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Mark O'Connor: Acclaimed violinist and composer Mark O'Connor chats with Dianne Donovan about his upcoming recital on February 13, 2008.
Tarik O’Regan: Hear the full and unedited version of Classical Austin host Dianne Donovan's interview with British composer Tarik O'Regan. Recorded September 2007.
Gordon Getty: Composer Gordon Getty was in the KMFA studios on April 25, 2007 to promote and chat about his latest opera, Plump Jack.
Philip Glass: Local composer and radio host, Dan Welcher interviewed Philip Glass about his opera "Waiting for the Barbarians". Recorded on January 21, 2007.
Joshua Bell: A chat with violinist, Joshual Bell from September 1, 2006
Hilary Hahn: Listen to this extended interview with internationally acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn. Recorded April 13, 2006. Part 1 | Part 2
Ancient Voices
May 11, 2008
Manuel Cardoso and Friends
King John IV of Portugal and Manuel Cardoso: Crux Fidelis/Panis Angelicus. Performed by Piffaro. DG 453441
Manuel Cardoso: Missa Miserere mihi Domine. Performed by Ensemble Vocale Européen. HMA 1951543
Manuel Machado: Dos estrellas le siguen. Performed by the Huelgas Ensemble. CBS/Sony 66288
Gaspar Fernandes: Botay Fora. Performed by the Huelgas Ensemble. CBS/Sony 66288
Manuel Cardoso: Magnificat Secundi Toni. Performed by Ensemble Vocale Européen. HMA 1951543
May 4, 2008
Celebrating Biber
All works composed by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
Battalia. Performed by Armonico Tributo. CPO 999919
Requiem in f minor. Performed by the choir and orchestra of the Nederlandse Bachvereniging, directed by Gustav Leonhardt. DHM 77842
Sonata No. 11 (The Resurrection) from the Mystery Sonatas. Performed by Musica Antiqua Köln. DG 431656
Sonata Sancti Polycarpi. Performed by the New London Consort. L’Oiseau-Lyre 425834
Sonata No. 12 (The Ascension) from the Mystery Sonatas. Performed by Musica Antiqua Köln. DG 431656
April 27, 2008
The Musical Life of Samuel Pepys
Unless indicated otherwise, all selections performed by Richard Wistreich (voice), Robin Jeffrey (theorbo and Baroque guitar), Celia Harper (organ), Roderick Skeaping, William Thorp and Jane Compton (violins) and David Watkin (bass violin) on Saydisc 385.
The readings come from the diaries of Samuel Pepys (1633-1703)
Matthew Locke: Gavott
Thomas Shadwell/Pietro Reggio: Arise, arise, ye subterranean winds
Giacomo Carissimi: Lucifero
William Devenant/Samuel Pepys: Beauty Retire
John Goodgroome: Cloris Yielding
John Blow: Verse in G minor
Henry Lawes: Inconstancy return’d
Francesco Corbetta: Allemande
Henry Lawes: A Dream
John Jenkins: Pavan
Pelham Humfrey: Lord, I have sinn’d
John Blow: And art thou griev’d
Woodford/Cesare Morelli: Down to the very centre of the earth
Henry Purcell: Instrumental Selections from ‘Dido and Aeneas’. Performed by the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. DHM 77231
Henry Lawes: Orpheus Hymn
Matthew Locke: First and Second Brawles
April 20, 2008
Potpourri
William Byrd: Thou God that guid'st, O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth. Performed by the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford and Fretwork. HMU 907440
From A Desire for the Choicest Sonatas: Johann Heinrich Schmelzer: Sonata 4 and Sonata 8 (Anonymous). Dorian 90706
Johann Georg Conradi: Overture, Chaconne and Passacaglia from Ariadne. Performed by the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra and Chorus. CPO 777073
From Ce Diabolic Chant: L'Oiseau-Lyre 4759119
Johannes Suzoy: Prophilias, un nobles de Roume (Ballade)
Jacob de Senleches: La Harpe de melodie (Virelai)
Johannes Galiot: Le Sault perilleux a l'aventure prins (Ballade)
David Pohle: Wie der Hirsch schreyet, Sonata a 3, No. 29. Performed by tenor Hans-Jorg Mammel and L'arpa festante. Carus 83.413
April 13, 2008
Playlist of 'Spanish Treasures'
Santiago de Murcia: Jacaras por la E, La Jota, Fandango, Canarios. Performed by Paul O'Dette, baroque guitar, with Andrew Lawrence-King, harp and psaltery, Pedro Estevan, percussion, and Pat o'Brien and Steve Player, baroque guitars. Harmonia Mundi 2907212.
From the Codex Calixtinus, 12th century: Vox nostra resonet, Iacobe virginei, Ad superni regis decus, Cunctipotens genitor deus. Performed by Sequentia. DHM 77199.
From 'Music for the Spanish Kings' Virgin Veritas 61875:
Anon.: Zappay, Viva, viva rey Ferrando
Johannes Cornago: Donde estas que non te veo
Antonio Cornazano: Figlie Guilielmin
Anon.: Amor, che t'o fat hio, Puis Fortuna
Performed by Montserrat Figueras, soprano, and Hesperion XX.
Antonio de Cabezon: Differencias sobre la Gallarda Milanesa, played by Hans van Nieuwkoop.
Anon: Tiento de segundo tono partido de mano derecha. Played by Tjeerd van der Ploeg.
Both played at the historic organ in Oosthuizen, The Netherlands
April 6, 2008
The Legend of Orpheus, with music by Serafino dall’Aquilano, Marco Cara, Bartolomeo Tromboncino, Filippo de Lurano, Michele Pesenti, and text by Angelo Poliziano. Performed by The Huelgas Ensemble. CBS/Sony 60095.
