Hour 1
- Magnetic Trance by Clarice Assad.
- Danielle Eva Schwob’s Reflections of Lucian Freud.
- Quijotadas by Gabriela Lena Frank.
- Vivian Fung’s Bird Song.
- The House of Belonging by Shara Nova.
Modern Notebook for March 9 - 15, 2025
Photo: composer Gabriela Lena Frank (photo credit: Mariah Tauger).
Coming up on the next Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Quijotadas” takes its name from the Spanish word for extravagant delusions wrought in the Quixotic spirit. It’s inspired by what many consider to be the first modern novel – dating back to the 16th century – telling the tale of a nobleman who undertakes absurd adventures in pursuit of romance.
Then: Tyler will be joined by composer Chihchun Chi-Sun Lee, who has been commissioned for a new work by the Tampa-based group Contemporary Art Music Project. A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow, Lee’s work often blends East Asian traditional instruments with Western Classical ensembles.
Also featuring music by Clarice Assad, Danielle Eva Schwob, Vivian Fung, Shara Nova, Arlene Sierra, and Clara Iannotta; and performances by New York City Guitar Orchestra, pianist Orion Weiss, Alias Chamber Ensemble, Civitas Ensemble, Conspirare, Longleash, and more.
Hour 2
- Two Neruda Odes by Arlene Sierra.
- Music and conversation with Chihchun Chi-Sun Lee.
- Il colore dell’ombra by Clara Iannotta.
Recent Shows
On the final episode of Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: Hideaki Aomori’s Split stretches the bass clarinet to its limits, exploring the full breadth of its sound world. This hour also features Baljinder Sekhon’s Drifting Seeds for cello and harp, along with music by Anna Mieke, Vivian Fung, and more. Then: chamber music by Jessica Ackerley called Spark Surge — one of the highlights of the final hour. You’ll also hear Fumiko Miyachi’s piano duo Up, Down, Top, Bottom, Strange Charm , alongside music by Shirish Korde, Oliver Knussen, and others. Also in this episode: music by Tania León performed by pianist Isabel Dobarro; Claire Victoria Roberts performed by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain; Judd Greenstein performed by NOW Ensemble; Justin H. Bush performed by saxophonist Timothy McAllister and pianist Liz Ames; and flutist Tessa Brinckman performing music by Shirish Korde.
Photo: composer Aart Strootman (photo courtesy of the composer's website).
Photo: composer and cellist Andrea Casarrubios (photo credit: Titilayo Ayangade).
Photo: composer Ellie Wilson. (Photo credit: Dimitri Djuric)
Photo: Les Percussions de Strasbourg (photo credit: Christophe Urbain)
Photo: composer Daniel Thomas Davis (photo credit: Melissa Rivard).
