In 2011, Philip Glass composed a seven movement piece specifically for violinist Tim Fain. Fain stopped by the PT studios and played some of it just for us. On this episode of Performance Today, hear Tim Fain perform the opening movement of Partita for Solo Violin by Philip Glass.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Maurice Ravel: Sonatine, M. 40: I. Modere
Julien Brocal, piano
Mompou & Ravel: Reflections
Rubicon NA
Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47: Movement 1
Annelle K. Gregory, violin; Sphinx Symphony Orchestra; Thomas Wilkins, conductor
The Sphinx Organization, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, MI
Jan Dismas Zelenka: Sinfonia in A Minor for Orchestra, ZWV 189
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; Jonathan Cohen, conductor
SPCO, Ordway Concert Hall, Saint Paul, MN
Federico Mompou: Paisajes: Movement 1
Julien Brocal, piano
Tippet Rise Arts Center, The Olivier Music Barn, Fishtail, MT
Hour 2
Robert Schumann (arr. Eric Ruske): Fantasiestucke, Op. 73
Eric Ruske, horn; Pedja Muzijevic, piano
The Classic Horn: World Premiere Transcriptions
Albany 615
Philip Glass: Partita for Solo Violin: Movement 1
Tim Fain, violin
Performance Today in-studio performance, Atrium Studio, Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66
Pedja Muzijevic, piano; Geoff Nuttall, violin; Christopher Costanza, cello
The Bank of America Chamber Music Series, Spoleto Festival USA, Dock Street Theater, Charleston, SC
Sally Beamish: Concerto for Piano No. 3: Movement 3
Johnathan Biss, Piano; Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; Mischa Santora, conductor
SPCO, Ordway Concert Hall, Saint Paul, MN
Love the music?
Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.
Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.
YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.
Your Donation
About Performance Today®
To find a station near you on our Stations Listings page, click here.
American Public Media’s Performance Today® is America’s most popular classical music radio program and a winner of the 2014 Gabriel Award for artistic achievement. The show is broadcast on hundreds of public radio stations across the country, including at 1 p.m. central weekdays on Minnesota Public Radio. More information about our stations can be found at APM Distribution.
Performance Today® features live concert recordings that can’t be heard anywhere else, highlights from new album releases, and in-studio performances and interviews. Performance Today® is based at the APM studios in St. Paul, Minnesota, but is frequently on the road, with special programs broadcast from festivals and public radio stations around the country. Also, each Wednesday, composer Bruce Adolphe joins host Fred Child for a classical musical game and listener favorite: the Piano Puzzler.
How do I leave a comment?
Send us a comment here.
