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At the age of 26, American composer George Walker wrote Lyric for Strings in memory of his dear grandmother. George Walker lived a long and productive life as a composer, but that composition is his most frequently played piece. On today’s show, hear Lyric for Strings by George Walker, from a performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor JoAnn Falletta.
On today's show, hear a piece that conductor Jessica Horsley describes as "...the sort of music that just makes everything alright in the world. It heals all wounds", the Symphony No. 2 by Ruth Gipps.
There's romantic love, of course, but love means so much more than that...familial love, the loyalty of friends, the care for our communities, and even the love we can cultivate for ourselves. Join us today as we celebrate the many faces of love on this Valentine's Day.
Maria Newman was born into a family of famous, formidable composers. She was so intimidated when she was growing up she gave up composition altogether. In the end, though, she had music inside her that just had to come out. On today's show, learn about how Maria Newman stepped into her own as a composer, and hear her Sonata for Solo Guitar 'Storgé' performed by guitarist Nicholas Goluses.
Join us today to hear from a new marimba concerto by composer Alexis Alrich, with Dame Evelyn Glennie on the marimba and conductor Jean Thorel leading the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong.
Take a music lesson with PT Young Artists in the classroom.
Explore the sounds of New York City with PT and host Fred Child.
Composer Richard Danielpour recently wrote a piece in honor of those affected by the pandemic. On today's show, pianist Simone Dinnerstein plays from Richard Danielpour’s ‘An American Mosaic.’
Maria Newman was born into a family of famous, formidable composers. She was so intimidated when she was growing up she gave up composition altogether. In the end, though, she had music inside her that just had to come out. On today's show, learn about how Maria Newman stepped into her own as a composer, and hear her Sonata for Solo Guitar 'Storgé' performed by guitarist Nicholas Goluses.
