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Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney for INSIDE THE MUSIC when he explores in depth some of your favorite composers and musical styles through archival recordings from the last 25 years of the series. New episodes are uploaded biweekly on Mondays.

  1. 09/08/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Late String Masterworks

    On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, takes a look into the final string works of Mozart through live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet, Musicians from Marlboro, and Belcea Quartet. Quartet in B‐flat Major, K. 589 Larghetto Menuetto Allegro assai Artemis Quartet [2/12/2006 performance] Viola Quintet in D Major, K. 593 Adagio Menuetto Musicians From Marlboro [2/23/2008 performance] Lily Francis & Yura Lee, violins; Eric Nowlin & Maiya Papach, violas; Marcy Rosen, cello Quartet in F Major, K. 590 Andante Menuetto Allegro Belcea Quartet [10/16/2014 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    53 min

  2. 08/25/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Quintet and the G Minor

    On this week's episode, Derek explores Mozart's late masterworks, the Clarinet Quintet and Symphony No. 40. He delves into live CRC performances by clarinetist Todd Palmer and friends and the Camerata Ireland. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Larghetto Menuetto Allegretto con Variazioni Todd Palmer, clarinet; Catherine Cho & Ruggero Allifranchini, violins; Daniel Panner, viola; Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello [2/25/2001 performance] Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Molto allegro Andante Menuetto Finale: Allegro assai Camerata Ireland Barry Douglas, conductor [10/27/2001 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    53 min

  3. 08/11/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Dedication to Haydn

    On this week's episode, Derek continues to explore the works of Mozart, this time the set of string quartets dedicated to Haydn, through live CRC performances by the Dover, Takács, and Ebène quartets. Quartet in B‐flat Major, K. 458 Hunt Allegro vivace assai Menuetto Dover Quartet [2/28/2016 performance] Quartet in D Minor, K. 421 Menuetto Allegretto ma non troppo Takács Quartet [1/28/2001 performance] Quartet in E‐flat Major, K. 428 Andante con moto Menuetto Allegro vivace Ebène Quartet [11/13/2014 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    51 min

  4. 07/28/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Delight at the Keyboard

    In this week's episode, Derek delves into the enduring keyboard works of Mozart with live CRC performances by pianists Jonathan Biss, Rafał Blechacz, and Barry Douglas with the Camerata Ireland.  Adagio in B Minor, K. 540 Menuet in D Major, K. 355 Jonathan Biss [12/9/2018 performance] Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 Rafał Blechacz [4/8/2018 performance] Piano Concerto No. 27 in B‐flat Major, K. 595 Larghetto Allegro Camerata Ireland; Barry Douglas, piano/conductor [10/27/2001 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    54 min

  5. 07/14/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Departure from Salzburg

    On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek explores works of Mozart following his departure from his home of Salzburg in favor of Vienna. Join us for live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet and pianist Jonathan Biss. Quartet in G Major, K. 387 Allegro vivace assai Menuetto Artemis Quartet [3/3/2002 performance] Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545 Andante Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance] Piano Sonata in C Minor, K. 457 Molto allegro Adagio Allegro assai Jonathan Biss [4/15/2009 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    52 min

  6. 06/30/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: A Serenade of Winds

    Inside the Music continues exploring the music of Mozart, this time his compositions for wind instruments. Join Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, and live CRC performances by the Nash Ensemble, wind soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and horn player Richard Watkins. Oboe Quartet in F Major, K. 370 Allegro Adagio Rondeau: Allegro The Nash Ensemble of London; Gareth Hulse, oboe [5/10/2001 performance] Horn Quintet in E‐flat Major, K. 407 Allegro The Nash Ensemble of London; Richard Watkins, horn [4/11/2003 performance] Wind Serenade in C Minor, K. 388 Allegro Andante Menuet Allegro Wind Soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe [3/1/1997 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    52 min

  7. 06/16/2025

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Boy Wonder

    Inside the Music begins its exploration of the music of Mozart, starting with the composer's earlier works as he matured from being a child prodigy. Join Derek, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, as he delves into live CRC performances by the Ensemble Haydn-Berlin, Budapest Strings, and pianist Rafal Blechacz. Symphony No. 28 in C Major, K. 200 Allegro spiritoso Andante Menuet Presto Ensemble Haydn‐Berlin Hansjörg Schellenberger, conductor [10/14/2000 performance] Divertimento in F Major, K. 138 Allegro Andante Presto Budapest Strings [11/13/2002 performance] Piano Sonata in A Minor, K. 310 Allegro maestoso Andante cantabile con espressione Presto Rafal Blechacz [4/8/2018 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    53 min

  8. 06/02/2025

    Felix Mendelssohn: The Loss of Fanny

    On this week's episode of Inside the Music, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney explores late works of Mendelssohn, including his final string quartet, written following the loss of his sister Fanny. This episode features live CRC performances by the Trio Cavatina and Modigliani Quartet. Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 66 Allegro energico e con fuoco Andante espressivo Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto Trio Cavatina [10/28/2009 performance] Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80 Allegro vivace assai Allegro assai Adagio Finale: Allegro molto Modigliani Quartet [11/19/2017 performance] Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube © Capital Region Classical

    53 min
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Join Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical Derek Delaney for INSIDE THE MUSIC when he explores in depth some of your favorite composers and musical styles through archival recordings from the last 25 years of the series. New episodes are uploaded biweekly on Mondays.

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  • Creator
    Capital Region Classical
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
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    © 2025 Inside the Music
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