Brahms rediscovered
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) Albumblatt in A Minor (1853) Sophie-Mayuko Vetter, p. Hännsler 98048
John Birge
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Composers Datebook®
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Composers Datebook for June 4, 2019
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Dvorak's "The Water Goblin"
Antonin Dvorak (1841 – 1904) The Water Goblin Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Nikolaus Harnoncourt, cond. Teldec 25254
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Walton and the Royals
William Walton (1902 – 1983) Coronation Te Deum Andrew Lumsden, organ; Finzi Singers; Paul Spicer, cond. Chandos 9222 William Walton Orb And Sceptre March English Northern Philharmonia; Paul Daniel, cond. Naxos 8.553981
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Handel's Testament
George Frederic Handel (1685 – 1759) Air, from Water Music St. Martin's Academy; Sir Neville Marriner, cond. EMI 66646
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Peter Sellars and John Adams
John Adams (b. 1949) chorus, fr “The Gospel According to the Other Mary” Los Angeles Master Chorale & Los Angeles Philharmonic; Gustavo Dudamel, cond. DG 0289 479 2243 8
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Britten's "War Requiem"
Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976) War Requiem soloists; choirs; BBC Scottish Symphony; Martyn Brabbins, cond. Naxos 8.553558
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Stravinsky's "Rite" at 100+
Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Cleveland Orchestra; Pierre Boulez, cond. DG 435 769
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John Williams and Alfred Hitchcock
John Williams (b. 1932) Closing Credits music, from Family Plot Utah Symphony Varese-Sarabande VCD-47225
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Higdon's "Rhythm Stand"
Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) Rhythm Stand University of Minnesota Symphonic Band;Craig Kirchoff, cond. Hal Leonard (full score, parts and CD)HL-04002285
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Edward Collins premieres
Edward Collins (1889 - 1951) Mardi Gras and Tragic Overture Concordia Orchestra; Marin Alsop, cond. Albany 267
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About Composers Datebook®
Host John Birge presents a daily snapshot of composers past and present, with timely information, intriguing musical events and appropriate, accessible music related to each.
He has been hosting, producing and performing classical music for more than 25 years. Since 1997, he has been hosting on Minnesota Public Radio's Classical Music Service. He played French horn for the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra and performed with them on their centennial tour of Europe in 1995. He was trained at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy.