Max Derrickson
@musicprogramnotes.bsky.social
I am a music researcher, program note writer, music program annotator - find out more from my website: www.MusicProgramNotes.com . Each day, I also post music of lesser-known composers and lesser-known works by the great composers. Open for work, too.
Celebrating the Music of Kassia!
(c. 810 – c. 843/867?)
Greek composer Kassia, still known today for, among other accomplishments, almost two-dozen “hymns” (chants, really) that remain sung today in the Greek Orthodox service. Here, her Ek Rizis Agathis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_k3...
(c. 810 – c. 843/867?)
Greek composer Kassia, still known today for, among other accomplishments, almost two-dozen “hymns” (chants, really) that remain sung today in the Greek Orthodox service. Here, her Ek Rizis Agathis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_k3...
vocame sings "ek rizis agathis" cassia greek orthodox chant
YouTube video by jo Braus
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Celebrating the Music of Kassia!
(c. 810 – c. 843/867?)
Greek composer Kassia, still known today for, among other accomplishments, almost two-dozen “hymns” (chants, really) that remain sung today in the Greek Orthodox service. Here, her Ek Rizis Agathis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_k3...
(c. 810 – c. 843/867?)
Greek composer Kassia, still known today for, among other accomplishments, almost two-dozen “hymns” (chants, really) that remain sung today in the Greek Orthodox service. Here, her Ek Rizis Agathis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_k3...
Celebrating the Music of Charles Tomlinson Griffes!
(September 17, 1884 – April 8, 1920)
American composer of Impressionist music. Here’s Griffes’s superb tone poem, The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Op. 8 (be sure to make it to the pounding drums @ about 8:38):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbq...
(September 17, 1884 – April 8, 1920)
American composer of Impressionist music. Here’s Griffes’s superb tone poem, The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Op. 8 (be sure to make it to the pounding drums @ about 8:38):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbq...
The Pleasure-Dome of Kubla Khan
YouTube video by Sherrill Milnes - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Celebrating the Music of Charles Tomlinson Griffes!
(September 17, 1884 – April 8, 1920)
American composer of Impressionist music. Here’s Griffes’s superb tone poem, The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Op. 8 (be sure to make it to the pounding drums @ about 8:38):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbq...
(September 17, 1884 – April 8, 1920)
American composer of Impressionist music. Here’s Griffes’s superb tone poem, The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Op. 8 (be sure to make it to the pounding drums @ about 8:38):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbq...
Celebrating the Music of Nadia Boulanger!
(September 16, 1887 – October 22, 1979)
French pianist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer. Here is a beautiful song (music and text) by Boulanger, c. 1915:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 16, 1887 – October 22, 1979)
French pianist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer. Here is a beautiful song (music and text) by Boulanger, c. 1915:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Boulander Nadia - Soir d’hiver (1914- 15, published, text by the composer)
YouTube video by Dmitry Nechaev
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Celebrating the Music of Nadia Boulanger!
(September 16, 1887 – October 22, 1979)
French pianist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer. Here is a beautiful song (music and text) by Boulanger, c. 1915:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 16, 1887 – October 22, 1979)
French pianist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer. Here is a beautiful song (music and text) by Boulanger, c. 1915:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
More Celebration of the Music of Hildegard von Bingen!
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
… even nicer examples of Hildegard’s melismatic, mystic, and meditative melodies.
O frondens virga – [beautifully sung by the men’s(!!) group, Chanticleer] (TYO!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXX...
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
… even nicer examples of Hildegard’s melismatic, mystic, and meditative melodies.
O frondens virga – [beautifully sung by the men’s(!!) group, Chanticleer] (TYO!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXX...
CHANTICLEER: O Frondens Virga by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
YouTube video by Chanticleer
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September 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
More Celebration of the Music of Hildegard von Bingen!
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
… even nicer examples of Hildegard’s melismatic, mystic, and meditative melodies.
O frondens virga – [beautifully sung by the men’s(!!) group, Chanticleer] (TYO!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXX...
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
… even nicer examples of Hildegard’s melismatic, mystic, and meditative melodies.
