Henry Cowell was widely known for his experimental works, even creating a technique dubbed string piano where the pianist actually plucks or sweeps the strings of the piano directly instead of using the keys. However, his life was greatly altered when he was arrested on a morals charge and sent to San Quentin State Prison in 1936 where he directed a prison band and continued writing music. But upon his release in 1940, it was obvious Cowell’s music had suffered, as it became noticeably more conservative, traditional and simple. Tonight, we hear his Aeolian Harp and Sinister Resonance. Also music from Elaine Kaplinsky, Arvo Pärt and Alban Berg.
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Comments [4]
Nadia Sirota played some very interesting music last night based I believe on Dantes Inferno. I was half asleep and forgot to write down exactly the piece of music it came from. Any chance of retrieving the info?
Nadia, I've often nodded off early into your Overnight show (due to the hour, not the music). It's been a pleasure hearing you this week while awake.
I don't know who you are, but I've really this week of you subbing for Terrance. Your choice of music has been wonderful and so in line with where my tastes lie (lay?).
When can you come back?
Evening Music has been very good all week, far more interesting and well-informed than usual. The music played seems to be your personal choices, or are they always chosen by some music director?
At any rate, I used to be a regular listener to Evening Music but haven't been for the last year. Natalie Sirota(?), you are a more interesting host/ess and what apparently are your choices far more to my taste. If you stayed, I could resume my old habit.
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