Herrmann delivers a new symphony
Bernard Herrmann (1911 – 1975) Symphony No. 1 National Philharmonic; Bernard Herrmann, cond. Unicorn- Kanchana 2063
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Wolfgang, Jr.
Franz Xaver Mozart (1791 – 1844) Piano Concerto in C, Op. 14 Klaus Hellwig, piano; Cologne Radio Symphony; Roland Bader, cond. Koch-Schwann 311004
Alfredo Casella
Alfredo Casella (1883 – 1947) Serenata per Piccola Orchestra, Op. 46a Haydn Orchestra Bolzano e Trento; Alun Francis, cond. CPO 999 195
Richard Strauss' "Peace Day"
Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949) Friedenstag Bavarian Radio Symphony; Wolfgang Sawallisch, cond. EMI 56850
Harbison's Variations
John Harbison (b. 1937) Variations David Satz, clarinet; Rose Mary Harbison, violin; Ursula Oppens, piano Northeastern 230
Wagner plays Faust
Richard Wagner (1813 – 1883) A Faust Overture Philadelphia Orchestra; Wolfgang Sawallisch, cond. EMI 56165
Maelzel's Mechanical Wonders
Franz Haydn (1732 – 1809) Flute Clock Pieces mechanical "Flute Clock" c. 1800 Candide 31093 (out-of-print LP recording) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Wellington's Victory Berlin Philharmonic; Herbert von Karajan, cond. DG 453 713
Stravinsky and Schoenberg chamber premieres
Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) L'histoire du Soldat Suite Harmonie Ensemble; Steven Richman, cond. Koch 7438 Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Pulcinella Suite Columbia Chamber Ensemble Sony 64136 Arnold Schoenberg (1874 – 1951) Serenade, Op. 24 Ensemble InterContemporain Sony 48463
Symphonic Penderecki
Krzysztof Penderecki (b.1933) Threnody for the Victims for Hiroshima and Symphony No. 3 National Polish Radio Symphony; Antoni Wit, cond. Naxos 8.554491 Krzysztof Penderecki (b.1933) Symphony No. 1 National Polish Radio Symphony; Antoni Wit, cond. Naxos 8.554567
Fucik joins the circus?
Julius Fucik (1872 - 1916) The Old Bear with a Sore Head Alan Pendlebury, bassoon; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic; Libor Pesek, cond. Virgin 59285 Julius Fucik (1872 - 1916) Entry of the Gladiators Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra; Frederick Fennell, cond. Brain 7503
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.