Hoodoo Zephyr

Evening Music | May 6, 2010

We sample John Adams' album of smooth electronica, Hoodoo Zephyr, with "Tourist Song." Also, folk music of Russia and Armenia, paired with an offering from Brazilian singer/songwriter Caetano Veloso. Other highlights include mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson performing Brahms and soprano Phyllis Curtin in a song by Ned Rorem, as well as choral music by Jean Sibelius.

Also Featured Tonight:

Ferdinand Ries / Sonatina in B flat
William Perry / Jamestown Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Jacques Loussier / Trumpet Concerto
Gabriel Faure / Pelleas et Melisande, Suite, Op.80
Antonio Vivaldi / Stabat Mater, RV 621
Ferruccio Busoni / Fantasia Contrappuntistica
Peter Askim / Concerto for Double Bass and String Orchestra

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