Lorin Maazel conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 8. The Philharmonic is joined by New York Choral Artists, The Dessoff Symphonic Choir, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and soloists.

Herbert Blomstedt leads Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Cello Concerto, with Romanian cellist Andrei Ioniţă. Plus, hear vintage RCA recordings of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Johann Strauss, Jr.’s Thunder and Lightning Polka, conducted by Fritz Reiner.

Pianist Beatrice Rana dazzles in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, with Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla leading the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. The program also includes Shostakovich’s satirical Antiformalist Rayok and Weinberg’s profoundly moving Symphony No. 21, Kaddish.

Each week Bill explores a different theme in classical music with illuminating commentary and musical examples, over the course of time sampling from all genres and eras of classical music. This week: "A Visit with Richard Stoltzman" - Bill shares an interview with the legendary clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, whose career spans over 50 years as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, jazz performer, arranger, and recording artist.