Haunted Landscapes: the Music of George Crumb

Relevant Tones

English - October 25, 2014 21:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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Legendary composer George Crumb created a unique, haunting sound world that leaves an indelible impression upon anyone who hears it. The master turns 85 in October and we’ll celebrate with an entire show dedicated to his music.

Hosted by Seth Boustead

Produced by Jesse McQuarters

George Crumb: Vox Balanae, I (excerpt) & finale

eighth blackbird

Crumb: “Se ha llenado de luces mi corazón de seda” from Ancient Voices of Children

The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble/Arthur Weisberg; Jan DeGaetani, ms.; Michael Dash, boy soprano

Crumb: Nocturnal Sounds (The Awakening) fr. Makrokosmos III

Gilbert Kalish &James Freeman, pianos; Raymond Des Roches & Richard Fitz, percussion

Crumb: “Deep River” fr. The River of Life

Orchestra 2001/James Freeman; Ann Crumb, voc.

Crumb: Tammy, Fritzi and Yoda fr. Mundis Canis

David Starobin, guitar; Crumb, perc.

Crumb: Black Angels, III. Return

Kronos Quartet