March 23, 2008
Playlist of 'An Easter Celebration'
Anon., 11th century polyphony: Organum: Alleluia V. Pascha Nostrum V. Epulemur. Performed by Ensemble Gilles Binchois. Virgin Veritas 61940
Michael Praetorius: Hallelujah: Christ ist Erstanden. Performed by Musica Fiata and La Capella Ducale. CBS/Sony 62929
Heinrich Scheidemann: Surrexit Pastor Bonus (after Lassus). Performed by Pieter van Dijk at the van Hagerbeer/Schnitger organ at St. Laurenskerk, Alkmaar, The Netherlands. Naxos 554202
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber: Missa Christi Resurgentis. Performed by The English Concert and the Choir of the English Concert, directed by Andrew Manze. Harmonia Mundi 907397
Georg Böhm: Christ lag in Todesbanden. Performed by Gustav Leonhardt at the Arp Schnitger organ in the St. Jacobi Church, Hamburg, Germany. CBS/Sony 66262
March 16, 2008
Music for Holy Week
François Couperin: 3rd Leçon de Ténèbres. Performed by Montserrat Figueras and Maria-Cristina Kiehr, sopranos; Rolf Lislevand, theorbo; Pierre Hantai, harpsichord; and Jordi Savall, bass viol. Audivis/Valois 4640
Dieterich Buxtehude: Jesu, meines lebens leben. Performed by Orchestra Anima Eterna and Collegium Vocale. Channel Classics 7895
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Hymn: Crux Fidelis/Pange Lingua. Performed by Musica Contexta. Chandos 0652
J.S. Bach: Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen from St. Matthew Passion. Performed by Collegium Vocale Gent. Harmonia Mundi 951676.78
Gregorio Allegri: Miserer mei, Deus. Performed by the Westminster Abbey Choir. CBS/Sony 66615
March 9, 2008
Music by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
All works were composed by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
Cantata: Ich will euch wiedersehen. Performed by Dorothee Mields, soprano; Alexander Schneider, countertenor; Andreas Post, tenor; and Matthias Vieweg, bass; Les Amis de Philippe, directed by Ludger Remy. CPO 777 346
Sonata Prima in D major. Performed by the Chicago Baroque Ensemble. Centaur 2323
Den hat das Unglück nie gefällt, Wer sich darinnen standhaft halt and Die Beständigkeit Wählt mein Herz allzeit. Performed by countertenor Mark Crayton and Chicago Baroque Ensemble. Centaur 2323
Ouverture No. 4. Performed by Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Harmonia Mundi 901852
Cantata: Wer sind diese mit weißen Kleidern angetan. Performed by Dorothee Mields, soprano; Alexander Schneider, countertenor; Andreas Post, tenor; and Matthias Vieweg, bass; Les Amis de Philippe, directed by Ludger Remy. CPO 777 346
March 2, 2008
I,Vivaldi
All music composed by Antonio Vivaldi
1st movement of Spring (La Primavera) from the Four Seasons. Performed by Il Giardino Armonico. Teldec 97671
1st movement of Concerto in B minor, RV 386. Performed by Giuliano Carmignola, violin; and the Venice Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Marcon. CBS/Sony 87733
2nd movement of Concerto in F major, RV 296. Performed by Giuliano Carmignola, violin; and the Venice Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Marcon. CBS/Sony 87733
3rd movement of Concerto in B minor, RV 386. Performed by Giuliano Carmignola, violin; and the Venice Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Marcon. CBS/Sony 87733
Magnificat in G minor, RV 610. Performed by the choir and soloists of King's College, Cambridge and the Academy of Ancient Music, conducted by Stephen Cleobury. Angel/EMI 57265
1st movement of Concerto in A minor for bassoon, RV 498. Performed by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. London 443476
2nd movement of Spring (La Primavera) from the Four Seasons. Performed by Il Giardino Armonico. Teldec 97671
2nd movement of Concerto No. 1 in D major, RV 549. Performed by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. London 443476
Cello Concerto in F major, RV 412. Performed by Ofra Harnoy, cello; and the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Paul Robinson. RCA 60155
February 24, 2008
French Masterpieces
Jean-Baptiste Lully: Alceste Overture. Performed by La Grande Ecurie & La Chambre du Roy. Francois Couperin: Les Barricades Mysterieuses. Performed by Blandine Verlet, harpsichord. Marin Marais: La Badinage. Performed by Pascal Monteilhet, theorbo. Astree 8628
Jean-Philippe Rameau: L'Enharmonique. Performed by Gustav Leonhardt, harpsichord. DHM 77924
Michel Corrette: Sonata in A major. Performed by Le Nouveau Quatuor. MHS 513642
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Te Deum. Performed by Les Arts Florissants. Harmonia Mundi 901298
Jean-Baptiste Lully: Divertissement Royal (excerpt). Performed by Le Concert des Nations. Alia Vox 9842
February 17, 2008
New Releases and Reissues
Dario Castello: Sonata ottava in d minor. Biagio Marini: Sonata a due in d minor. Performed by Trio Settecento. Cedille 099
Dieterich Buxtehude: Quemadmodum desiderat cervus, O Fröliche Stunden. Performed by Hans Jörg Mammel, tenor; and La Fenice. Alpha 113.
Michael Praetorius: Voltes from Dances from Terpsichore. Performed by the New London Consort. Decca/L’oiseau-Lyre 4759101
Vincenzo Ugolini: Beata es Virgo Maria, Exultate omnes. Performed by Studio de musique ancienne de Montreal. Atma 2507
Carlo Gesualdo: T’amo, mia vita! Gioite voi col canto, S’io non miro non moro, O voi, troppo felici. Performed by The Consort of Musicke. Decca/L’oiseau-Lyre 4759110
February 10, 2008
If music be the food of love, play on
Ludwig Senfl: Ich stuend an einem Morgen, Fortuna ad voces musicales, Im Maien, Es taget vor dem Walde, Ach Elslein, liebes Elslein mein. Performed by Charles Daniels, tenor and Fretwork. HMU 907334
Henry Purcell: Fair Iris and her Swain, What can we poor females do? Performed by Emma Kirkby, soprano, and David Thomas, bass, with Anthony Rooley, lute. Helios 55065
John Eccles: Must then a faithful lover go? Cease of Cupid to complain. Performed by soprano Catherine Bott. L’oiseau 433187
Henry Purcell: She that would gain a faithful lover, Cupid, the slyest rogue alive. Performed by soprano Sylvia McNair and the Academy of Ancient Music. Philips 446081
Claudio Monteverdi: Armato il cor, Ardo, ardo, avvampo. Performed by the Consort of Musicke. Virgin Veritas 91156
Orlando Gibbons: The silver swan. John Wilbye: Draw on, Sweet Night. Thomas Morley: Arise, awake, No, no, no, no, Nigella, With my Love. Performed by the Consort of Musicke. MHS 5261425 (originally released on Decca)
Anon.: Montpellier codex, 13th Century France: On doit fin Amor, S’on me regarde, Ja n’amerai autre que cele, Quant je parti de m’amie. Performed by Anonymous 4. HMX 2907109
February 3, 2008
Adémar de Chabannes: Troped Apostolic Mass for St Martial. Performed by New York’s Ensemble for Early Music. Ex cathedra EC-9002
January 27, 2008
Dutch Treats
Jacob Obrecht: Rompeltier, Ic ret my ut spacieren, La tortorella, Ic draghe de mutse clutse. Performed by Sex Chordae Consort of Viols. (Centaur 2548). Tstat een meskin, Mille quingentis. Performed by the Gesualdo Consort Emergo 3987
Anthoni van Noordt: Fantasia II. Sybrant van Noordt, Jr.: Sonata a cimbalo solo. Performed by Bob van Asperen, harpsichord. CBS/Sony 46349
Count Unico Wilhelm van Wassenaer: Concerto Armonico #4. Performed by the Aradia Ensemble. Naxos 555384
Hayne van Ghizeghem: 3 versions of De tous biens plaine. Anon: Mijn morken gaf mij een jonck wijff. Performed by The Early Music Consort of London. Virgin Veritas 61334
Jan Baptist Verrijt: O dulcis amor, Ad te, dulcissime Iesu, Ave, Dulcis Jesu, Ah, horrida bella. Performed by The Consort of Musicke. NM Classics 92076
January 20, 2008
Henry Purcell: Hail! Bright Cecilia (Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day 1692). Performed by the Taverner Consort, Choir and Players. Virgin Veritas 61582
January 13, 2008
Laurie Young Stevens and Friends Concert Preview
Johann Pachelbel: Kanon & Gigue. Performed by Musica Antiqua Köln. DG 410502
