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Reflections from the Keyboard

Airs Sundays at 10 pm on WQXR.

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The Glorious Decade

David Dubal explores the first, glorious, decade of the 1900s, one of the richest periods of piano composition. Jul 20, 2025

  • The Art of Transcription, Part 4

    In his fourth and final episode exploring transcriptions of great works for the piano, David Dubal highlights transcriptions by Franz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz, and more. May 4, 2025

    The Art of Transcription, Part 4

  • The Art of Transcription, Part 3

    This week, David Dubal features transcriptions of well-known tunes such as Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Flight of the Bumblebee” and Schubert’s transcendent ”Ave Maria.” Apr 27, 2025

    The Art of Transcription, Part 3

  • The Art of Transcription, Part 2

    In the second part of David Dubal's series on transcriptions for the piano, we'll hear arrangements of Mozart by Busoni, Rubinstein's adaptation of Beethoven and much more. Apr 20, 2025

    The Art of Transcription, Part 2

  • The Art of Transcription, Part 1

    This week, host David Dubal embarks on a four-part series looking at the rich collection of classical and operatic works that have been reimagined for the piano. Apr 13, 2025

    The Art of Transcription, Part 1

  • Chopin: Impromptus and Preludes

    Tonight on Reflections from the Keyboard, David Dubal continues his exploration of Frederic Chopin’s impromptus and preludes. Mar 30, 2025

    Chopin: Impromptus and Preludes

  • Frederic Chopin in the Sun and Sand

    On this week’s Reflections, host David Dubal continues his exploration of Frederic Chopin’s Preludes and Impromptus, including those written on the island of Majorca. Mar 23, 2025

    Frederic Chopin in the Sun and Sand