When Autumn Sings
Music from a range of performers with songs that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.
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Some of our recent programs:
Gidon Kremer
A scant 58-minute review of the vast career of violinist Gidon Kremer, a door to contemporary composers far and wide.
Rebels, Renegades, Outcasts
A selection of musical, literary and historical renegades throughout history with music and poetry to accompany their stories. Alfonsina Storni, above.
John Coltrane
A further look at the melodic mastery of John Coltrane.
Hejira
Joni Mitchell’s sine qua non, Hejira, with notes to parse out a fuller picture of a magnificent work of art.
High Summer
Music for the fullness of summer.
Shigeru Umebayashi
A sampling of pieces by film composer Shigeru Umebayashi (above) and other like-minded individuals.
The Circus
Damn everything but the circus, and this week’s collection of song and story telling from Ovid to The Boss.
Willie Nelson
A celebration of Willie Nelson, now into his 90s, and as vital as ever.
Lupines!
A look at the wildflowers that help make June the magnificent month it is, with music to settle, soothe and stimulate.
Viola da Gamba
A look into one of humanity’s most expressive instruments.