Sonata form is one of the oldest composition structures in classical music but it’s being rediscovered, and in many cases re-purposed, by contemporary composers.
What is the lasting appeal? We’ll play music by four composers looking to the past for formal inspiration. This episode also features a tribute to David Maslanka who passed away shortly before the taping.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Sarah Zwinklis
Music
Piano Quintet, mvt. I by Thomas Adès
Thomas Adès, piano; Arditti Quartet: Irvine Arditti, Ashot Sarkissjan, violin; Ralf Ehlers, viola; Lucas Fels, cello
Camille for Sax and Piano, mvt. I by David Maslanka
Stephen Jordheim, alto saxophone; Christina Dahl, piano
2, by Keeril Makan
Either/Or Ensemble: Jennifer Choi, violin; David Shively, percussion
Piano Quintet by Thomas Adès
Thomas Adès, piano; Arditti Quartet: Irvine Arditti, Ashot Sarkissjan, violin; Ralf Ehlers, viola; Lucas Fels, cello