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber: Partita IV from Harmonia Artificioso-ariosa. Performed by Musica Antiqua Köln. DG 474965
Johann Heinrich Schmelzer: Balletto di Spiratelli. Performed by the New London Consort. L’Oiseau-Lyre 425834
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber: Sonata pro Tabula. Performed by the New London Consort. L’Oiseau-Lyre 425834
Tarquinio Merula: Canzonetta spirituale sopra la nanna Hor ch’e tempo di dormire. Performed by Montserrat Figueras, soprano. Alia Vox 9826
Tarquinio Merula: Canzon ‘La Lusignuola. Performed by the Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet. L’Oiseau-Lyre 414277
William Byrd: Fantasia I, Antony Holborne: Galliard the Teares of the Muses, John Danyel: Time, Cruel Time. Performed by The Royal Wind Music. Lindoro MPC 0118
January 6, 2008
Italian Splendor
Bernardo Storace: Ciaccona. Performed by Jory Vinikour, harpsichord. DG B0003460
From ‘An Evening at the Medici’s’, performed by London Pro Musica: Saltarello ‘Fiorentina’, La Bataglia (H. Isaac), Ben venga Maggio, Donna di drento dalla tua casa. MCA Classics 5953
From ‘Music of Venice’, performed by Early Music New York: Canzone a 2 ‘La Monteverde’ (T. Merula), La Venetiana a 8 (L. Viadana), Sinfonia, Zarabanda, Corrente, Passacalio (B. Marini). Ex Cathedra Records
Giacomo Carissimi: Jephte (oratorio). Performed by the Monteverdi Choir, soloists, and members of the English Baroque Soloists. Erato 45466
Dario Castello: Sonata. Performed by Early Music New York. Ex Cathedra Records
December 30, 2007
Music for Spanish Kings
December 23, 2007
Playlist of 'Christmas 2007'
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Hodie Christus Natus Est. Performed by the Netherlands Chamber Choir. Wie Schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, performed by Menno van Delft, harpsichord NM Classics 92119
Quem pastores laudavere, Riu, riu chiu, Gaudete. Performed by the Taverner Consort, Choir and Players. EMI 49809
Es sungen drei Engel. Performed by Emma Kirkby, soprano and the Westminster Abbey Choir. CBS/Sony 62688
Michael Praetorius: Wachet Auf! Ruft uns die Stimme. Performed by Musica Fiata and La Capella Ducale, directed by Roland Wilson. CBs/Sony 62929
Clemens non Papa: Motet: Pastores quidnam vidistis. Performed by the Tallis Scholars. Gimell 013
Hieronymus Praetorius: Ein Kindelein so löbelich. Performed by the Choir of the Church of the Advent. Arsis 165
J.S. Bach: Canonic Variations on ‘Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her’. Performed by Wolfgang Rübsam, at the Taylor and Boody organ, Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass. Naxos 550927
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High (Branle de l’Officiel). Performed by the Taverner Players. EMI 49809
December 16, 2007
Christmas Mass by Michael Praetorius
December 9, 2007
All works by Josquin des Prez
Ave Maria...Virgo serena. Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Virgin Veritas 61302
Missa 'Ave Maris Stella'. Performed by the Taverner Choir. EMI 54659
El Grillo, Scaramella, In te Domine Speravi. Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Virgin Veritas 61302
Petite Camusette, Mille regretz, De profundis clamavi. Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Virgin Veritas 61302
December 2, 2007
Jean Gilles: Requiem. Performed by Anne Azema, soprano; Jean Nirouet, countertenor; William Hite, tenor; Patrick Mason, baritone; The Festival Choir of Aix-en-Provence, Ensemble Vocal Sagittarius, Ensemble de Tambours Provençaux, and The Boston Camerata, directed by Joel Cohen. Erato 102548.
November 25, 2007
Meet the Artist: Daniel Johnson of Texas Early Music Project
Anon: He Dieus/Maubatus/Cumque and S'on me regarde/Prennes i garde/ He, mi enfant. Performed by Anonymous 4. HMU 907109
Anon: Congaudeant catholici and Portum in ultimo. Performed by Anonymous 4. HMU 907156
Anon: Res jocosa. Performed by Daniel Johnson, tenor and Stephanie Prewitt, mezzo-soprano. Koch 7356
Antonio Valente: Gallarda napoletana. Performed by Hesperion XX. Virgin Veritas 61875
John Wilbye: Draw on, sweet night. Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Angel/EMI 49197
Thomas Morley: O Greefe even on the Bud. Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Angel/EMI 49197
Josquin des Prez: La deploration de la mort de Johannes Ockeghem (Nimphes des bois). Performed by the Hilliard Ensemble. Angel/ EMI 112649
Anon: La fille au Roi Louis. Performed by Le Poeme Harmonique
Jean-Baptiste Lully: 'Atys est trop heureux' from "Atys". Performed by Agnes Mellon, soprano and members of Les Arts Florissants. HMU 901257.59
Nicholas Lanier: Mark how the blushful morn. Performed by Julianne Baird, soprano and Ronn McFarlane, lute. Dorian 90126
Anon: Xaracas. Performed by The Harp Consort. DHM 77340
November 18, 2007
Magnificats
Mikolaj Zielenski: Magnificat a 12. Performed by The Rose Ensemble. Rose 4
Hieronymus Praetorius: Magnificat from Vespers for St. Michael’s Day. Performed by Weser-Renaissance of Bremen. CPO 999649
Jacob van Eyck: Lof-zangh Marie (Magnificat). Performed by Marion Verbruggen, recorder. HMU 907170
Orlando di Lasso: Magnificat from Eine Marienvesper. Performed by Weser-Renaissance of Bremen. CPO 777182
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Magnificat. Performed by Le Concert Spirituel. Naxos 553174
Orlando Gibbons: Magnificat (short service). Performed by the Oxford Camerata. Naxos 553130
Giovanni Gabrieli: Magnificat. Performed by the Gabrieli Consort and Players. Deutsche Grammophon 449180
November 11, 2007
Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers Part II
Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin. Performed by The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir, His Majesties Sagbutts and Cornetts, The English Baroque Soloists, directed by John Eliot Gardiner. DG 429565
November 4, 2007
Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers, Part I
Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin. Performed by The Monteverdi Choir, The London Oratory Junior Choir, His Majesties Sagbutts and Cornetts, The English Baroque Soloists, directed by John Eliot Gardiner. DG 429565
October 28, 2007
Medieval Masterworks
Philip the Chancellor: Luto carens et latere, Le lai des Pucelles. Performed by Sequentia DHM 77035
Hildegard of Bingen: Columba aspexit. Performed by Emma Kirkby, soprano; and Gothic Voices. Musical Heritage Society 5167500
Perotin: Sederunt Principes. Performed by The Hilliard Ensemble ECM New Series 1385
Solage: Le Basile
Guillaume du Machaut: Plus dure que un dyamant. Performed by Gothic Voices Avie 2089
Anon.: Saltarello. Performed by New York’s Ensemble for Early Music Lyrichord 8016
Anon.: Chant for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Performed by Niederaltaicher Scholaren CBS/Sony 62805
October 21, 2007
Music by Girolamo Frescobaldi
Cento Partite sopra Passacagli. Performed by Gustav Leonhardt on a Neupert harpsichord. Vanguard Classics 1280
Balletto I, Begli Occhi io no provo, Canzona XXXV, Pasacaglia I. Performed by Ensemble de’Medici. RCM 19401
Toccata Prima from ‘Toccate d’intavolatura, Libro Primo (1637). Performed by Gustav Leonhardt at the organ of the ‘Stiftskirche’, Klosterneuburg, Austria. Vanguard Classics 1279
Missa della Domenica from ‘Fiori Musicali’. Performed by Rinaldo Alessandrini, organ , playing the 1554 Ategnati organ of S. Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan, and the Schola Gregorienne. Astree 8714
October 14, 2007
Johann Pachelbel: NOT a one-hit wonder!
October 7, 2007
Music by Antonio Bertali
Antonio Bertali: Chiacona a violino solo. Performed by John Holloway, violin; Aloysia Assenbaum, organ; Lars Ulrik Mortensen, harpsichord. ECM 1668
Antonio Bertali: Missa Resurrectionis. Performed by Yale Schola Cantorum, Spiritus Collective, Yale Collegium Players, and Ilya Poletaev, organ. ReZound 5013.
