This week on Between the Keys, The Classical Network's Artist-in-Residence Jed Distler launches a two part survey of the musical Scherzo. While a scherzo is defined as "a vigorous, light or playful composition, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or sonata," the genre, in fact, embraces a wide range of moods.
This first of two episodes titled "Serious Scherzo!" features music by Griffes, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Schumann, Grieg, Lukas Foss and Chopin. Performers include David Alan Wehr, Scott Dunn, Natan Brand, Andreas Staier, Eileen Joyce and Mikhail Pletnev.
Tune in to Between the Keys, Tuesday April 17th at 10:00 PM.