Kahane Conducts and Plays Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven




New York Philharmonic Podcast show

Summary: Podcast host Mark Travis speaks about Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe with conductor, harpsichordist, and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, as well as with the Philharmonic musicians joining him in this “musical conversation” — Principal Associate Concertmaster Sheryl Staples and Principal Oboe Liang Wang. Mr. Kahane explains why he has a “soft spot” for Mozart’s graceful and sonorous Symphony No. 33, and talks about how he approaches the challenge of appearing as both conductor and soloist in Beethoven’s C-major Piano Concerto.