September 23, 2007
Buxtehude Series Program 4
In conversation with Ton Koopman
September 16, 2007
Buxtehude Series Program 3:
Membra Jesu Nostri:
Ad Pedes (To His Feet)
Ad Genua (To His Knees)
Ad Manus (To His Hands)
Ad Latus (To His Side)
Ad Pectus (To His Breast)
Ad Cor (To His Heart)
Ad Faciem (To His Countenance)
Performed by Cantus Cölln, directed by Konrad Junghänel. Harmonia Mundi 901912
September 9, 2007
Buxtehude Series Program 2:
In conversation with Dr. Kerala Snyder
All works by Dieterich Buxtehude
Befiehl dem Engel, daß er kommt BuxWV 10. Performed by Cantus Cölln. Harmonia Mundi 901629.
Herr, wenn ich nur dich hab BuxWV 38 Performed by Emma Kirkby, soprano; John Holloway and Manfredo Kraemer, violins; Lars Ulrik Mortensen, organ. Dacapo 8.224062
Praeludium in g minor BuxWV 148 Performed by Harald Vogel at the Schnitger organ in St. Jakobi, Hamburg. MD+G 3427
Ich dank dir, lieber Herre BuxWV 202 Performed by Harald Vogel at the Schniger organ in Grasberg. MD+G 3270
Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, O Herr BuxWV 41 Performed by Cantus Cölln. Harmonia Mundi 901629
Passacaglia in d minor BuxWV 161 Performed by Harald Vogel at the Arp-Schnitger organ in St. Ludgeri, Norden. MD+G 3268
Closing Music: Sarabande and Gigue from Sonata in B flat major BuxWV 273. John Holloway, violin; Jaap ter Linden, viola da gamba; Lars Ulrik Mortensen, organ. Dacapo 8.224005
September 2, 2007
Buxtehude Series Program 1:
Oratorio: "Awake! Prepare for Strife" [excerpts]
Performed by La Capella Ducale and Musica Fiata, directed by Roland Wilson. Sony Vivarte 82876782652
August 26, 2007
A Gabrieli Family Reunion
Andrea Gabrieli: Cantiam di Dio, Cantiamo, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Vaghi Augeletti, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Angel del terzo ciel, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Canzona a 4, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon duodecimo toni, His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts, Hyperion 66908
Andrea Gabrieli: Tirsi che fai, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Tirsi morir volea, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Sento sent'un rumor, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon primi toni, His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts, Hyperion 66908
Andrea Gabrieli: Rimanti Amor, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Come havro pace in terra, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Caro Dolce ben mio, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Ment'iro vi miro, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata pian' e forte a 8, His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts, Hyperion 66908
Andrea Gabrieli: Mentre la greggia errando, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Quanti, sepolti giu nel foco eterno, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: Hor che nel suo bel seno, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Andrea Gabrieli: La verginella e simile alla rosa, Weser Renaissance of Bremen, CPO 999642
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon quarti toni, His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts, Hyperion 66908
August 19, 2007
Sara's Faves
Performed by the Early Music Consort of London:
Anon.: Alle, psallite cum luya. From 'Music of the Gothic Era', Deutsche Grammophon 415292
Josquin des Prez: Scaramella and El Grillo, from 'The Art of the Netherlands', Virgin Classics 61334
Anon: Variations on the Romanesca. Performed by Christopher Hogwood, virginals. From 'Henry VIII and his Six Wives', Testament 1250
Magister Albertus of Paris: Conductus catholici. Performed by Ensemble Organum. Ambroisie 9966
Anon: Brande Champanje Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Ballo del Granduca. Performed by Bob van Asperen, CBS/Sony 46349
Anon, Aquitanian polyphony: Res Jocosa, Omnis saltus Libani/Congaudeat ecclesia. Performed by Heliotrope, with Stephanie Prewitt, alto and Danny Johnson, tenor. Koch 7356
Anon, Aquitanian polyphony: O primus homo. Performed by Ensemble Organum. Harmonia Mundi 1901134
Dieterich Buxtehude: Praeludium in g minor, BuxWV 149. Performed by Lena Jacobson. Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 77455
Dieterich Buxtehude: Jesu, meines lebens leben. Performed by Collegium Vocale, Orchestra Anima Eterna. Channel Classics 7895.
August 12, 2007
Laude di Sancte Maria
Performed by La Reverdie, Arcana A34.
Venite a Laudare, Ave Maria, Verbum Patris Hodie, Die ti Salvi Regina, Voi ch'amate, Or piangamo, Ducis Jesu memoria, Omne Homo, Diana Stella, Chi vuol lo mondo, Troppo perde'l tempo, Ortorum virentium, Con la madre, Ave maris stella, Assumpta est Maria.
August 5, 2007
Vespers for St. James the Apostle
All tracks come from Ambroisie 9966, performed by Ensemble Organum
Repertory of Santiago de compostela, XII Century
Hymnus peregrinorum: Dum pater familias
Conductus processionis: Resonet nostra domino caterva
Antiphona: Gaudeat plebs gallecianorum
Antiphona: Jacobe servorum spes
Responsorium in organo: Dum esset salvator in monte
Hymnus: Felix per omnes dei plebs
Benedicamus Domino
July 29, 2007
Missa Mexicana
Francisco Escalada: Villancico 'Canten dos jilguerillos'
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Kirie Missa Ego flos campi
Santiago de Murcia: Jacaras de la costa
Francisco de Vidales: Xacara 'Los que fueren de buen gusto'
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Gloria Missa Ego flos campi
Juan Cabanilles: Corrente Italiana
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Xacara: A la xacara xacarilla
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Credo Missa Ego flos campi
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Negrilla 'A siolo flasiquiyo'
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla: Sanctus Missa Ego flos campi
Anon. 17th cent. Peru: Marizapalos a lo humano: Marizapalos bajo una tarde
Juan Garcia de Padilla: Guaracha 'Convidando esta la noche'
July 22, 2007
Music by Francisco Guerrero
All works composed by Francisco Guerrero
Pange Lingua, Missa de la batalla escoutez, Duo Seraphim, Regina Caeli laetare, Magnificat octavi toni, Conditor alme siderum, The Choir of Westminster Cathedral, His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts, James O'Donnell, director, MHS 515786
July 15, 2007
Music by Matthias Weckmann
All Works Composed by Matthias Weckmann
Kommet her zu mir alle, die ihr mühselig und beladen seid, Harry van der Kamp, bass; Period Instrument Ensemble, CBS/Sony 68264
Toccata in D minor, Gustav Leonhardt, harpsichord. CBS/Sony 62732
Wie liegt die Stadt so wüste, Susan Gritton, soprano; Stephen Varcoe, baritone; The Purcell Quartet, Robert Woolley, organ. Chandos 0646
Es ist das Heyl uns kommen her, Wolfgang Zerer, organ. (The Arp Schnitger organ at St. Jakobi Church, Hamburg.) Naxos 553849
July 8, 2007
The Song of the Sibyl
The Song of the Sibyl (Mallorca, mid 15th century)
The Song of the Sibyl (Valencia, 1533)
Performed by Montserrat Figueras, soprano; La Capella Reial de Catalunya, directed by Jordi Savall, Alia Vox 9806.
