October 27, 2008
a labor of love
When the Washington National Cathedral approached him to write a new work, Dominick Argento said no. He was grieving the death of his wife, and was done composing. They persisted, suggesting he write a memorial for his wife. The result was "Evensong - Of Love and Angels." Today we'll go to the premiere performance of Argento's loving tribute to his wife.
Today's Playlist
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Finale from the Sonata No. 5 in C Minor
Pianist Paul Lewis
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Traditional
"Eg Aktar Inkje Mykje Hine Gutan"
Singer Torunn Ostrem Ossum with Trio Medieval
Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Traditional
"Zajdi" and "Carpathian Kolo"
The Richter Uzur Duo
The Jacklin Arts and Culture Center, Post Falls, Idaho
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Richard Strauss
Symphonic Fantasy from "Die Frau Ohne Schatten" ("The Woman without a Shadow")
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor JoAnn Falletta
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor ("Moonlight")
Pianist Paul Lewis
Spivey Hall, Morrow, Georgia
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Dominick Argento
"For the Angel, Israfel"
The Minnesota Orchestra with conductor Eiji Oue
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Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in G Minor for Two Cellos, RV 531
Cellists Rene Schiffer and Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann with Apollo's Fire and conductor Jeannette Sorrell
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Dominick Argento
Selections from "Evensong - Of Love and Angels"
Boy soprano Nelson James LePard Reed with the Washington National Cathedral Choral Society Chorus and Orchestra and conductor J. Reilly Lewis
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
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Claude Debussy
"La plus que lente"
Pianist Stephen Hough
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver