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Evening Music

Thursday, December 04, 2008
  • Juventino Rosas
    Juventino Rosas

    Over the Waves

    As a classic Viennese tune, "Over the Waves" has often been attributed to waltzmaster Johann Strauss II. In truth, it was the work of Mexican violinist/composer Juventino Rosas — who rose from a poverty-stricken youth to become one of the best known band leaders at the end of the 19th century. We hear an acoustic chamber version for Psaltery, Double-Bass and Piano. Also, Martin Bresnick's dense musical language gets downsized a bit via his three "Intermezzi" for solo cello, and the solo piano takes a turn in the Piano Sonata of Ottorino Respighi.

    Also Featured Tonight:

    Franz Liszt / Romance Oubliee (Forgotten Romance)
    Aaron Copland / Short Symphony (No. 2)
    Joseph Dangerfield / The Waves Roll on, Thundering and Shimmering
    Samuel Barber / Cello Sonata, Op. 6
    York Bowen / Piano Concerto No.4 in A minor
    Sebastian Currier / Quartetset (1995)

Comments

  • [1] keith from inwood December 04, 2008 - 06:02PM

    What is that xmas piece playing in the background of the ad they've been playing all day. It has an out of tune piano and I just can't place it. Any help?


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