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Odaline de la Martinez
First woman to conduct at the BBC Proms

Sept 18 – Oct 4, 2019: Walking in Her Own Shoes

Published - September 28, 2019

“Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” – Iris Murdoch It’s tough to be a groundbreaker. To be the first to achieve something. It means you’ve had to walk your own path, without the benefit of drawing on the experience of others. The first woman to conduct an orchestra, the first woman to win a prize or a fellowship. What is fascinating is not so much what they achieved, but how they did it. For some, they pushed and fought, demanding their due. For others, it is just a by-product of being focused on their art

Composer Jennifer Higdon & Maestra Marin Alsop

September 12 – 27, 2019: Friends

Published - September 21, 2019

“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” Henry Ford Amazing things can arise from a friendship. On this episode, women whose friendships have nurtured some outstanding music. “Friends” Jules Massenet: Manon, Act 2 (excerpt) Beverly Sills, Soprano New Philharmonia Orchestra; Julius Rudel, conductor “The Art of Beverly Sills” Deutsche Gramophon 4717662 Astor Piazolla: Primavera Porteña Eroica Trio “Pasión” EMI Classics 57033 Georg Philipp Telemann: Quartet No. 4 in G Major Mélomanie “Georg Philipp Telemann” Lyrichord 8028 Jules Massenet: Meditation, from Thais Leila Josefowicz, violin Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Sir Neville Marriner, conductor “Violin for

Joan Tower

September 14 – 20, 2019: One Life: Joan Tower

Published - September 14, 2019

“Composing is not an easy activity. But as life goes on, the rewards come in.” – Joan Tower At 80 years old, Joan Tower is still an active teacher and composer. This week we take a listen to some of her music, and some of her thoughts on composing and women in music. “One Life: Joan Tower” Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Colorado Symphony; Marin Alsop, conductor “Joan Tower: Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman” Koch International 7469 Silver Ladders (excerpt) St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, conductor “Tower: Orchestral Works” First Edition 0025 Night Fields Muir Quartet “Black Topaz”

1-17: Theater

Published - September 11, 2019

1-17 Theater From Yiddish Theater to Broadway and opera, we’ll listen to Jewish stories told on stage through music, including Joel Engel’s incidental music from the original 1922 production of The Dybbuk by S. Ansky. Music Includes: Hugo Weisgall: selections from Esther Joel Engel: incidental music from The Dybbuk Fromental Halévy: O Dieu, Dieu de nos Pères Sholom Secunda: Bei Mir Bistu Shein Jerry Herman: Shalom and Independence Day Hora from Milk and Honey Jerry Bock: Lekhayim from Fiddler on the Roof (Yiddish language recording)

1-16: Eitz Chayim

Published - September 11, 2019

1-16 Eitz Chayim The Tree of Life, Eitz Chayim, is a common symbol in Judaism. We’ll add a leaf to our tree of life as we continue to explore Jewish influences in classical music. Music Includes: Rabbi Israel Goldfarb: Shalom Aleichem Eric Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs David Diamond: Kaddish for cello and orchestra Gideon Klein: String Trio Julius Chajes: Hebrew Suite Lehman Engel: Chassidic Chant (Performed by Paul Robeson)

1-15: The Composers of Today

Published - September 11, 2019

1-15 The Composers of Today An exploration of modern composers drawing upon their ancient Jewish heritage in new and different was, including a conversation with Michael Isaacson, distinguished composer of both Jewish and secular music. Music Includes: Menachem Wiesenberg: Between the Sacred and the Profane Yehudi Wyner: Tants un Maysele Michael Issacson: Sim Shalom Michael Issacson: Remembrance for Strings Michael Issacson: Bayom Hahu Michael Issacson: selections from American Hallel

1-14: The High Holidays

Published - September 11, 2019

1-14 The High Holidays The most significant days on the Jewish calendar are a time to not only greet the new year, but atone for past sins and prepare to do better in the year ahead. An exploration of music from this special time of year, including Jacob Weinberg’s String Quartet on Jewish Themes. Music Includes: Max Janowski: Avinu Malkeinu Jacob Weinberg: String Quartet on Jewish Themes John Zorn: Kol Nidre Max Bruch: Kol Nidre: Adagio for Cello and Orchestra Cantor Azi Schwartz: The conclusion of Yom Kippur

1-13: Jewish American Composers

Published - September 11, 2019

1-13 Jewish American Composers Just about every Jewish American composer has at one time written music inspired by their heritage. We’ll explore music form just a few of these composers including Aaron Copland and Richard Danielpour. Music Includes: Philip Glass: Psalm 126 Richard Danielpour: Kaddish Aaron Copland: Vitebsk Robert Strassburg: Shadows of Life and Death from The Heritage of Heaven Walter Scharf: The Palestine Suite

1-12: Samuel Adler

Published - September 11, 2019

1-12 Samuel Adler A conversation with esteemed composer Samuel Adler, Professor Emeritus from the Eastman School of Music and the Juilliard School. We’ll discuss his life and work, including how his Jewish heritage has helped to shape his music. Music Includes: Canto 21 Hugo Chaim Adler: Overture from Balak and Balaam Sim Shalom 5 Sephardic Choruses from Ever Since Babylon Psalms 23, 84, 113 Slowly and Contemplative from String Quartet No. 9

1-11: Choral Music

Published - September 11, 2019

1-11 Choral Music An exploration of Jewish influences in choral music including music by Erich Zeisl, Max Janowski, and a surprising work by Franz Schubert. Music Includes: Kurt Weill: Kiddush Erich Zeisl: Hebrew Requiem Franz Schubert: Psalm 92 Max Janowski: Sim Shalom David Diamond: Selections from Mizmor L’David John Leavitt: Bashana Haba’ah

1-10: Darius Milhaud

Published - September 11, 2019

1-10 Darius Milhaud A French Jewish composer, Darius Milhaud was forced to immigrate to the United States after the Nazi invasion of France during WWII. Music Includes: Provence from Suite Française Studies on Liturgical Themes from Comtat Venaissin The Candelabra with Seven Branches Selections from Sacred Service

1-9: Musicians in Exile

Published - September 11, 2019

1-9 Musicians in Exile Music from Jewish musicians forced to leave their homes. We’ll explore how these immigrants helped to shape and were shaped by new cultures over the span of five hundred years, the expulsion of Jews from Spain in the 15th century to the pogroms and Holocaust of the 20th. Music Includes: Giuseppe Verdi: Va, pensiero from Nabucco Gustav Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No. 5, conducted by Bruno Walter Jerzy Fitelberg: Serenade Oscar Roberto Casares: Concierto Sefaradi Lazar Weiner: 3 Piano Preludes Lazar Weiner: Viglid Jacob Weinberg: Canzonetta & The Maypole Hans Eisler: An den kleinen Radioapparat

1-8: Chamber Music

Published - September 11, 2019

1-8 Chamber Music An exploration of Jewish composers utilizing their heritage in writing chamber music, including Samuel Gardner and Joseph Achron. Music Includes: Joel Engel: Freyleks from Two Violin Pieces, op.20 Samuel Gardner: Hebrew Fantasy Salomon Rosowsky: Fantastic Dance, op.6 Joseph Achron: Cantillations Joachim Stutschewsky: Legend from Six Israeli Melodies

1-7: Leonard Bernstein

Published - September 11, 2019

1-7 Leonard Bernstein A preeminent American composer and conductor of the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein often incorporated his Jewish heritage into his music, once referring to himself as a “chip off the old tanakh.” Music Includes: Invocation and Trance from Dybbuk Psalm 148 Hashkivenu Halil The Chichester Psalms Maria from West Side Story (sung in Yiddish!)

1-6: Israeli Composers

Published - September 11, 2019

1-6 Israeli Composers The country of Israel has a rich heritage of classical music that began with Paul Ben-Haim who immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine in the 1930s and continues today. Music Includes: Tzvi Avni: A Song of Degrees Paul Ben-Haim: Fanfare to Israel Paul Ben-Haim: Berceuse Sfaradite Amy Maayani: Sinfonietta on Popular Hebrew Themes Aver Dorman: Udacrep Akubra

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