For this New Sounds, we’ll hear composed works for duos and small ensembles that veer toward the ambient.  We’ll hear from the amplified, processed and looped duo itsnotyouitsme, who are violinist Caleb Burhans and guitarist Grey McMurray, and a piece called “The Ghosts Among Us.”  There’s also trio music (keyboards, accordion, sometimes vibes, and a clarinet) by keyboardist and composer Phillip Schroeder whose music might be best described as ambient.

Then we’ll listen to the collaborative record by pianist Christopher O'Riley & cellist Matt Haimovitz which is something like classical music for the iPod age they mix up Stravinsky, Martinu, and Janacek with songs by Blonde Redhead and the Cocteau Twins.  Plus, looped solo creations from violinist, guitarist, and whistler Andrew Bird's soundtrack for the film, “Norman,” and more.

PROGRAM # 3269,  Duos and Small Ensembles  (First aired on 11/15/2011)