It’s music for two this week on Extra Eclectic, as Steve Seel features works for two players, or two soloists with orchestra. Selections include pieces by Steve Reich, Jessie Montgomery, and Richard Danielpour. In the second hour of the show, Steve highlights composers and performers from Iceland, including Johann Johannsson and Anna Thorvaldsdottir. Listen now!
Playlist
Duo for Flute and Piano: 2nd movement
Laura Kaminsky
Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
Bridge 9467
Duet
Steve Reich
The Knights
Ariana Kim, violin
Warner 17098
Concierto Ecuanime
Javier Lopez de Guerena
Oliver Diaz, conductor
Oviedo Filarmonia
Miguel Trapaga, guitar
Naxos 573816
Duo for Violin and Cello
Jessie Montgomery
Janet Orenstein, violin
UNCSA Media 2023
In the Arms of the Beloved: Arietta
Richard Danielpour
Michael Stern, conductor
Iris Chamber Orchestra
Jaime Laredo, violin
Arabesque 6767
Nunc Dimittis
Sigurdur Saevarsson
Hordur Askelsson, conductor
Schola Cantorum Reykjavik
Bis 2200
Good Night, Day
Johann Johannsson
Jonathan Stockhammer, conductor
Berlin Konzerthaus Orchestra
Mari Samuelsen, violin
DG 4835869
Symphony
Jaakko Kuusisto
Pekka Kuusisto, conductor
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Bis 2747
Constellation No. 2
Dustin O'Halloran/Gyda Valtysdottir
Dustin O'Halloran, piano
DG 4839884
Aeriality
Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Ilan Volkov, conductor
Iceland Symphony Orchestra
DG 22217
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