New works for harp
It's the harp like you haven't heard it before on Front Row Washington with newer works by composers Angélica Negrón, Han Lash, plus original works and transcriptions for the harp.
Emily Levin is the Principal Harpist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Bronze Medal Winner of the 9th USA International Harp Competition. Her playing has been praised for its “communicative, emotionally intense expression” (Jerusalem Post) and the Herald Times commended her “technical wizardry and artistic intuition.” As a soloist, orchestral musician, and chamber collaborator, Levin brings the harp to the forefront of a diverse musical spectrum, using her instrument to connect with all audiences.
An American Opera
Susannah, by American composer Carlisle Floyd, a two-act work composed during 1950s, is based on the parable Susannah and the Elders, a powerful and tragic story of an innocent young woman whose life is ruined by jealousy and the taint of a false accusation. A recorded presentation from Wolf Trap Opera's 2022 season at The Barns, conducted by Stephanie Rhodes Russell. On Opera Matinee.
Faust Inspirations
Choral Showcase presents scenes after Goethe's Faust. One of the most influential writers of German literature inspired countless musicians and composers. This week's Choral Showcase presents scenes from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust by Arrigo Boito and Robert Schumann; and Walpurgis Night music from Goethe's friend, Felix Mendelssohn.
From the Top
Clarinetist Alex Laing joins Peter Dugan at the Atlanta Music Project for a program featuring musicians from Georgia! We hear the fantastic Atlanta Music Project Senior Youth Choir performing a Spiritual. A flutist shares her love for Eastern European Folk music, a percussionist performs Sibelius on marimba, and Peter collaborates on a gorgeous four handed Ravel with an alum.
Classical Sunrise
The sun rises to perfectly paired music every weekday morning on Classical Sunrise! This week's selections:
- Monday 6:05AM Schumann - Piano Quintet: I. Allegro
- Tuesday 6:05AM Ravel - Alborada del Gracioso
- Wednesday 6:05AM Beethoven - Piano Trio, Op. 11: III
- Thursday 6:05AM Wagner - Lohengrin: Act III Prelude
- Friday 6:05AM Copland - Rodeo
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