Reminding you that all music was once new ® • with host John Birge
William Schuman (1910-1992): Symphony No. 3; New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor; Sony Classical 63163 Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Symphony No. 1 (‘Spring’); Berlin Philharmonic; James Levine, conductor; DG 435 856 Roy Harris (1899-1979): Symphony No. 1; Louisville Orchestra; Jorge Mester, conductor; Albany/Louisville First Edition 012
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Antonio Salieri (1750-1825): ‘Falstaff Overture’; London Mozart Players; Matthias Bamert, conductor; Chandos 9877
John Harbison (b. 1938): ‘Three City Blocks’; New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble; Frank Battisti, conductor; Centaur 2288
Jack Delano (1914-1997): ‘Allegretto Grazioso’ from Sonatina; Duo Classico; Suellen Hershman, flute; David Witten, piano; Musical Heritage Society; MM-512502
John Philip Sousa (1854-1932): ‘Manhattan Beach’; Dallas Wind Symphony; Jerry Junkin, conductor; Reference 94
William Schuman (1910-1992): ‘George Washington Bridge’; Rutgers Wind Ensemble; William Bertz, conductor; Naxos 572230
Gene Gutchë (1907-2001): Symphony No. 5; Cincinnati Symphony; Max Rudolf, conductor; CRI 825
J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Double Concerto (recorded 1915); Fritz Kreisler, Efrem Zimbalist, violins; string quartet; Buddulph CD 21/22
Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975): Unused ‘Torn Curtain’ film score; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Sony 62700
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.