O frondens virga – [beautifully sung by the men’s(!!) group, Chanticleer] (TYO!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXX...
Celebrating the Music of Hildegard von Bingen!
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
German Medieval composer and Benedictine abbess. Here is her gorgeous, timeless, Kyrie Eleison from Marriage of the Heavens and the Earth (O Ecclesia): www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
German Medieval composer and Benedictine abbess. Here is her gorgeous, timeless, Kyrie Eleison from Marriage of the Heavens and the Earth (O Ecclesia): www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Hildegard von Bingen - Kyrie Eleison
YouTube video by JadeMusic54
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September 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Celebrating the Music of Hildegard von Bingen!
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
German Medieval composer and Benedictine abbess. Here is her gorgeous, timeless, Kyrie Eleison from Marriage of the Heavens and the Earth (O Ecclesia): www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1098 – September 17, 1179)
German Medieval composer and Benedictine abbess. Here is her gorgeous, timeless, Kyrie Eleison from Marriage of the Heavens and the Earth (O Ecclesia): www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Horatio Parker!
(September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919)
American composer and teacher. Here is an excerpt from his first important Cantata of 1893:
Hora Novissima: Introduction and Chorus
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919)
American composer and teacher. Here is an excerpt from his first important Cantata of 1893:
Hora Novissima: Introduction and Chorus
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Hora Novissima: Introducton and Chorus
YouTube video by Abendmusik Chorus - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Celebrating the Music of Horatio Parker!
(September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919)
American composer and teacher. Here is an excerpt from his first important Cantata of 1893:
Hora Novissima: Introduction and Chorus
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 15, 1863 – December 18, 1919)
American composer and teacher. Here is an excerpt from his first important Cantata of 1893:
Hora Novissima: Introduction and Chorus
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Johann Michael Haydn!
(September 14, 1737 – August 10, 1806)
Austrian composer was the younger brother of Josef. Here is his Kyrie (opening movement) from his Missa Tempore Quadragesimae (MH 553) for choir and basso continuo, 1794:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 14, 1737 – August 10, 1806)
Austrian composer was the younger brother of Josef. Here is his Kyrie (opening movement) from his Missa Tempore Quadragesimae (MH 553) for choir and basso continuo, 1794:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Johann Michael Haydn - Missa Tempore Quadragesimae - Kyrie
YouTube video by n98klv
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September 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Celebrating the Music of Johann Michael Haydn!
(September 14, 1737 – August 10, 1806)
Austrian composer was the younger brother of Josef. Here is his Kyrie (opening movement) from his Missa Tempore Quadragesimae (MH 553) for choir and basso continuo, 1794:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 14, 1737 – August 10, 1806)
Austrian composer was the younger brother of Josef. Here is his Kyrie (opening movement) from his Missa Tempore Quadragesimae (MH 553) for choir and basso continuo, 1794:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
More Celebration of the Music of Arnold Schoenberg!
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
… a fully-fledged 12-tone work... her the second movement of his String Quartet, at times wistful, beautiful in a distant way:
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 (1927). II. Adagio
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW0B...
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
… a fully-fledged 12-tone work... her the second movement of his String Quartet, at times wistful, beautiful in a distant way:
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 (1927). II. Adagio
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW0B...
Arnold Schoenberg - String Quartet No. 3, II
YouTube video by pelodelperro
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September 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
More Celebration of the Music of Arnold Schoenberg!
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
… a fully-fledged 12-tone work... her the second movement of his String Quartet, at times wistful, beautiful in a distant way:
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 (1927). II. Adagio
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW0B...
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
… a fully-fledged 12-tone work... her the second movement of his String Quartet, at times wistful, beautiful in a distant way:
String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 (1927). II. Adagio
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW0B...
Celebrating the Music of Arnold Schoenberg!
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
Austrian composer and teacher. Here is one of his little-known works from his pre-12-tone period.
Friede Auf Erden, Op. 13 (1911)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
Austrian composer and teacher. Here is one of his little-known works from his pre-12-tone period.
