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Ernst Krenek (1900-1991): ‘Jonny Spielt Auf’; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Lothar Zagrosek, conductor; London 436 631
Reminding you that all music was once new ® • with host John Birge
Ernst Krenek (1900-1991): ‘Jonny Spielt Auf’; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Lothar Zagrosek, conductor; London 436 631
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Ron Nelson (1929-2023): ‘Rocky Point Holiday’; Dallas Wind Symphony; Jerry Junkin, conductor; Reference Recording RR-76
Augusta Holmes (1847-1903): ‘Irlande (Ireland)’ Symphonic Poem; Rheinland-Pfalz Philharmonic; Samuel Friedmann, conductor; Marco Polo 8.223449
Ellen Taafe Zwilich (b. 1939): Triple Concerto; Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio; Florida State University; Michael Stern, conductor; Koch 7537
Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962): Violin Concerto; Hilary Hahn, violin; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic; Vasily Petrenko, conductor; DG 146980-2
Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951): String Quartet No. 1; Kolisch Quartet; Music and Arts 1056
Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000): ‘Lousadzak’; Keith Jarrett, piano; American Composers Orchestra; Dennis Russell Davies, conductor; MusicMasters 60204
Chen Yi (b. 1953): ‘Spring Festival’; University of Minnesota Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Craig Kirchhoff, conductor; HL-04001978
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962): ‘Violin Concerto (in the style of Vivaldi)’; Gil Shaham, violin; Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; DG 449 923
Host John Birge presents a daily snapshot of composers past and present, with timely information, intriguing musical events and appropriate, accessible music related to each.
He has been hosting, producing and performing classical music for more than 25 years. Since 1997, he has been hosting on Minnesota Public Radio's Classical Music Service. He played French horn for the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra and performed with them on their centennial tour of Europe in 1995. He was trained at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy.
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