The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Benny Goodman is known predominantly as a jazz musician and bandleader of the Swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, but he was also deeply involved in the commissioning, performing, and recording of classical works by some of the 20th century's greatest composers. David Shifrin, artistic director of Yale in New York, discusses "The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman," a concert of music commissioned and premiered by Benny Goodman. The concert is part of the Yale School of Music’s week-long centennial celebration of the musician, and it takes place at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on September 26, at 7:30 pm. More information and tickets here.
Find out more about the 2009-2010 Yale in New York program here.
Find out more about the 2009-2010 Yale in New York program here.
Guests:
David Shifrin
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Comments [3]
Great program I love Benny Goodman especially the trios. Do some more jazz programing!
Jamie
What was the piece of music at the end of the segment? I missed the program. Is there a recording?
Having raised the funding for Lowell Liebermann's first Clarinet Concerto for Jon Manasse, I can attest to the concept of a composer's being commissioned to write for a specific artist. Lowell and Jon have known each other since their Juilliard days.
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