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Our first selection is a group of four folk tunes from the Czech Republic and Scotland that sing of nature, picturesque landscapes and love.
Second on the program is an arrangement of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Debussy famously used unusual harmonies and scales to depict the image of a small faun chasing woodland nymphs. While originally written for orchestra, this is an arrangement for flute, clarinet and piano.
Next, Shifting Landscape lends some musical thoughts about the changing seasons. This was written by George Heathco for the Moores School of Music's AURA Contemporary Ensemble in 2012.
Finally, a piece inspired by a place that is famous for its scenic fall views: New England. Written in three movements, each section brings us to a different location around New England, filled with various American folk tunes that you might recognize.
Music in this episode:
Dvorak, arr. Janacek – Moravian Choruses; Trad., arr. Mack Wilberg – Scottish Folk Songs
Moores School Concert Chorale; Andreea Muţ and Katherine Johnson, piano; Betsy Cook Weber, conductor
2/11/2013
Moores Opera House
Claude Debussy, arr. Michael Webster – Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Leone Buyse, flute; Michael Webster, clarinet; Tali Morgulis, piano
6/23/2015
Moores Opera House
George Heathco – Shifting Landscape
AURA Contemporary Ensemble: Jennifer Dennison, clarinet; Laura Cividino, violin; Geraldine Ong, piano
2/20/2012
Moores Opera House
Charles Ives – Three Places in New England
Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra; Larry Rachleff, conductor
10/7/2007
Stude Concert Hall
This episode originally aired Sunday, September 20th, 2015. Catch Music in the Making every Sunday at 7:06 PM on Classical 91.7.