In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” you’ll hear Schubert’s “The Shepherd on the Rock.” Created in the composer's final months, this song features poetry by Wilhelm Müller and Helmina von Chézy, and a clarinet part that mirrors the singer’s phrases. We end with Strauss’s ambitious “Piano Quartet in C minor ..read more

There's a lot of bad news in the world right now, but there's still good music. Cliff brings listeners another eclectic, curated playlist for busy music lovers. Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Payback | Aaron Frazer Too Sweet | Hozier Desert Island Dreams | Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Again | Still Woozy A Night To Remember | beabadoobee & Laufey My Fun | Suki Waterhouse The Future is a Foreign Land | Ghost Will You Do Me a Kindnesss | Merce Lemon Color De Dolor | Angelica Garcia b i g f e e l i n g s | WILLOW In Your Love | Tyler Childers Love Over Glory | Zinadelp ..read more

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” we open our program with Grieg’s gloomy “Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor.” This three-movement work is a violin showcase with a particularly rousing finale. It's followed by Mendelssohn’s “String Quartet No. 6.”   ..read more

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” we hear Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 6,” as well as Wolf’s “Italian Serenade for String Quartet,” and Brahms’ “Trio in E-flat major ..read more

In this episode of “In Concert With CMS,” Bach’s “Concerto in D minor” is featured with Schumann’s “Andante and Variations,” and Dean’s “Twelve Angry Men,” the latter of which features twelve cellos ..read more

In this episode of “In Concert with CMS”, we begin with Beethoven’s “Piano Trio, Op. 11,” an early three-movement work highlighted by lyrical clarinet passages. We’ll follow that up with a reduction of Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 20” arranged by Carl Czerny.  ..read more

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space, home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves You,” Mwenso explored his views of Black music as a source of spiritual healing. In what he called “ancestral communal listening experiences,” he shared songs and conversation with musical luminaries ..read more

Last time it was all about the "modern" of Modern Sounds, this month Cliff delves into artists drawing more heavily on nostalgic sounds inspired by the greats of the 60's and 70's. Plus a dash of electronic for good measure. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Opening Theme music: Sunset Vision | Rebounder Lose Control | Teddy Swims Classical | Vampire Weekend Murder on the Dance Floor | Royel Otis Generator | Justice All In Good Time | Iron & Wine, Fiona Apple Big Time Nothing | St. Vincent Lost In A Dream | Elephant Stone Right Back To It | Waxahatchee ..read more

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space, home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves You,” Mwenso explored his views of Black music as a source of spiritual healing. In what he called “ancestral communal listening experiences,” he shared songs and conversation with musical luminaries ..read more

Today, come to the foot of the stage with band leader and activist Michael Mwenso at The Greene Space, home of New York Public Radio in Manhattan. Mwenso, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has electrified the music scene, from performing onstage with James Brown to leading his own band of renowned artists called The Shakes. In Fall of 2022, during a three-day residency called “Michael Mwenso Loves You,” Mwenso explored his views of Black music as a source of spiritual healing. In what he called “ancestral communal listening experiences,” he shared songs and conversation with musical luminaries ..read more