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WorldView Episode 22: Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first woman ever to win a Pulitzer Prize in Music, is a postmodern composer known for the melodic structure of her large-scale works and the depth of her smaller compositions. Born in Miami, Florida in 1939, Zwilich took up violin at a young age. She studied music at Florida State University and worked with the American Symphony Orchestra before enrolling in Julliard.
#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 3
The Classics a Day team declares July the Summer of 78. Or rather, the summer of 78s. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.
British Piano Concertos - no fireworks, just great tunes
Looking for a recording of pleasant -- but worthwhile -- listening? Give this a spin. No fireworks here, but some great tunes nonetheless.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Henry Mancini
Classical Interviews - Merry Widow (July 22 and 24)
Adrian Butterfield excels with Leclair Violin Sonatas
These may have been works written to develop the art of violin playing. Butterfield understands that they are also pieces to be listened to and enjoyed. And in that, he and his fellow musicians succeed.
WorldView Episode 21: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
#ClassicsaDay #Summerof78s Week 2
Classical music performers have been recording for over a century. For July, post recordings that were originally issued on 78 rpm discs.
Paul Wranitzky Orchestral Works 4 Expands Scope
The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice is directed by Marek Štilec. The intimate sound of the ensemble is well-suited to this music.
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