A Birthday Celebration

Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Tonight on Evening Music, David Garland presents selections that will be played by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in their upcoming Carnegie Hall concert; listeners will also hear Orpheus' own recording of Stravinsky's Danse Concertante. Also, in celebration of the brilliant pianist Ursula Oppens' 60th birthday, Evening Music plays her recording of "The People United Will Never be Defeated," by Frederick Rzewski.
» Evening Music playlist
Additional Resources:
» Orpheus Chamber Orchestra website
» Ursula Oppens biography

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