Modern Notebook for December 15-21, 2024

Photo: composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate (photo credit: Shevaun Williams).

On this week’s Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: we celebrate the Winter Solstice and the official beginning of the Winter Season. Listen for numerous works inspired by the solstice by composers like Kitty Xiao, Lou Harrison, and Melissa Hui, as well as pieces inspired by Winter by Akemi Naito and Gifrants. Plus, “Winter Moons” by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate.


Also featuring works by Steven Block, Kaija Saariaho, and Alan Shockley. And performances by pianist Marianne Parker with Crossing Borders Music, Nimbus Trio, flutist Lindsey Goodman, guitarist William Anderson, Common Sense Ensemble, Winter Moons Orchestra, pianist Michael Mizrahi, and others.



Hour 1

  • Winter Beauty in Orford by Gifrants.
  • Kitty Xiao’s Solstice I.
  • Solstice by Lou Harrison.
  • Steven Block’s sweet soulless solstice.
  • Ciel d’hiver by Kaija Saariaho.

Hour 2

  • One movement from Winter Shadow by Akemi Naito.
  • Melissa Hui’s Solstice.
  • Winter Moons by Jero Impichchaachaaha’ Tate.
  • Alan Schockley’s study (nightsong).

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