Written for the Nashville Chamber Orchestra in 1995, "Blackberry Winter" has since become one of the group's signature works. Ellisor says of the piece: "'Blackberry Winter' is American music. Indeed, this is Tennessee music ... In writing this piece, I wanted to be respectful of the rich heritage of both the dulcimer and the classical chamber orchestra, but I felt certain liberty in combining these traditions. Borrowing first from one, then the other, to create a work that is reflective of Nashville, the city that afforded its creation."
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What was the Bela Fleck song that started the show off? It's a very nice tune.
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Editor's note: you can find the playlist for today's show at http://www.wnyc.org/music/playlists/
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