The summer solstice is almost upon us, so Steve Seel brings us a rhapsody on summer themes on this episode of Extra Eclectic. We hear Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy’s “June” and “July” from Land of Winter (which is what the Romans called Ireland), Peteris Vasks’ Summer Dances, and just in case you’re flying to any of your summer destinations, Brian Eno has some calming travel music from his Music for Airports. In the second hour of the show, we examine how wisdom can arise from reflection, meditation, or just age — with works including Shelly Washington’s “Now” from Eternal Present and David Lang's if I am silent (after The Book of Esther). Listen now!
Playlist
Celeste
Brian Eno/Roger Eno
Vanessa Wagner, piano
Land of Winter: June and July
Donnacha Dennehy
Alan Pierson, conductor
Alarm Will Sound
Nonesuch 78994
The Beckoning Stars
Stanley Grill
Camerata Philadelphia
Innova 48
Music for Airports: 2/2
Brian Eno
Bang on a Can All-Stars
Point 536847
Eternal Present: Now
Shelley Washington
~nois
If I am silent (after The Book of Esther)
David Lang
Daniel Reuss, conductor
Cappella Amsterdam
PentaTone 7001
Slowly, Searching
Alex Shapiro
Adam Marks, piano
Innova 41
Violin Concerto No. 2 “Angel’s Share”
Erkki-Sven Tuur
Gemma New, conductor
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Hans Christian Aavik, violin
Orchid 100380
Reflections
Anna Thorvaldsdottir
International Contemporary Ensemble
Dorian 92227
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