”:
II. Introduzione: Adagio molto
Richard Goode, piano
Beethoven Sonatas: Opp. 53, 54, 57
Elektra nonesuch 79391
4:03
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”:
III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato
Richard Goode, piano
Beethoven Sonatas: Opp. 53, 54, 57
Elektra nonesuch 79391
9:34
Brahms, Johannes: Intermezzo In B Minor, Op. 119/1
Richard Goode, piano
Richard Goode plays Brahms
Nonesuch 7559791542
4:09
Chopin, Frédéric: Mazurka #6 In A Minor, Op. 7/2, CT 56
Richard Goode, piano
Chopin
Nonesuch 79452
1:47
Schubert, Franz: Gretchen Am Spinnrade, D 118
Dawn Upshaw, Richard Goode
Goethe Lieder
Nonesuch 79317
3:34
Brahms, Johannes: Sonata in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1:
III. Allegretto grazioso
Richard Goode & Michael Tree
Johannes Brahms Viola Sonatas
Nonesuch 53750
4:39
Episode 3
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Concerto #5 In E Flat, Op. 73, “Emperor” –
2. Adagio Un Poco Mosso
3. Rondò
Leif Ove Andsnes: Mahler Chamber Orchestra
The Beethoven Journey
Sony 88843058862
10:29
Grieg, Edvard: Lyric Pieces, Book 1, Op. 12 – Wedding Day At Troldhaugen
Leif Ove Andsnes, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; Dmitri
Piano Concerto – 6 Lyric Pieces – Piano Concerto No. 2
Virgin Classics Digital 795195
6:36
Bach,Johann Sebastian: Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1001,
III. Siciliana
Christian Tetzlaff
Bach, J.S.: Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo
Chandos CD98250
3:16
Bach,Johann Sebastian: Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1001,
IV. Presto
Christian Tetzlaff
Bach, J.S.: Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo
Chandos CD98250
3:17
Dvořák, Antonín: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, “Dumky”Op. 90, B. 166:
Lento maestoso – Allegro quasi doppio movimento
Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt
Dvořák: Piano Trios Nos. 3 and 4
Ondine ODE1316
4:04
Dvořák, Antonín: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, “Dumky”Op. 90, B. 166
II. Poco adagio – Vivace non troppo
Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt
Dvořák: Piano Trios Nos. 3 and 4
Ondine ODE1316
6:57
Dvořák, Antonín: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, “Dumky”Op. 90, B. 166
III. Andante – Vivace non troppo – Andante – Allegretto
Christian Tetzlaff, Tanja Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt
Dvořák: Piano Trios Nos. 3 and 4
Ondine ODE1316
6:33
Episode 4
Schumann , Robert & Franz Liszt: Frühlingsnacht (Spring Song)
Christopher O’Riley, piano
O’Riley’s Liszt
Oxingale Records Ox 2020
2:41
Scriabin, Alexander: Poème, Op. 32, No. 1
Christopher O’Riley, piano
At the Break
From the Top CPI3294112
2:30
Scriabin, Alexander: Prelude in B Major, Op. 11, No. 11
Christopher O’Riley, piano
At the Break
From the Top CPI3294112
1:41
Adams, John: China Gates
Christopher O’Riley, piano
China Gates/ Nightsong/ Hommage a Faure/ Sonata
Albany Records SRD 100383
4:48
Ravel, Maurice: Miroirs – Alborada Del Gracioso
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Christopher O’Riley Plays Ravel
Albany Troy 052
6:43
Ravel, Maurice: Gaspard De La Nuit – Ondine
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Christopher O’Riley Plays Ravel
Albany Troy 052
6:59
Ginastera, Albert: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, Op. 49:
III. Presto Moroso
Carter Brey & Christopher O’Riley
Le grand Tango: Music of Latin America
Helicon Records 1025
2:57
Ginastera, Albert: Saudades do Brazil (12), Suite of Dances for Orchestra, Op. 67b:
Milonga en re, Tango for Violin (or cello) & Piano
Carter Brey & Christopher O’Riley
Le grand Tango: Music of Latin America
Helicon Records 1025
3:56
Chopin, Frédéric: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. Finale: Allegro
Garrick Ohlsson & Carter Brey
Chopin the Complete Works – Garrick Ohlsson
Hyperion 44351
5:59
Billy Joel arranged by Bill McGlaughlin: And So It Goes
Karrin Allyson, Carter Brey
Collage
Concord Jazz 4709
3:44
Episode 5
Korngold, Erich Wolfgang: Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35 –
1. Moderato Nobile
Gil Shaham; André Previn: London Symphony Orchestra
Barber – Korngold – Gil Shaham
DG 439 8862
9:03
Barber, Samuel: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 – 1. Allegro
Gil Shaham; André Previn: London Symphony Orchestra
Barber – Korngold – Gil Shaham
DG 439 8862
10:13
Dvořák, Antonín: Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 100:
II. Larghetto
Gil Shaham & Orli Shaham
Gil Shaham 3 Classic Albums
DG 479 2565
3:39
Dvořák, Antonín: Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 100:
III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
Gil Shaham & Orli Shaham
Gil Shaham 3 Classic Albums
DG 479 2565
2:57
Stravinsky, Igor: Three Movements from Petrushka:
Danse Russe (Russian Dance)
Allegro Giusto
Yefim Bronfman
Mussorgsky: pictures at an Exhibition
Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka
Sony SK46481
2:30
Prokofiev, Sergei: Symphony No. 1 In D Major,
Op. 25 “Classical” (For two Pianos): I. Allegro
Martha Argerich & Yefim Bronfman
Martha Argerich & Friends: Live from the Lugano Festival 2002-2004
Warner Classics 4768712
4:11
Rachmaninoff, Sergei: Suite No. 2 for 2 Pianos, Op. 17:
Symphonic Dances for 2 Pianos: IV. Tarantella
Yefim Bronfman & Emanuel Ax
Rachmaninoff: Symphonie Dances & Suites for 2 Pianos
Sony Classical Sk 61767
6:11
Prokofiev, Sergei: Piano Sonata No. 7 In B-flat Major, Op.83:
III. Precipitato
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Yefim Bronfman Plays Prokofiev Concertos and Sonatas
Sony 88883737242
3:18
Shostakovich, Dmitri: Concerto No. 1 in C minor for Piano,
Trumpet and Orchestra, Op. 35: IV. Allegro con brio
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Shostakovich: Concertos No. 1 & 2 – Piano Quartet
Sony Classical SK 60677
6:47
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Sonata for Violin and Piano in
B-flat Major, K. 454:
II. Andante
Yefim Bronfman & Isaac Stern
Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin , K. 454, 296 & 526
Sony Classical 53972
7:52