Morning in America Mix
This week's radio playlist: assertively progressive yet populist American classical music guided by a strong compositional hand.
Michael Torke, Bright Blue Music (1985) for orchestra
Aaron Copland, Sextet (1937) for clarinet, piano, and string quartet
Jennifer Higdon, Concerto for Orchestra (2002)
John Adams, Harmonielehre (1985) for orchestra
Nate wrote a good description of Jennifer Higdon's music here a while ago (City Scape is the other work on the Concerto for Orchestra CD). The Copland Sextet is a fun, punchy little gem; the Torke piece is breezy and fun and has some sophisticated textural rippling going on just under the surface if you listen closely.
Michael Torke, Bright Blue Music (1985) for orchestra
Aaron Copland, Sextet (1937) for clarinet, piano, and string quartet
Jennifer Higdon, Concerto for Orchestra (2002)
John Adams, Harmonielehre (1985) for orchestra
Nate wrote a good description of Jennifer Higdon's music here a while ago (City Scape is the other work on the Concerto for Orchestra CD). The Copland Sextet is a fun, punchy little gem; the Torke piece is breezy and fun and has some sophisticated textural rippling going on just under the surface if you listen closely.
1 Comments:
Bright Blue indeed. Good concept.
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