Color Music
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Composer Michael Torke has been called "The Ravel of his generation" for his mastery of the orchestra. A synesthete, Torke has also explored colors through his music; we'll hear an example tonight from the Baltimore Symphony in his vividly scored "Bright Blue Music."
Earlier in the evening, we'll tip the hat to pianist (and composer) Leopold Godowsky — who was born on this date in 1870. Konstantin Scherbakov performs Godowsky's "Airs of the Eighteenth Century"; afterwards we'll hear from Godowsky himself, performing a Chopin's Scherzo in typical fleet-fingered fashion. Some other interesting works tonight include Eric Ewazen's "Classical" Concerto for Tenor Sax and the "Celestial Fantasy" by Alan Hovhaness; wrapping things up is another sky-bound work, Olivier Messiaen's "Colors of the Celestial City."
Earlier in the evening, we'll tip the hat to pianist (and composer) Leopold Godowsky — who was born on this date in 1870. Konstantin Scherbakov performs Godowsky's "Airs of the Eighteenth Century"; afterwards we'll hear from Godowsky himself, performing a Chopin's Scherzo in typical fleet-fingered fashion. Some other interesting works tonight include Eric Ewazen's "Classical" Concerto for Tenor Sax and the "Celestial Fantasy" by Alan Hovhaness; wrapping things up is another sky-bound work, Olivier Messiaen's "Colors of the Celestial City."
