There's a remarkable photo from the 1889 World Expo in Paris: Four young Javanese dancers, and one young woman is staring rather sternly into the camera. Her name is Soekia. On today's show, hear the Dolce Suono Ensemble perform the world premiere of Soekia's Dance by Thomas Whitman.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Cesar Franck: Panis Angelicus
Julian Lloyd Webber, cello; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; James Judd, conductor
Cello Adagios
Decca 000233402
Erich Korngold, arr. Patrick Russ: Suite from the Sea Hawk
Houston Symphony; Fabien Gabel, conductor
Houston Symphony, Jones Hall, Houston, TX
Piano Puzzler: Contestant is Sarah Hopkins from Scarsdale, NY
Cesar Franck: Piano Quintet in F minor, M. 7: Movement 1
Anton Nel, piano; American String Quartet
Aspen Music Festival and School, Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, CO
Hour 2
William Grant Still: Wood Notes: Moon Dusk
Fort Smith Symphony; John Jeter, conductor
Still: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3; Wood Notes
Naxos 559676
William Grant Still: American Scene: A Mountain, A Memorial, and a Song
Manhattan Chamber Orchestra; Richard Auldon Clark, conductor
William Grant Still: The American Scene
Newport 85596
Thomas Whitman: Soekia's Dance
Mimi Stillman, flute; Kerri Ryan, viola Bridget Kibbey, harp
Dolce Suono Ensemble, Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia, PA
Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Aspen Festival Orchestra; Cristian Macelaru, conductor
Aspen Music Festival and School, Benedict Music Tent, Aspen, CO
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