ESO 18/19: Szymanowski Violin Concerto
Under-represented works by masters (Beethoven & Mendelssohn) join fiery 20th century works, all under the hand of CPO Music Director Rune Bergmann.
Under-represented works by masters (Beethoven & Mendelssohn) join fiery 20th century works, all under the hand of CPO Music Director Rune Bergmann.
This special program pairs Holst’s The Planets with John Estacio’s effervescent Borealis trilogy. Guest host astronomer José Francisco Salgado brings his fantastic collection of imagery from NASA’s great observatories.
This special program pairs Holst’s The Planets with John Estacio’s effervescent Borealis trilogy. Guest host astronomer José Francisco Salgado brings his fantastic collection of imagery from NASA’s great observatories.
This special program pairs Holst’s The Planets with John Estacio’s effervescent Borealis trilogy. Guest host astronomer José Francisco Salgado brings his fantastic collection of imagery from NASA’s great observatories.
This special program pairs Holst’s The Planets with John Estacio’s effervescent Borealis trilogy. Guest host astronomer José Francisco Salgado brings his fantastic collection of imagery from NASA’s great observatories.
Is it possible that the thumping opening chords of Beethoven’s third symphony changed the history of music? Considered one of the greatest and most popular orchestral works ever written, Beethoven’s Eroica is a symphonic masterpiece and it’s steeped in myth. Did Beethoven really change its dedication? Did audiences really find its strange modulations and violent transitions unsettling? [...]
Alex’s concerto is the product of his close friendship with his colleague Simone Porter. Estacio’s work was inspired by his first sight of the northern lights after moving to Alberta. And Schoenberg, herald of the modern era, was a great admirer of “Brahms the Progressive,” as he called him.
Session 1, February 20: So you’ve been offered a commission — now what? Beyond the excitement of writing a new piece, commissions often come with questions that many composers are left to navigate on their own. This session offers a composer-centered look at what typically happens after the offer: how commissioning agreements work, what fees [...]
Session 1, February 20: So you’ve been offered a commission — now what? Beyond the excitement of writing a new piece, commissions often come with questions that many composers are left to navigate on their own. This session offers a composer-centered look at what typically happens after the offer: how commissioning agreements work, what fees [...]