Jay offers a personal appreciation of Rodion Shchedrin (1932–2025).Bizet-Shchedrin, “Changing of the Guard,” from “Carmen Suite”Bizet-Shchedrin, “Bolero,” from “Carmen Suite”Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12Shchedrin, “Humoresque”Shchedrin, Piano Concerto No. 1, Scherzo-toccataTchaikovsky, “Miniature overture,” from “The Nutcracker”Shchedrin, Chamber Suite, Finale