Topic: Johannes Brahms

Tonight's ShakespeareFest explores Shakespeare's words manifested through art song, featuring music of Beach, Brahms, and a Liszt transcription of a Schubert song.

Bill Bukowski speaks about Brahms' love for choral and sacred music, and helps us get our feet wet in exploring this decadent repertoire from Brahms.

Jeremy Denk, winner of the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, speaks personally about Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 as he prepares to perform with the Fairfax Symphony.