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Terry Riley (Lenny Gonzalez)
Minimalist figurehead Terry Riley compares the system of just intonation to Yoga: "just intonation has a lot to do with achieving the correct proportional balances of notes in order to create one." We hear an example in his rhapsodic yet slightly strange-sounding piano piece "Return to the Ancestors." Also, French superstar pianist Hélène Grimaud plays a more conventional sort of Rhapsody in music by Johannes Brahms, and we hear composer Samuel Barber exercise his considerable singing talent, while accompanying himself at the piano.
Robert Schumann / Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor
Nikolas Medtner / "Skazki," Op. 34 (Fairy Tales)
Witold Lutoslawski / Polish Christmas Carols
Howard Hanson / Symphony No. 4, Op. 34, "Requiem"
Peteris Vasks / Lauda
Also Featured Tonight:
Erik Satie / Chanson MedievalRobert Schumann / Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor
Nikolas Medtner / "Skazki," Op. 34 (Fairy Tales)
Witold Lutoslawski / Polish Christmas Carols
Howard Hanson / Symphony No. 4, Op. 34, "Requiem"
Peteris Vasks / Lauda
Comments [1]
Terrance, I'm writing with a few questions for you. Will you be hosting the program on December 31? If so, have you planned the playlist? Will the "Talk to Terrance" option be available that night? (It isn't tonight for some reason.) I am adjusting to the fact that there are no live concerts of classical music on the 31st here in Connecticut for me to attend with guests from Maine who are professional musicians. Plan B is to stay home, prepare a special meal, and introduce them to your program!
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