Friede Auf Erden, Op. 13 (1911)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
ARNOLD SCHOENBERG FRIEDE AUF ERDEN OPUS 13 1911
YouTube video by ANGELSDONTPLAYHARPS
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September 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Celebrating the Music of Arnold Schoenberg!
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
Austrian composer and teacher. Here is one of his little-known works from his pre-12-tone period.
Friede Auf Erden, Op. 13 (1911)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 13, 1874 – July 13, 1951)
Austrian composer and teacher. Here is one of his little-known works from his pre-12-tone period.
Friede Auf Erden, Op. 13 (1911)
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
More Celebration of the Music of Clara Wieck-Schumann!
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
…here is her (also) exquisite Andante from her Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf-p...
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
…here is her (also) exquisite Andante from her Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf-p...
Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17: 3. Andante
YouTube video by Beaux Arts Trio - Topic
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September 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
More Celebration of the Music of Clara Wieck-Schumann!
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
…here is her (also) exquisite Andante from her Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf-p...
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
…here is her (also) exquisite Andante from her Piano Trio in G minor, Op.17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf-p...
Celebrating the Music of Clara Wieck-Schumann!
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
German piano virtuoso and composer. Here is her exquisite Nocturne, the second piece from the equally exquisite set of six piano miniatures “Soirées musicales":
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
German piano virtuoso and composer. Here is her exquisite Nocturne, the second piece from the equally exquisite set of six piano miniatures “Soirées musicales":
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Clara Wieck-Schumann, Nocturne op. 6 n. 2 (1834)
YouTube video by huakinthoi
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September 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Celebrating the Music of Clara Wieck-Schumann!
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
German piano virtuoso and composer. Here is her exquisite Nocturne, the second piece from the equally exquisite set of six piano miniatures “Soirées musicales":
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896)
German piano virtuoso and composer. Here is her exquisite Nocturne, the second piece from the equally exquisite set of six piano miniatures “Soirées musicales":
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Josquin des Pres
(c. 1450 – August 27, 1521)
French Renaissance composer. Josquin was also known as a writer of beautiful melodies, and here is a great example:
Mille regretz – cornetto [Bruce Dickey] and organ
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1450 – August 27, 1521)
French Renaissance composer. Josquin was also known as a writer of beautiful melodies, and here is a great example:
Mille regretz – cornetto [Bruce Dickey] and organ
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Josquin des Prez: Mille Regretz; Bruce Dickey, Cornetto and Hanneke van Proosdij, organ
YouTube video by Voices of Music
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September 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Celebrating the Music of Josquin des Pres
(c. 1450 – August 27, 1521)
French Renaissance composer. Josquin was also known as a writer of beautiful melodies, and here is a great example:
Mille regretz – cornetto [Bruce Dickey] and organ
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1450 – August 27, 1521)
French Renaissance composer. Josquin was also known as a writer of beautiful melodies, and here is a great example:
Mille regretz – cornetto [Bruce Dickey] and organ
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of, and Happy Birthday to, Arvo Pärt!
(September 11, 1935 – )
Estonian composer. Here is Pärt’s intriguing, quiet and moving first movement, “1. Ludus,” to his Tabula rasa – Concerto for 2 violins (or viola), prepared piano & strings (1977):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 11, 1935 – )
Estonian composer. Here is Pärt’s intriguing, quiet and moving first movement, “1. Ludus,” to his Tabula rasa – Concerto for 2 violins (or viola), prepared piano & strings (1977):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Arvo Pärt - Tabula Rasa - Ludus
YouTube video by Josh Malmed
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September 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Celebrating the Music of, and Happy Birthday to, Arvo Pärt!
(September 11, 1935 – )
Estonian composer. Here is Pärt’s intriguing, quiet and moving first movement, “1. Ludus,” to his Tabula rasa – Concerto for 2 violins (or viola), prepared piano & strings (1977):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 11, 1935 – )
Estonian composer. Here is Pärt’s intriguing, quiet and moving first movement, “1. Ludus,” to his Tabula rasa – Concerto for 2 violins (or viola), prepared piano & strings (1977):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of William Boyce!