July 1, 2007
Music by Giacomo Carissimi
Mass for three men's voices and basso continuo
Surgamus, eamus, properemus,
Qui est hic vir,
O vos populi,
Consortium Carissimi, Naxos 555075, 555076
June 24, 2007
Notre Dame Period
Leonin: Viderunt omnes, Gaude Maria Virgo, Locus iste
Motets from Ars Antiqua
Anon.: Amor potest, S'on me regarde, On parole de batre, En mai, quant rosier sont flouri, El mois de mai, O mitissima, Hoquetus I-VII,
Petrus de Cruce: Aucun ont trouve.
Motets from Ars Nova
Bernard de Cluny: Pantheon abluitur
Guillaume du Machaut: Lasse!Comment oublieray, Qui es promesses
Anon.: Degentis vita, Quant je le voi
All performed by The Early Music Consort of London, MHS 524643F
June 17, 2007
Te Deum by Antonio Teixeira
Performed by The Sixteen and the Orchestra of the Sixteen, directed by Harry Christophers, Collins 13592.
June 10, 2007
Ancient songs from the Island of Guernsey
L'bouan houme Andrio, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Y a de belles filles partout, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Les filles du Câté, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
La chanson de la Ribotresse, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Ma chifournie, Paul Hillier, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Le Cat, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Belle Rose, Nancy Hadden, flute, HMU 907330
Le Furet, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Le Voyage à Gernerui, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Doublle la violaette & La tour du Moulin, Paul Hillier, baritone; Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Branle gai, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Le voyage de Lihou, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
St. Pierre de Lihou, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
V'là men livre fini, Paul Hillier, The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Jean-gros-Jean & Branle, Paul Hillier, baritone; Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
Cha chon, Clara Sanabras, soprano; The Harp Consort, HMU 907330
June 3, 2007
All pieces performed by the Early Music Consort of London-Testament 1250
Thoinot Arbeau, arr. David Munrow: Basse Danse 'Jouyssance Vous Donneray'
Claude Gervaise, arr. David Munrow: Pavane 'Le Bon Vouloir'
Pierre Phalese, arr. David Munrow: Galliard 'Traditore'
David Munrow: The Ballad of Robin and Marion
David Munrow: Fireworks Music
Henry VIII: The King's Ballad: 'Pastime with Good Company'
Anon., arr. Robert Spencer: 'Le Petit Gentilhomme'
Tielman Susato, arr. David Munrow: Fanfare 'La Mourisque'
Claude Gervaise, arr. David Munrow: Galliard
May 27, 2007
An Ancient Voices Potpourri
May 20, 2007
Brumel's Earthquake Mass
May 13, 2007
Vespers for St. John the Baptist by Monteverdi
May 6, 2007
Music for St. Gertrude's, Hamburg
April 29, 2007
Anon: Tournai Mass. Performed by Trio Mediaeval. ECM 1753
Jacobus Gallus: Missa super 'Sancta Maria'. Performed by the Huelgas Ensemble. CBS/Sony 64305
Anon: Flos regalis virginalis, Dou Way Robyn/Sancta Mater. Performed by Trio Mediaeval. ECM 1929
Jacobus Gallus: Venite ascendamus. Performed by the Huelgas Ensemble. CBS/Sony 64305
April 22, 2007
Music by Andreas Hammerschmidt
Vom Himmel Hoch. Performed by Weser-Renaissance Bremen. CPO 999842
Suite in g/G for Winds. Performed by Hesperion XX. Ars Musici 1170
Ein jegliches hat seine Zeit, O Domine, quia ego servus tuus sum, Nun lob mein Seel den Herren performed by Weser-Renaissance Bremen. CPO 999842
Suite in C for strings and winds. Performed by Hesperion XX. Ars Musici 1170
Christ Lag in Todesbanden. Performed by Weser-Renaissance Bremen. CPO 999842
April 15, 2007
Spanish Delights
Juan del Enzina: Una sañosa porfia, Quédate, carillo, adios, Más vale trocar, Hoy comamos y bevamos. Performed by Hesperion XX. Astree 8707
Alfonso X: A que por muy gran Fremosa. Performed by Sonus. Dorian 80154
Martin Codax: Ondas do mare de Vigo, Mandad' ei comigo. Performed by Sonus. Dorian 80154
Joan Ambrosio Dalza: Catala ala Spagnola. Performed by Piffaro. Deutsche Grammophon 453441
Alonso Mudarra: Recuerde el alma dormida. Performed by Piffaro. Deutsche Grammophon 453441
Francisco Guerrero: Huyd, huyd, o ciegos amadores. Performed by Piffaro. Deutsche Grammophon 453441
From the Codex de las Huelgas: Audi, Pontus; audi, tellus, Catholicorum concio, O gloriosa Dei genitrix. Performed by Sequentia. DHM 77238
Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz: Xacaras por primer tono, Chaconas y Marionas, El Gran Duque & Baylete. Performed by The Harp Consort. DHM 77340
April 8, 2007
Music for Easter
April 1, 2007
Orlando di Lasso: St. Matthew Passion
March 18, 2007
Happy Birthday, J.S. Bach!
Aria from the Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, performed by Richard Egarr. Harmonia Mundi 907425.26
Motet: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227, performed by the Stockholm Bach Choir and Concentus Musicus Wien, conducted by Nicholas Harnoncourt. Teldec 125372
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050a, performed by The Academy of Ancient Music, directed by Christopher Hogwood. L'Oiseau-Lyre 414187
Piece d'Orgue (Fantasie) in G major, BWV 572, performed by Leo van Doeselaar at the Hagerbeer/Schnitger organ at the Great or St. Laurens Church, Alkmaar, The Netherlands. Fidelio 8818
March 11, 2007
Scandinavian Music
Martin Düben: Præambulum Pedaliter. Performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ. BIS 1103
Anon., Medieval Iceland: The Prophecy of the Seeress, The End of the Gods (From: Edda: Myths from Medieval Iceland), performed by Sequentia. DHM 77381
From 'Piæ Cantiones': Omnis mundum iucundetur, Verbum caro, Gaudete, Iesu Christus nostra salus, In stadio laboris. Performed by Joculatores Upsalienses (Upsala Jesters). BIS 120
Melchior Schildt: Geleichwie das Feuer. Performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ. BIS 1103
Johann Rudolph Radeck: Engellischer Mascharada. Performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ. BIS 1103
Anon., from the court of King Christian III: Passamezzo and Sprung, Inviolata, Lamentanza and Sprung. Performed by Copenhagen Cornetts and Sackbutts. Da capo 8.224029
Bartholomaeus Stockmann: Candida lux rediit. Performed by Capella Hafniensis. Da capo 8.226024
Andreas Düben: Præludium Pedaliter. Performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ. BIS 1103
Gustav Düben: Nun lob mein Seel den Herren. Performed by Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ. BIS 1103
Dieterich Buxtehude: Herr, wenn ich nur dich hab, BuxWV 38. Performed by Suzie LeBlanc, soprano, with The Purcell Quartet. Chandos 0691
March 4, 2007
Intonazione, Timothy Roberts, organ.
