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Langston Hughes wrote: “To make words sing is a wonderful thing, Because in a song words last so long.” . The following poem by Langston Hughes was originally entitled, “Prayer.” John Musto’s song.
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Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester regularly shares delightful and beautiful performances from his home in Vancouver, Canada. Enjoy the latest, a performance of “It Ain’t Necessarily So” from Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin by Paul Harvey.
Last Friday, violinist Anne-Akiko Meyers released the world premiere recording of Estonian Lullaby by Arvo Pärt. Of their collaboration, Anne-Akiko says ”I was completely humbled and thrilled when Arvo asked me to perform at the opening of his new Centre in Laulasmaa, Estonia in 2018. At one of the concerts, I performed John Corigliano’s Lullaby for Natalie – written for my first-born. Arvo loved this work so much, it planted a seed and to my absolute delight, a handwritten score of the Estonian Lullaby arrived for Christmas, 2019.”
In compliance with social distancing regulations, violinist Viviane Hagner plays J.S. Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor in the empty Great Hall of the Konzerthaus Berlin. Listen to her magnificent performance!
Every week, flutist Mimi Stillman hosts “Tea with Mimi,” an hour of music and conversation. Today’s episode will feature Five Sketches for Solo Flute by our very own Daniel Kellogg!
In advance of her performance, Mimi sat down with Dan to talk about his composition. Listen to their conversation.
Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott has just been named Artistic Director of Santa Fe Pro Musica! Read the announcement in the Santa Fe New Mexican!