The passing of Iannis Xenakis
Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001) Opening of A Colone New London Chamber Choir; Critical Band; James Wood, cond. Hyperion 66980 Huuem-Duhey Edna Michell, violin; Michael Kanka, cello Angel 57179
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Composers Datebook®
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Composers Datebook for February 4, 2017
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Michael Torke's "Ash"
Michael Torke Ash Baltimore Symphony; David Zinman, cond. Argo 433 071
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Haydn's "real" Miracle Symphony
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Symphony No. 96 in D Concertgebouw Orchestra; Sir Colin Davis, cond. Philips 442 611
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Brahms in New York
Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Serenade No. 2 in A, Op. 16 Scottish Chamber Orchestra;Sir Charles Mackerras, cond. Telarc 80522
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"Old Churches" by Michael Colgrass
Michael Colgrass (b. 1932) Old Churches University of Minnesota Symphonic Band; Craig Kirchoff, dir. Hal Leonard (full score, parts and CD)HL-04002008
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Herbert L. Clarke
Herbert L. Clarke (1867 - 1945) Sounds from the Hudson (Valse brillante) Wynton Marsalis, cornet;Eastman Wind Ensemble;Donald Hunsberger, cond. CBS 42137
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John Williams in the concert hall
John Williams (b. 1932) Violin Concerto Gil Shaham, violin; Boston Symphony; John Williams, cond. DG 471 326
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Sir John Tavener
Sir John Tavener (1944-2013) Ikon of Eros Jorja Fleezanis, vn; Minnesota Chorale; Minnesota Orchestra; Paul Goodwin, cond. Reference Recording 102
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Rorem's concerto for the "English" Horn
Ned Rorem (b. 1923) Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra Thomas Stacy, eh; Rochester Philharmonic; Michael Palmer, cond. New World 80489
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Paine's Symphony No. 1
John Knowles Paine (1839-1906) Symphony No. 1 in c New York Philharmonic; Zubin Mehta, cond. New World 374
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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.