Julian Orbon
Julián Orbón (1925 - 1991) – Concerto Grosso (Latinoamericano Quartet; Simon Bolivar Symphony; Eduardo Mata, cond.) Dorian 90178
John Birge
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Composers Datebook®
Reminding you that all music was once new ® • with host John Birge
Composer's Datebook - August 7, 2021
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Bach gives notice
J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) — Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 (Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; David Shifrin, cond.) Delos 3185
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Hail to the Chief!
James Sanderson (17??-18??) Hail to the Chief Manchester Cornet Band Vox Box 5088 James Sanderson (17??-18??) Hail to the Chief Chestnut Brass Company Newport Classics 85548
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Corigliano's "Fantasia on an Ostinato"
John Corigliano (b. 1938) — Fantasia on an Ostinato (Nina Tichman, p.) Naxos 8.559306
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"Big bang" symphony by Hovhaness?
Alan Hovhaness (1911 – 2000) Symphony No. 50 (Mount St. Helens) Seattle Symphony; Gerard Schwarz, cond. Delos 3137
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Tower's "Concerto for Orchestra"
Joan Tower (b. 1938) Concerto for Orchestra Colorado Symphony; Marin Alsop, cond. Koch 7469
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Sean Hickey's Clarinet Concerto
Sean Hickey’s “day job” is being the Senior Vice-President for Sales and Business Development at Naxos of America, but who also finds time to create his own chamber and orchestral works.
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Rubinstein rescues Manuel de Falla
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Nights in the Gardens of Spain and Ritual Fire Dance Artur Rubinstein, piano; Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, cond. RCA/BMG 63070
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Hanson and "The Golden Age of Radio"
Howard Hanson (1896-1981) Symphony No. 3 Seattle Symphony; Gerard Schwarz, cond. Delos 3092
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"A good story, but not exactly true," says Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Symphony No. 94 in G (Surprise) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis, cond. Philips 442 614
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About Composers Datebook®
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.