Yo-Yo Ma urges Leon Fleisher to play an excerpt from the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 to demonstrate rhythmic freedom within a measure of music. http://carnegiehall.org/workshops Renowned pianist, conductor, and teacher Leon Fleisher led 16 young musicians in a weeklong exploration of the chamber music of Johannes Brahms for piano trio, piano quartet, and piano quintet May 3 -- 9, 2010.

Who doesn’t love a celebration? Join us as we fête esteemed pianist and pedagogue Leon Fleisher on the occasion of his 90th birthday. The evening includes performances by his protégé, Jonathan Biss, Dover Quartet, and Rachel Cain; appearances by surprise guests—via video—who will share their birthday greetings with the master; and a Q&A with Washington Post chief classical music critic Anne Midgette, who co-authored Fleisher’s memoir, My Nine Lives. The program features selections by Bach, Beethoven, Kirchner, and Mozart.