Tonight's "Evening Concert" has two works that feature the famous Chicago Symphony Chorus, Berlioz's "Fantasy on 'The Tempset' by Shakespeare from "Lelio" and Schoenberg's "Kol Nidre".

While the lyricism in the Violin Concerto sounds spontaneuos, Brahms sweated over every bar of music.*

Pianist Yundi (Li) is featured in Beethoven's "Emperor" Piano Concerto with the national Youth Orchestra of the USA.

"Berlioz is a genius". My 16-year old daughter said that after having discovered and learned about him through his "Symphonie fantastique" by way of her playing in the Eact Central Illinois Youth Orchestra led By Kevin Kelly. I think seasoned critics would agree.

Since 1965, WCLV has broadcast The Cleveland Orchestra on the Radio, a full-length concert featuring what the New York Times has referred to as "The Best Band in the Land!"