Taking Note - Clayton Stephenson
About the Episode
A Juilliard Pre-College student at age 10, pianist Clayton Stephenson only decided in the past few years to pursue piano professionally after studying economics at Harvard University. Playing Godowsky’s “Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes from Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus,” Stephenson believes that the piano portrays many instruments.
Aired:
01/28/25
| Expires: | Runtime: 9m 57s
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Extras
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Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on Paganini
Yevgeny Sudbin and Scott Yoo explain Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on Paganini."4:05 -
Now Hear This “Rachmaninoff Reborn” Preview
Discover Rachmaninoff's reinvention as an American artist after losing everything in Russia.0:30 -
Watch Rachmaninoff Play Piano
Using an Ampico piano scroll, Scott Yoo watches Rachmaninoff play the piano.3:10 -
Great Performances at the Met: Les Contes d’Hoffmann Preview
Benjamin Bernheim performs the title role of the tormented poet.0:30 -
Now Hear This “Boccherini: Night Music” Preview
Explore Boccherini’s love for Madrid through a musical night tour of the city with Scott Yoo.0:30 -
Erin Morley performs "Les oiseaux dans la charmille"
Erin Morley performs "Les oiseaux dans la charmille," Olympia’s Act I aria.2:14 -
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Boccherini's Experimental Cello Compositions
Boccherini played around with the cello's range with these experimental compositions.4:56 -
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The Magic of Nureyev Preview
Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary production of “Swan Lake” co-starring Margot Fonteyn.0:30
