Happy Birthday, Maestro!
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Today marks the birthday of formidable Italian conductor Claudio Abbado (in 1933); we'll hear the Maestro in action (via Mozart and Brahms) with two formidable orchestras as well, the Vienna Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic.
Also tonight, Stravinsky's popular "Pulcinella" Suite. Largely inspired by the music of 18th century Italian composer Giovanni Pergolesi, Stravinsky elaborated on Pergolesi's melodies to produce a fresh piece — reminiscent of the original work — but undeniably modern (we'll hear Leonard Bernstein's spirited interpretation with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra).
Also tonight, Stravinsky's popular "Pulcinella" Suite. Largely inspired by the music of 18th century Italian composer Giovanni Pergolesi, Stravinsky elaborated on Pergolesi's melodies to produce a fresh piece — reminiscent of the original work — but undeniably modern (we'll hear Leonard Bernstein's spirited interpretation with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra).