(September 11, 1711 – February 7, 1779)
British composer. Here is his lovely Symphony No. 1 in its entirety – which is only 6-7 minutes long.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhAw...
(September 11, 1711 – February 7, 1779)
British composer. Here is his lovely Symphony No. 1 in its entirety – which is only 6-7 minutes long.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhAw...
William Boyce, Symphony No. 1 B-flat major, Trevor Pinnock
YouTube video by Arnold van der Waals
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September 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Celebrating the Music of William Boyce!
(September 11, 1711 – February 7, 1779)
British composer. Here is his lovely Symphony No. 1 in its entirety – which is only 6-7 minutes long.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhAw...
(September 11, 1711 – February 7, 1779)
British composer. Here is his lovely Symphony No. 1 in its entirety – which is only 6-7 minutes long.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhAw...
Celebrating the Music of Countess Maria Theodora Paulina (Dora) Pejačević! (September 10, 1885 – March 5, 1923)
Croatian, of Hungarian lineage, composer and violinist. Here, her Andante Sostenuto from her gorgeous Sonata for Piano and Cello (1913):
youtu.be/-chTjgzSkQs?...
Croatian, of Hungarian lineage, composer and violinist. Here, her Andante Sostenuto from her gorgeous Sonata for Piano and Cello (1913):
youtu.be/-chTjgzSkQs?...
Dora Pejačević - Cello Sonata in E minor, Op. 35
YouTube video by musicophage rex
youtu.be
September 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Celebrating the Music of Countess Maria Theodora Paulina (Dora) Pejačević! (September 10, 1885 – March 5, 1923)
Croatian, of Hungarian lineage, composer and violinist. Here, her Andante Sostenuto from her gorgeous Sonata for Piano and Cello (1913):
youtu.be/-chTjgzSkQs?...
Croatian, of Hungarian lineage, composer and violinist. Here, her Andante Sostenuto from her gorgeous Sonata for Piano and Cello (1913):
youtu.be/-chTjgzSkQs?...
Celebrating the Music of Henry Purcell!
(c. 1659 – November 21, 1695)
English composer and organist. This beautiful meditation, “Thou knowest, Lord,” composed for the funeral of Queen Mary II, has been accompanying centuries of funerals at Westminster Abbey.
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1659 – November 21, 1695)
English composer and organist. This beautiful meditation, “Thou knowest, Lord,” composed for the funeral of Queen Mary II, has been accompanying centuries of funerals at Westminster Abbey.
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Thou Knowest, Lord (Purcell) — Choir of Guildford Cathedral
YouTube video by 1finch2finch
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September 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Celebrating the Music of Henry Purcell!
(c. 1659 – November 21, 1695)
English composer and organist. This beautiful meditation, “Thou knowest, Lord,” composed for the funeral of Queen Mary II, has been accompanying centuries of funerals at Westminster Abbey.
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(c. 1659 – November 21, 1695)
English composer and organist. This beautiful meditation, “Thou knowest, Lord,” composed for the funeral of Queen Mary II, has been accompanying centuries of funerals at Westminster Abbey.
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Girolamo Frescobaldi!
(September 9 (or 13), 1583 – March 1, 1643)
Italian composer Frescobaldi. Keyboard, harpsichord and organ were where Frescobaldi made his most important impact. Here is his exquisite Toccata seconda:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 9 (or 13), 1583 – March 1, 1643)
Italian composer Frescobaldi. Keyboard, harpsichord and organ were where Frescobaldi made his most important impact. Here is his exquisite Toccata seconda:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Gerolamo Frescobaldi, toccata seconda (1615) Marco Mencoboni Harpsichord
YouTube video by cantarlontano
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September 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Celebrating the Music of Girolamo Frescobaldi!
(September 9 (or 13), 1583 – March 1, 1643)
Italian composer Frescobaldi. Keyboard, harpsichord and organ were where Frescobaldi made his most important impact. Here is his exquisite Toccata seconda:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 9 (or 13), 1583 – March 1, 1643)
Italian composer Frescobaldi. Keyboard, harpsichord and organ were where Frescobaldi made his most important impact. Here is his exquisite Toccata seconda:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Antonín Dvořák!
