Jay offers a personal appreciation of Rodion Shchedrin (1932–2025).

Bizet-Shchedrin, “Changing of the Guard,” from “Carmen Suite”

Bizet-Shchedrin, “Bolero,” from “Carmen Suite”

Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12

Shchedrin, “Humoresque”

Shchedrin, Piano Concerto No. 1, Scherzo-toccata

Tchaikovsky, “Miniature overture,” from “The Nutcracker”

Shchedrin, Chamber Suite, Finale