Tessa Lark is an acclaimed classical violinist, but she's also highly adept at other musical traditions. On this episode of Performance Today, hear Tessa Lark perform her "Appalachian Fantasy," new music with classical and folk roots. Guest-hosted by Nick Canellakis.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Sergei Prokofiev: Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 119: 2. Moderato
Truls Mork, cello; Lars Vogt, piano
Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Prokofiev
Virgin 45274
Edward Elgar: Serenade for Strings, Op. 20
Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra; Robert Manno, conductor
Catskill Mountain Foundation, Doctorow Center for the Arts, Hunter, NY
Piano Puzzler w/ Bruce Adolphe: This week's contestant is Mike Miller from New York City, NY
Sergei Prokofiev: Quartet No. 2 in F Major for Strings, Op. 92
The Calidore String Quartet
Franklin College Chamber Music Series/CMSLC, Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens, GA
Hour 2
Edouard Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, Op. 21 Scherzando
Pinchas Zukerman, violin; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Zubin Mehta, conductor
Bruch: Violin Concerto; Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole music, etc.
Sony 44717
Claude Debussy: L'isle Joyeuse
Frederic Chiu, piano
Southeastern Piano Festival, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia, SC
Tessa Lark: Appalachian Fantasy
Tessa Lark, violin
Seattle Chamber Music Society, Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1, in B-flat major, Op. 38, "Spring"
Los Angeles Philharmonic; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
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