Young Composers: Kernis, McBride, Shawn & Hush

Aaron J. Kernis
David McBride
Alan Shawn
David Hush

Each has a segment.

A brief bio on Aaron J. Kernis.
Kernis comments on his work, Stein Times Seven, a choral work for piano based on the poetry of Gertrude Stein.

Musical selection: Stein Times Seven performed by the Occasional Singers directed by Gil Robbins.
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Brief bio of David McBride
Gigigo, David McBride's musical group and the name of his work. McBride believes the New York music scene was not as diverse as it should be. He says, gigigo is the first word uttered by man. He is influenced by Chinese music and sees the group as a fusion of eastern and western styles.

Musical selection: Gigigo
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Brief bio of Alen Shawn
Shawn talks about the jazz influence on his work.

Musical selection: Four Jazz Preludes with Alen Shawn on piano.

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Brief bio of David Hush.
Hush talks about his String Raag music in two movements.
Musical selection: String Raag Music -Linda Quan, violin; Lois Martin, Viola; Chris Finkle, cello
Description (CMS Tease):
Aaron J. Kernis on his work, Stein Times Seven, David McBride and the New York music scene, Alen Shawn on jazz influence in his work, and David Hush on his String Raag music.

WNYC archives id: 13805