Introduction and Patreon Thanks

Welcome to Sticky Notes, the Classical Music Podcast hosted by conductor Joshua Weilerstein. In this episode, Joshua expresses his gratitude to his Patreon sponsors and encourages listeners to support the show. He also discusses the upcoming program with the Phoenix Orchestra in Boston, which focuses on the history of Jewish classical music. The program includes works by composers such as Solomon Rossi, Pavel Haas, Alberto Hemsey, and Shostakovich. Joshua highlights Shostakovich's fourth string quartet, arranged for orchestra, as a particularly remarkable piece.