Lakes, rivers, oceans — they are precious resources that sustain life. They can also be beautiful, useful, historic, powerful and even threatening. On Morning Glories, we'll hear five pieces that remind us of contrasting aspects of the life aquatic.
Monday
Schumann: "Rhenish" Symphony
The word "Rhenish" refers to the Rhine and the Rhineland, where Schumann moved and found a warm welcome in the 1850s.
Tuesday
Klami: Sea Pictures
According to Finnish composer Uuno Klami (1900-1961), this piece represents the satisfaction and freedom found in a sailboat on a breezy, sunny day.
Wednesday
Britten: Four Sea Interludes, from Peter Grimes
It's not surprising that British composers have a knack for writing sea music — including Britten, who grew up on the North Sea coast, where the opera Peter Grimes takes place.
Thursday
Handel: Water Music
No storms or shipwrecks here — just music of pomp and dignity, to accompany the royal boat ride through London.
Friday
Grofe: Mississippi Suite
Here, the composer of the "Grand Canyon Suite" traces the Mississippi, ending up with a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans.
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