Versicle and Response: Deus in adiutorium/Domine ad adiuvandum
Antiphon: Angelus Domini
Giovanni Rigatti: Psalm: Dixit Dominus
Claudio Monteverdi: Psalm: Laudate Pueri
Francesco Cavalli: Psalm: Lauda Jerusalem
Giovanni Rigatti: Magnificat
Biagio Marini: Sonata for three violins
Claudio Monteverdi: Motet: Laudate Dominum
Claudio Monteverdi: Laetatus Sum (excerpt)
Deutsche Grammophon 437552, and are performed by the Gabrieli Consort and Players
February 25, 2007
Lamentations of Jeremiah
February 18, 2007
Name that instrument
February 11, 2006
Suites for the Sweet
February 4, 2007
Chant of the Knights Templar
January 28, 2007
The original Carmina Burana
January 21, 2007
Composer profile of Alexander Agricola
January 14, 2007
Music by Palestrina
January 7, 2007
Shakespeare's Musick
December 31, 2006
Les Folies de Cardenio
December 17, 2006
Christmas Music by G. Gabrieli and M. Praetorius
December 10, 2006
Matins for the Virgin of Guadalupe
December 3, 2006
New Releases
November 26, 2006
Music by Guillaume du Machaut
November 19, 2006
America's Early Music Composer: William Billings
November 12, 2006
The New Releases
November 5, 2006
Vespers for All Soul's Day
October 29, 2006
Music for Reformation Day
October 22, 2006
The Song of the Sibyl
Choral Classics
Classical Austin
May 11, 2008 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview/ Beethoven Double-header- Listen to the music that will be featured in the next A.S.O. program, the season closer, with insights from conductor and Artistic Director of the A.S.O., Peter Bay. Music: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 9, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, by Ludwig van Beethoven
May 4, 2008
The spotlight is in Ballet Austin’s production of “Don Quixote”- Guest, Stephen Mills, Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, discusses the work, which features the choreography of Marius Petipa and music of Léon Minkus.
April 27, 2008
Dianne talks with Håkan Rosengren, Artistic Director, of the Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival. and, a look at the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Family Music Festival- with Diana Eblen, Education Director of the A.S.O- conversation and musical selcection.
April 20, 2008
A look at the Austin Singers upcoming performance titled, Inspired by Broadway”, as Dianne interviews the Artistic Director and conductor, Dwight Bigler, with musical selections.
April 13, 2008
The spotlight is on Austin Lyric Opera’s Production of Bizet’s “Carmen”. Dianne chats with guests from the production, with musical selections.
April 6, 2008
Dr. Matthew Hinsley, Executive Director of the Austin Classical Guitar Society, discusses the society’s programs and concerts, with musical selections. Stephen Mills of Ballet Austin talks about the organizations multi-media event-Cult of Color: Call To Color.
March 30, 2008 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming all French program by the A.S.O., with insights on the music and the composers, by Maestro Peter Bay, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Music: Four Original Versions of the “Night Retreat From Madrid” by Boccherini, by Luciano Berio, Goyescas:Inermezzo by Enrique Granados, Concierto Andaluz by Joaquin Rodrigo and El Sombrero de Tres Picos (The Three-Cornered Hat).
March 23, 2008
The spotlight’s on the Austin Civic Chorus, which will soon be presenting the world premiere of a new edition, by Dr. John Michael Cooper, of Felix Mendelssohn’s, St. Paul Oratorio- Dr. Kenneth Sheppard, Artistic Director, discusses the work, with musical examples. As well, pianist, Felicity Coltman of the Ananda Trio shares stories of the group’s CD, “After Grand Hotel”, in anticipation of the trio’s April concert-with selections from the recording.
March 16, 2008
Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director and Conductor of Conspirare-Company of Voices discusses the concept behind the next program of concerts, “Love is A Circle”-with musical examples. As well Joan Kalisch, violist with the Chamber Soloists of Austin, will chat with Dianne about the ensemble’s “Engaging” concert, which will feature the music of Mozart, Chaitkin and Dvorak-with musical examples.
March 9, 2008 Part 1 |
Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming all French program by the A.S.O., with insights on the music and the composers, by Maestro Peter Bay, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Music: L’Horage de Flore (The Flower Clock) by Jean Francaix, The Suite in F by Albert Roussel, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor by Camilles Saint-Saens and La Mer by Claude Debussy.
March 2, 2008
Joshua Gindele and John Largess of Miró Quartet chat with Dianne about the group’s upcoming concert at UT, which will feature music by Takemitsu, Schumann and Mozart-with musical examples.
February 24, 2008 Meet the winners of the Pearl Amster Competition Festival, as they chat with Dianne and perform “live to tape” in Studio 2000 of KMFA, in support of the upcoming, “Pearl Amster Youth Fesival Concerto Concert”.
February 17, 2008
Daniel Johnson, Artistic Director of Texas Early Music Project, shares his insights on the music of the early renaissance in England, in anticipation of the group’s upcoming concert. With musical examples from the Eton Choirbook and the Fairfax Manuscript.
February 10, 2008 Part 1 | Part 2
Enjoy an Austin Symphony Orchestra preview and get conductor’s perspective. It’s your opportunity to listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming program by the A.S.O. with Maestro Peter Bay’s insights on the composers and their music. MUSIC: Symphony no. 7 in A Major. Op. 92, by Ludwig van Beethoven, Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss, First Suite of Waltzes from Der Rosenkavalier, by Richard Strauss, Act 3 Trio and Finale from Der Rosenkavalier, by Richard Strauss.
February 3, 2008
Meet the new Artistic Director of Texas Choral Consort, Brent Baldwin, as he discusses the Mid-Winter Symposium, “Viva Vivaldi”- with musical examples. As well, Stephen Mills, Artistic Director and Choreographer of Ballet Austin, tells us about “New American Talent/Dance”.
January 27, 2008
Dianne Donovan welcomes Martha Mortensen Dudgeon to Classical Austin. She will soon be performing with The Austin Chamber Ensemble, in a concert titled, “Moonstruck by Movie Music and More”. Also on the show Margaret Perry, the founding/current Director of the Armstrong Community Music School of Austin Lyric Opera, discusses the opportunities/courses that the school provides.
January 20, 2008
Artistic Director of A. Mozart Fest, Mary Robbins, discusses the upcoming “Mozart Birthday Concert”, with selections of music from the program. As well, Artistic Director of Conspirare, A Company of Voices, Craig Hella Johnson shares music and talks about the ensemble’s upcoming concerts “I Dream World” in Austin and at the Copenhagen Choral Music Symposium.
January 13, 2007
A look at Salon Concerts upcoming program, “Keepsakes” with composer and pianist, Kathryn Mishell and violinist and founder of Salon Concerts, Robert Rudié. Additionally, Michelle Schumann, Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, chats with Dianne about the group’s concerts-with musical selections.
January 6, 2008 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming concerts, with commentary by A.S.O. Artistic Director, Maestro Peter Bay. Music: Koenig Stephan Overture, by Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto no.1 in D minor, op.15, by Johannes Brahms and Symphony no. 5 in C minor, Op.67, by Ludwig van Beethoven.
December 30, 2007
LIVE- Relived. Performances selected from “LIVE Classical Austin” shows of 2007.
December 23, 2007
“A Classically Austin Christmas”- Reflections on Christmas and holiday music by local classical music luminaries.
December 16, 2007
Dianne chats with Sara Burden-McClure, Artistic Director and Founder of The Austin Girls’ choir, about the group and their upcoming concert. Musical selections performed by the girls, as well as other season favorites performed by Austin area ensembles.
December 9, 2007
Concert Preview- Arlie Langager, Interim Artistic Director of Texas Choral Concert, gives us a sneak peek and listen to some of the music that will be part of “A Cathedral Christmas”.
December 2, 2007
Concert Preview-Craig Hella Johnson, artistic director and founder of Conspirare, Company of Voices, discusses the ensemble’s series of concerts titled, “Christmas at the Carillon”, with musical examples.
