On one of the coldest days of the year, pianist Jon Nakamatsu and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director Ward Stare stopped by our studios to chat with WXXI-FM Music Director Julia Figueras about a show that promises to be hot, with some moody Rachmaninov, bouncy Beethoven, and the always challenging Rite of Spring by Stravinsky. Along the way, they discussed Beethoven's keyboard abilities and why Stravinsky's masterpiece is, in the end, about life and renewal.
A collection of discussions between special guests and Music Director and midday host, Julia Figueras.
On Record with Ward Stare and Jon Nakamatsu
Ward Stare: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra/Jon Nakamatsu: jonnakamatsu.com