(September 8, 1841 – May 1, 1904)
Bohemian (Czech) composer. Here is his delightful Andante con moto, the third movement from his extraordinary Serenade, Op. 44 -- and here, a very heart-warming performance:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 8, 1841 – May 1, 1904)
Bohemian (Czech) composer. Here is his delightful Andante con moto, the third movement from his extraordinary Serenade, Op. 44 -- and here, a very heart-warming performance:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Serenade in D Minor, Op. 44, B. 77: III. Andante con moto
YouTube video by Oslo Philharmonic Wind Soloists - Topic
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September 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Celebrating the Music of Antonín Dvořák!
(September 8, 1841 – May 1, 1904)
Bohemian (Czech) composer. Here is his delightful Andante con moto, the third movement from his extraordinary Serenade, Op. 44 -- and here, a very heart-warming performance:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 8, 1841 – May 1, 1904)
Bohemian (Czech) composer. Here is his delightful Andante con moto, the third movement from his extraordinary Serenade, Op. 44 -- and here, a very heart-warming performance:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Andre Jolivet!
(August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974)
French teacher and composer. Here is a manic, briskly fun movement (and very inventive) from his 1958 Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra (Movement III):
youtu.be/mx8tdnDckzU?...
(August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974)
French teacher and composer. Here is a manic, briskly fun movement (and very inventive) from his 1958 Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra (Movement III):
youtu.be/mx8tdnDckzU?...
Andre Jolivet - Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra (1958) [Score-Video]
YouTube video by George N. Gianopoulos, composer
youtu.be
September 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Celebrating the Music of Andre Jolivet!
(August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974)
French teacher and composer. Here is a manic, briskly fun movement (and very inventive) from his 1958 Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra (Movement III):
youtu.be/mx8tdnDckzU?...
(August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974)
French teacher and composer. Here is a manic, briskly fun movement (and very inventive) from his 1958 Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra (Movement III):
youtu.be/mx8tdnDckzU?...
Celebrating the Music of, and Happy Birthday to, Romualds Kalsons!
(September 7, 1936 - November 15, 2024)
Latvian composer and conductor. His musical style is indebted to Latvian folksong, and are infinitely listenable.
Here is his fun, foot-flinging “Tango:”
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 7, 1936 - November 15, 2024)
Latvian composer and conductor. His musical style is indebted to Latvian folksong, and are infinitely listenable.
Here is his fun, foot-flinging “Tango:”
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Romualds Kalsons | Tango
YouTube video by ultrauls
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September 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Celebrating the Music of, and Happy Birthday to, Romualds Kalsons!
(September 7, 1936 - November 15, 2024)
Latvian composer and conductor. His musical style is indebted to Latvian folksong, and are infinitely listenable.
Here is his fun, foot-flinging “Tango:”
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 7, 1936 - November 15, 2024)
Latvian composer and conductor. His musical style is indebted to Latvian folksong, and are infinitely listenable.
Here is his fun, foot-flinging “Tango:”
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Joan Tower!
(September 6, 1938 - )
American composer, pianist and teacher - “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” (The New Yorker first called her this). Here is her very popular Fanfare for the Uncommon Women:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 6, 1938 - )
American composer, pianist and teacher - “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” (The New Yorker first called her this). Here is her very popular Fanfare for the Uncommon Women:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
YouTube video by Leonard Slatkin - Topic
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September 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Celebrating the Music of Joan Tower!
(September 6, 1938 - )
American composer, pianist and teacher - “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” (The New Yorker first called her this). Here is her very popular Fanfare for the Uncommon Women:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 6, 1938 - )
American composer, pianist and teacher - “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” (The New Yorker first called her this). Here is her very popular Fanfare for the Uncommon Women:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Yevgeny Fyodorovich Svetlanov!
