Rossini was born on February 29, 1792. So Jay doffs his cap to him. We also hear Schubert, Brahms, Ravel, and worthy others (including Dvořák, who knew how to swing).

Rossini, Overture to “La gazza ladra”

Schubert, Symphony No. 5, first movement

Ravel, Piano Concerto in D for Left Hand Alone

Dvořák, Symphony No. 7, Scherzo

Chopin, Étude in A flat, Op. 25, No. 1, “Aeolian Harp”

Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Rondo