Modern Notebook for March 15, 2020
Photo: Composer Jennifer Higdon (Photo Credit: Andrew Bogard)
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.
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