Poster Composer Jessie Montgomery
This episode of 'Extra Eclectic' features music by Jessie Montgomery.
Jiyang Chen
Extra Eclectic

Duos and duets

Extra Eclectic - July 31, 2024

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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