Cartoon Music

Evening Music | May 6, 2010
It’s probably safe to say that nearly everyone in the U.S. has heard Raymond Scott’s music at least once, whether they knew it or not. Although he never actually scored a cartoon soundtrack, his music has been adapted in over 120 classic cartoons including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck among other Warner Bros. animated features. His music has also made appearances in The Simpsons, Duckman, Animaniacs and several Ren & Stimpy episodes. Ironically, not only did he never write for a feature cartoon, he did not even watch them! Tonight, we hear his The Toy Trumpet. Also, music from Thelonious Monk and Nick Drake, as well as the next installment in our Mozart in Full Voice festival featuring pieces from Don Giovanni, K. 527.

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