November 25, 2007
A preview of Ballet Austin’s presentation of the Nutcracker (music by Piotr Ilyach Tchaikovsky). A look at the upcoming concert of “Viola By Choice”
November 18, 2007
LIVE-Jessica Mathaes (Violinist, Concertmaster of the A.S.O.) with pianist, Rick Rowley-performance and conversation.
November 11, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming concerts, with commentary by A.S.O. Artistic Director, Maestro Peter Bay. “Commedia for (Almost) 18th-Century Orchestra'' by William Bolcolm, Symphony no.4 in B flat major, Op.60 buy Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastien Bach’s Magnificat in D, bwv 243.
November 4, 2007
Jeffrey Jones-Ragona of Musica Ecclesi?, and Mary Robbins of A. Mozart Fest chat about their seasons, and selects some music from upcoming concerts.
October 28, 2007
A preview of Austin Lyric Opera’s production of “Simply The Best”- Dianne chats with guests from the production.
October 21, 2007
LIVE from Studio 2000. Pianist and Artistic Director of Austin Chamber Music Center, Michelle Schumann performs Live from Studio 2000 of KMFA and chats with Dianne about the A.C.M.C.’s season.
October 14, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Listen to all of the music that will be part of the upcoming concerts, with commentary by A.S.O. Artistic Director, Maestro Peter Bay and concertmaster, Jessica Mathaes: Scherzo à la Russe, by Igor Stravinsky, Violin Concerto, by Aram Khachaturian, The Enchanted Lake, by Anatol Liadov, Symphony no.2 in b minor, by Alexander Borodin.
October 7, 2007
A look at La Follia Austin Baroque's upcoming concerts featuring the music of Dietrich Buxtehude.
September 30, 2007
Fall Membership Drive Edition
September 23, 2007
Host Dianne Donovan talks with composer Tarik O'Regan and Craig Hella Johnson about Conspirare's upcoming performance of Threshold of Night .
September 16, 2007
Choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, Stephen Mills talks about the first ballet of the new season, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" featuring music of Mendelssohn) and gives a season overview. Also, a look at the Butler Opera Center's performance of The Magic Flute
September 9, 2007 Part 1 |
Part 2
A preview of the Austin Symphony Orchestra's first concert of the season. Maestro Peter Bay gives his insights as we listen to all of the music that will be part of the first A.S.O. program: Gazebo Dances, by John Corigliano, Piano Concerto no. 1 in b flat minor, op. 23 by Piotr Illyich Tchaikovsky, Salomon Rossi Suite, by Lukas Foss, and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony no. 4 in A Major, op.90 "The Italian".
September 2, 2007 Part 1 |
Part 2
An Austin Symphony Orchestra Season Preview. Guest Maestro Peter Bay will talk about the 2007-2008 Season and select musical highlights(various pieces and excerpts)
August 26, 2007
Danny Johnson, Artistic Director of Texas Early Music Project discusses “Polonia Gloriosa” an upcoming concert which will feature music from Poland’s “Golden Age” (1540-1690), with musical examples. Also, the show will feature a performance by one of the musicians from the Austin Young Artist’s Concert.
August 19, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
A.S.O. Retrospective- Selections from the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s 2005-2006 Season, with commentary by Maestro Peter Bay. “Phenomenal Fiddlers”: Ernest Chausson’s Poeme, Op.25, Maurice Ravel’s Tzigane, Alexander Glazunov’s Violin Concerto in a, Op. 82 , Johann Sebastien Bach’s Largo from Sonata No. 3 in C, BWV 1005, Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40
August 12, 2007
A look at "Vive L'Opera", the upcoming production by Texas Choral Concert's Summer Symposium. Artistic Director of TX Consort, Dr. Barry Scott Williamson discusses the works and brings along some musical selections.
August 5, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
A.S.O. Retrospective- Selections from the Austin Symphony Orchestra's 2005-2006 Season, with commentary by Maestro Peter Bay. "Notable Birthdays": Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Overture to "The Abduction From The Seraglio", Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto no.23 in A major, k.488. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony no. 41 in C major, k.551, Dmitri Shostakovich's Scherzo in F-sharp, Op.1, Dmitri Shostakovich's Violin Concerto no.1 Op.99
July 29, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
Symphony Orchestra Restrospective- Maestro Peter Bay discusses and selects music from the 2005-2006 A.S.O. season, "Then And Now": Edvard Grieg's Norwegian Dances, Op. 35, Bela Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3, Einojuhani Rautavaara's Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61, Christopher Theofanidis' Rainbow Body.
July 22, 2007
Classical Austin LIVE Retrospective - highlights of live performances and interviews from previous Live recordings.
July 15, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Restrospective- Maestro Peter Bay discusses and selects music from the 2005-2006 A.S.O. season "MUSICAL FRIENDSHIPS": Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No.8 in G, op.88, Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in a, Op.54 and Johnannes Brahms' Symphony no.3 in F, op. 90.
July 8, 2007
Matthew Hinsley, Artistic Director of the Austin Classical Guitar Society provides an overview of an upcoming concert, titled "A Night At The Opera", with musical highlights. One of the musicians from the Austin Young Artists Concert, performs (live to tape from Studio 2000) and chats with Dianne.
July 1, 2007
Michelle Schumann pianist, and Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center chats with Dianne about the upcoming Austin Chamber Music Festival, with musical selections.
June 24, 2007
Classical Austin retrospective: clips and highlights from LIVE Classical Austin 2007 programs.
June 17, 2007
Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director of Conspirare- A Company of Voices, discusses the ensembles upcoming performance of Felix Mendellsohn's "Elijah" with musical selections.
June 10, 2007
A look at the Austin Girls Choir with Artistic Director, Sara Burden-McClure; as well, Dianne chats with composer Graham Reynolds, with musical selections.
June 3, 2007
A look and listen to some of the artists involved in the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin's production of "Ruddigore-The Witches Revenge"- with musical highlights.
May 27, 2007
Dianne Donovan welcomes guitarist Adam Holzman, tenor Matthew Hinsley, Daniel Ching of the Miro Quartet, as they perform live from KMFA’s Studio 2000 chamber works by Giuliani, Schubert and Brahms. The broadcast will be in support of an upcoming community concert entitled, “Guitar in the Golden Age” as part of the Austin Classical Guitar Society’s Summer Concert Season.
May 20, 2007
A look at the Georgetown Festival of the Arts, "Schubert in Georgetown" with musical selections.
May 13, 2007
The spotlight is on the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert. Also, one of the musicians from the Austin Young Artists Concert performs.
May 6, 2007
Part I-The spotlight is on the Fayetville Chamber Music Festival with Artistic Director Hakan Rosengren. Part II- Meet composer Anne Adams and hear some of her music; she'll let us know about an upcoming concert featuring some of her music.
April 29, 2007
"LIVE from Studio 2000"- ANTON NEL- the award winning, world-renowned pianist performs live from "Studio 2000".
April 22, 2007
A look at UT Choral Arts Society and UTSO collaboration to perform Brahm's Requiem and Ralph Vaughan Williams' The Wasps and Serenade To Music. Dianne will chat with Professors Zimmerman and Morrow, with musical examples.
April 15, 2007
Dianne talks with guests from U.T. Butler Opera Center's production of Plump Jack, by Gordon Getty. As well, Michelle Schumann, Artistic Director of The Austin Chamber Music Center, discusses the center's "Jazz Infusions" program- with musical selections.
April 8, 2007
Dianne chats with Maestro Richard Buckley and Director, Joey Evans, from Austin Lyric Opera's upcoming production of Gioacchino Rosinni's Barber of Seville, featuring musical selections from the opera.
