On Modern Notebook this week, Tyler Kline shares a brand new release from the group Latitude 49, with music by Sarah Kirkland Snider, along with music by Toru Takemitsu and Caroline Shaw. Plus, a concerto for Eighth Blackbird and Orchestra by Jennifer Higdon. Featured performers include the Attaca Quartet, guitarist Sharon Isbin, soprano Estelí Gomez with members of Yarn/Wire, and more.

Hour 1

• Thread and Fray by Sarah Kirkland Snider.
• Caroline Shaw‘s Ritornello 2.sq.2.j.a.
• Christopher Rouse‘s guitar concerto, Concert de Gaudi, music that’s inspired by Spanish flamenco tradition and the work of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi.
• David Lang performed by the Crash Ensemble.

Hour 2

• The third movement from György Ligeti’s Chamber Concerto.
• Five Songs by Andrew McIntosh, a work that features no text – the singer only sings vowel sounds.
• Takemitsu’s riverrun for piano and orchestra.
• Jennifer Higdon‘s On a Wire.