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).

Recent Shows

By Tyler Kline July 24, 2025
Photo: composer Liza Lim (photo credit: Astrid Ackermann).
By Tyler Kline July 17, 2025
Photo: composer Juri Seo (photo credit: Joanna Malecka Photography)
By Tyler Kline July 10, 2025
Photo: composer Sarah Louise Bassingthwaighte. (photo courtesy of the composer's website).
By Tyler Kline July 3, 2025
Photo: composer Trevor Weston (photo courtesy of the composer's site).
By Tyler Kline June 26, 2025
Photo: Duo Aya (flutist Rachel Woolf and marimbist Makana Jimbu)
By Tyler Kline June 19, 2025
Photo: composer Libby Larsen (courtesy of the composer's website).
More Posts