Poster Composer Meredith Monk
This episode of 'Extra Eclectic' features music by Meredith Monk.
Christine Alicino
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Hitting the road

Extra Eclectic - Nov. 20, 2024

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, we’re getting a head start on the biggest travel days of the year with contemporary pieces about getting from point A to point B on this edition of the show. John Luther Adams’ Lines Made by Walking, Ofer Ben-Amots’ Tango for the Road, Meredith Monk’s Night Travel and David Crowell’s Pacific Coast Highway are among the selections. In the second hour, women composers have the floor, with works by Jennifer Bellor, Kerensa Briggs, Alissa Firsova and others. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Playlist

Road Movies: Relaxed Groove
John Adams
Jennifer Koh, violin
Cedille 103

Pacific Coast Highway
David Crowell
Daniel Lippel, guitar
Better Company

Atlas: Night Travel
Meredith Monk
Wayne Hankin, conductor
Studio Orchestra
ECM 1491

Tango for the Road
Ofer Ben-Amots
Quattro Mani
Bridge 9496

Light in Darkness
Kerensa Briggs
Anna Lapwood, organ
Signum 688

Impressions: Quiet Art
Jennifer Higdon
Cypress String Quartet
Naxos 559298

Loss
Alissa Firsova
Tippett Quartet
Mark van de Wiel, clarinet
Vivat 115

Violin Concerto
Julia Perry
James Blachly, conductor
Experiential Orchestra
Curtis Stewart, violin
Bright Shiny Things 200

Skylark Lullaby
Jennifer Bellor
Chien-Kwan Lin, conductor
Eastman Saxophone Project
Innova 45

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