September 6, 1928 – May 3, 2002)
Russian conductor, pianist and composer Svetlanov was a great figure in Russia. Here is his wonderful Rhapsody No. 2 which features exquisite cadenzas for several instruments:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
September 6, 1928 – May 3, 2002)
Russian conductor, pianist and composer Svetlanov was a great figure in Russia. Here is his wonderful Rhapsody No. 2 which features exquisite cadenzas for several instruments:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Yevgeny Svetlanov - Rhapsody No. 2 (1978)
YouTube video by Bartje Bartmans
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September 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Celebrating the Music of Yevgeny Fyodorovich Svetlanov!
September 6, 1928 – May 3, 2002)
Russian conductor, pianist and composer Svetlanov was a great figure in Russia. Here is his wonderful Rhapsody No. 2 which features exquisite cadenzas for several instruments:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
September 6, 1928 – May 3, 2002)
Russian conductor, pianist and composer Svetlanov was a great figure in Russia. Here is his wonderful Rhapsody No. 2 which features exquisite cadenzas for several instruments:
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Celebrating the Music of Sigismondo d’India!
(c. 1582 – (before) April 19, 1629)
Especially stunning here is the cornetto, a fascinating, recorder-type instrument. Its sound is absolutely enchanting by itself, and also here, like a second human voice.
Dilectus meus
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLFf...
(c. 1582 – (before) April 19, 1629)
Especially stunning here is the cornetto, a fascinating, recorder-type instrument. Its sound is absolutely enchanting by itself, and also here, like a second human voice.
Dilectus meus
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLFf...
Dilectus meus
YouTube video by Hana Blažíková - Topic
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September 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Celebrating the Music of Sigismondo d’India!
(c. 1582 – (before) April 19, 1629)
Especially stunning here is the cornetto, a fascinating, recorder-type instrument. Its sound is absolutely enchanting by itself, and also here, like a second human voice.
Dilectus meus
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLFf...
(c. 1582 – (before) April 19, 1629)
Especially stunning here is the cornetto, a fascinating, recorder-type instrument. Its sound is absolutely enchanting by itself, and also here, like a second human voice.
Dilectus meus
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLFf...
More Celebration of the Music of Amy Beach!
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
Here, her lovely second movement, Alla siciliana, from her stunningly well-done, and path-breaking/break-through, Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 “Gaelic” (1896):
youtu.be/VmLU1CfHcJw?...
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
Here, her lovely second movement, Alla siciliana, from her stunningly well-done, and path-breaking/break-through, Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 “Gaelic” (1896):
youtu.be/VmLU1CfHcJw?...
Amy Beach - Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 "Gaelic" (1896)
YouTube video by KuhlauDilfeng2
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September 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
More Celebration of the Music of Amy Beach!
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
Here, her lovely second movement, Alla siciliana, from her stunningly well-done, and path-breaking/break-through, Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 “Gaelic” (1896):
youtu.be/VmLU1CfHcJw?...
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
Here, her lovely second movement, Alla siciliana, from her stunningly well-done, and path-breaking/break-through, Symphony in E-minor, Op.32 “Gaelic” (1896):
youtu.be/VmLU1CfHcJw?...
Celebrating the Music of Amy Beach!
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
American composer and piano virtuoso. Here’s a melting, mesmerizing piano work from this still underrated composer, Beach’s “Dreaming” from her Four Sketches for Piano, Op. 15, No. 3, (1897):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
American composer and piano virtuoso. Here’s a melting, mesmerizing piano work from this still underrated composer, Beach’s “Dreaming” from her Four Sketches for Piano, Op. 15, No. 3, (1897):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Amy Beach (1867-1944) : Dreaming, for piano (1892)
YouTube video by collectionCB
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September 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Celebrating the Music of Amy Beach!
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
American composer and piano virtuoso. Here’s a melting, mesmerizing piano work from this still underrated composer, Beach’s “Dreaming” from her Four Sketches for Piano, Op. 15, No. 3, (1897):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
(September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944)
American composer and piano virtuoso. Here’s a melting, mesmerizing piano work from this still underrated composer, Beach’s “Dreaming” from her Four Sketches for Piano, Op. 15, No. 3, (1897):
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...