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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



hour 1

  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    Finale from the Sonata No. 5 in C Minor
    Pianist Paul Lewis
  • Traditional
    "Eg Aktar Inkje Mykje Hine Gutan"
    Singer Torunn Ostrem Ossum with Trio Medieval
    Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Traditional
    "Zajdi" and "Carpathian Kolo"
    The Richter Uzur Duo
    The Jacklin Arts and Culture Center, Post Falls, Idaho
  • 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
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor ("Moonlight")
    Pianist Paul Lewis
    Spivey Hall, Morrow, Georgia

hour 2

  • Dominick Argento
    "For the Angel, Israfel"
    The Minnesota Orchestra with conductor Eiji Oue
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Claude Debussy
    "La plus que lente"
    Pianist Stephen Hough
    Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver
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