Monthly Archives: November, 2020

S5-13: Women of Color, Performers – Part 5

Published - November 28, 2020

  “When I sing, I don’t want them to see that my face is black.  I don’t want them to see that my face is white.  I want them to see my soul.  And that is colorless.” – Marian Anderson Musicians of color still represent a small portion of orchestral musicians today.  But we are making headway, and the women on today’s program show that their talent is not defined by their heritage.  And when a youngster sees them performing on stage, sees someone who looks like themselves, they realize they can aspire to great performances as well.   Women

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S5-12: Home and Hearth

Published - November 21, 2020

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” – Maya Angelou   We are a mobile society, often find ourselves travelling across the country, across the world.  But the idea of “home” seems to be somehow rooted in each of us.  On this program, works from composers who were inspired by their homes, from the wilds of Australia, to the bustling downtown of Atlanta, GA.   Home and Hearth   Joan Tower:  Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 4 Colorado Symphony Orchestra; Marin Alsop, conductor “Tower:  Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman” Koch International

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S5-11: High Strung, Part 3

Published - November 14, 2020

“My goal would be trying to bring some light to the world, which is often a dark and violent place.” – Leila Josefowicz   In this second of our pair of episodes highlighting the string players, we focus on the high strings, the violins and violas.  Most musicians begin playing the violin, and later switch to viola – often because there are not enough violists in their orchestra.  Yet the viola has the ability to be a strong and beautiful solo instrument as well, and the performances you’ll hear today certainly bear that out.   High Strung, Part 3 Traditional

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S5-10: Low Strung, Part 3

Published - November 7, 2020

“My cello is my voice.  It’s my world.  My whole life.”  – Emily Albright   Once again we take a trip through the strings, beginning with the low strings – double bass and cello.  In this first of two string-centered episodes, we hear performances from Chi-chi Nwanoku, Ofra Harnoy, Sol Gabetta, and more.   Low Strung, Part 3 Ludwig van Beethoven:  Duo No. 3 in B-flat Major, WoO 27/3 Ofra Harnoy, cello James Campbell, clarinet “Ofra Harnoy and Friends” Doremi 6609 Traditional, arr. by Diana Gannett:  Variations on “Amazing Grace” and “Simple Gifts” Diana Gannett, double bass “Lady Bass” Block

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