The book of Genesis tells the story of God creating order and beauty out of chaos and darkness. Today's show starts with some astonishing music for its time. In 1738, Jean-Fery Rebel depicted that primordial chaos in his ballet, "Les Elemens" ("The Elements"). It's wild and discordant, but quickly turns into a charming set of dances. We'll hear the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, in concert in Germany. Plus, Bruce Adolphe returns with the Piano Puzzler.
Episode Playlist
Hour 1
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Jean-Fery Rebel: Ballet Suite from Les Elemens
The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Gottfried von der Goltz, conductor
Konzerthaus, Freiburg, Germany
The Piano Puzzler: This week's contestant is Nancy Heel from Montezuma, Georgia
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, conductor
The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Hour 2
Joan Tower: Fanfare No. 4 for the Uncommon Woman
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, conductor
Anthony DiLorenzo: Fire Dance
The United States Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet
Reinhardt College, Waleska, Georgia
Andrea Falconieri: Passecaille
Apollo's Fire, Jeannette Sorrell, conductor and harpsichord
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, conductor
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
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American Public Media’s Performance Today® is America’s most popular classical music radio program and a winner of the 2014 Gabriel Award for artistic achievement. The show is broadcast on hundreds of public radio stations across the country, including at 1 p.m. central weekdays on Minnesota Public Radio. More information about our stations can be found at APM Distribution.
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