Tag: Eric Whitacre

#172 Musical Moonlighters Redux

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

When we featured composers for whom music is a second job, we discovered so many “secret” composers that we’re returning to the subject to feature another crop of musical moonlighters. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Stephen Vitiello: Crossing Her Eyes and Sneezing (excerpt) Stephen Vitiello, electronics New Albion 115 1:17 Bin Li: Fanfare … Continue reading #172 Musical Moonlighters Redux →

#58 Music Inspired by Rumi

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Persian poet and mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi has had an enormous influence not only on other poets and writers but on thinkers of all kinds. We play music on today's program by several composers inspired by this timeless poet's work. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Karol Szymanowski: Symphony No. 3, Vienna Phil/BoulezAugusta Read … Continue reading #58 Music Inspired by Rumi →

#37 CD Grab Bag Christmas Edition

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

New music for Christmas that has nothing to do with Christmas! Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Sebastian Currier: Entanglement, Yehonatan Berick, violin; Laura Melton, pianoElliot Carter: Esprit Rude/Esprit Doux, Claire Chase, fl.; Josh Rubin, clEric Whitacre: Sleep, Grant Park ChrousTan Dun: Concerto for Orchestra, I & II, Hong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraAnders Hillborg: Peacock … Continue reading #37 CD Grab Bag Christmas Edition →