April 1, 2007
Ballet Austin's Choreographer and Artistic Director, Stephen Mills, discusses "The Taming of The Shrew". The music for this ballet is by Antonio Vivaldi and Domenico Scarlatti.
March 25, 2007
Dr. Kenneth Sheppard of Chorus Austin discusses the music that will be part of the Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble's spring Concert, titled, "American Composers Concert". As well one of the winners of the Austin Young Artists Concert performs in Studio 2000 and chats with Dianne.
March 18, 2007
The winners of the Austin Civic Orchestra's Pearl Amster Concerto Competition" perform in Studio 2000 of KMFA and chat with Dianne. As well, a conversation with the orchestra's Artistic Director, Lois Ferrari.
March 11, 2007
Pianist Felicity Coltman discusses her upcoming concert and life after having been the Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center for twenty-five years. The show will feature music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Darius Milhaud. As well, Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director of Conspirare chats about the group's "Blue Guitar" Concerts.
March 4, 2007
Classical Austin "LIVE" from Studio 2000, featuring the Miro Quartet! They'll perform music by Franz Josef Hadyn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Bela Bartok.
February 25, 2007
Mary Robbins of A. Mozart Fest chats with Dianne about the organizations upcoming events, with musical selections.
February 18, 2007
Keith Womer, harpsichordist and Artistic Director of La Follia Austin Baroque discusses the ensemble's upcoming performance, titled, "Vocal Masterpieces of J.S. Bach" (with musical selections). Also, we'll have a performance by and a chat with one of the winners of the Austin Young Artists Concert.
February 11, 2007
Danny Johnson, Artistic Director of the Texas Early Music Project talks about the ensemble's upcoming concert, "Celtic Knot" (musical selections). Pianist Anton Nel chats with Dianne about his performances- with musical selections.
February 4, 2007
Artistic Director and Choreographer of Ballet Austin, Stephen Mills discusses the company's next production, "Director's Choice". Dr. Barry Scott Williamson, Artistic Director of TX Consort talks about the 2007 Mid-Winter Symposium, which will feature Antonin Dvorak's Stabat Mater (with musical selections).
January 28, 2007
Join us for a celebration of KMFA'S 40th Birthday-with guests and music
January 21, 2007 Part 1 | Part 2
The focus is on the Austin Symphony Orchestra's upcoming program. Listen to all of the music that will be part of the program, with Maestro Peter Bay's comments on the composers and their work. Music: La Creation Du Monde by Darius Milhaud, Percussion Concerto by Joseph Schwantner, Piccolo Concerto in C by Antonio Vivaldi (arr. For vibraphone by Evelyn Glennie, The Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi.
January 14, 2007
Dianne chats with guests from Austin Lyric Operas's production of "Waiting For the Barbarians" by Philip Glass, wit musical selections from the opera.
January 7, 2007
The Spotlight is on Conspirare -A Company of Voices, as they prepare to host the American Masterpieces Festival Crossing the Divide: Exploring Influence and Finding Our Voice (Jan. 25-Jan.28th). Artistic Director, Craig Hella Johnson discusses the Festival's concerts and events with Dianne.
December 31, 2006
The Best of LIVE Classical Austin- Enjoy some of our favorite moments from the Live Classical Austin Programs of 2006.
December 24, 2006
The 3rd Annual- "A Classically Austin Christmas". Join Dianne and some of Austin's Classical Music luminaries for their reflections and favorite carols and songs of the season.
December 17, 2006 Part 1 | Part 2
An Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- Hear all of the music scheduled for the next A.S.O. Classical Concert program and get the conductor's perspective, as Maestro Peter Bay chats with Dianne about the music and the composers. Music: Siegfried's Rhine Journey from Gotterdammerung by Richard Wagner, Miklos Rozsa's Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 29, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony no.3 in E flat major, Op.55 "Eroica".
December 10, 2006
Dr. Barry Scott Williamson, Artistic Director of Texas Choral Consort, takes us on a sneak peak & listen of the ensemble's program titled "A Cathedral Christmas".
December 3, 2006
2 Seasonal Traditions- Dianne chats with Stephen Mills, choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, about the company's production of The Nutcracker w/musical selections by Tchaikovsky. Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director of Conspirare, Company of Voices discusses "Christmas at the Carillon" with musical selections.
November 26, 2006 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- In this 2 hour edition of Classical Austin, listeners get to hear all of the works that will be part of the Austin Symphony Orchestra's next performances. Music: Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, op.34, Ernst von Dohnanyi's Variations on a Nursery Song, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony no.2 in D major, op.36. Later in the show, one of the winners of the Austin Young Artists Concert performs and chats with Dianne.
November 19, 2006
"LIVE Classical Austin from Studio 2000" -. Robert Rudie (violinist), Rick Rowley(piano) Bruce Williams (viola) and Douglas Harvey(cellist) of Salon Concerts perform(excerpts from their upcoming concert)-live in studio 2000.
November 12, 2006
The spotlight is on Austin Lyric Opera. Dianne and guests take a look at the A.L.O.'s upcoming performances of Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini with guests from the production and musical selections from the opera.
November, 5 2006 Part 1 | Part 2
Austin Symphony Orchestra Preview- In this 2 hour edition of Classical Austin, listeners get to hear all of the works that will be part of the Austin Symphony Orchestra's next performances. Maestro Peter Bay discusses the works and the composers. Music: Dance of the Seven Veils (from Salome) by Richard Strauss, Piano Concerto no. 24 in c minor, k.491 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Concerto no.4 in g minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Till Eulenspigel's Merry Pranks by Richard Strauss.
October 29, 2006
LIVE from Studio 2000-Pianist Mary Robbins performs live in Studio 2000. She'll discuss her career and her work as Artistic Director and Founder of A. Mozart Fest.
October 22, 2006
First, a look at Ballet Austin's upcoming performances, "Classic Beauty" with guest, choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballet Austin, Stephen Mills. The segment will include selections from Tchaikovsky's-The Sleeping Beauty and Serenade For Strings in C. The second part of the show will feature an interview with Robert Orlage and Robert DeSimone about the Debussy International Congress, Oct. 25-29, '06, which The UT School of Music and College of Fine Arts at UT are hosting.
Classical Guitar Alive
Film Score Focus
May 10, 2008
Phillip Lambro: Mineral King: Trumpet Voluntary, Westward Exp., Vanishing Wilderness, Fowler's Rush, The Old Country Road, The Early Era, Miner's Tune, Mineral King, The Wilderness Death Knell
Phillip Lambro: Father Pat: Main Title, Pray Today!, The Lean Years, Arrival in Scranton TB, Cure and Commitment to God, Rosary Crusade, 2nd Vatican Council, The Immaculate Purpose, End Title
Phillip Lambro: Celebration: Main Title, Distant Land, San Gennaro Italian Celebration Statement, End Title
Phillip Lambro: Git!: Main Theme, Rock Kills Snake, Boy Meets Girl, Dog Training Session, No Drums, No Trumpets, Interlude Sage, Rock Fight, Love Theme
May 3, 2008
Listening to Silents
Charles Chaplin: City Lights: Overture, At the Night Club, That Blind Flower Girl, Again
Unknown: The General: Track Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7
Tim Curran: Hangman's House: Main Title, Hogan Gets a Letter, Hangman's Remorse, Death, The Horse Race, The Send-Off, The End
Dimitri Shostakovich: Odna: Overture, Kuzmina Wakes, Barrel-Organ, A Snowstorm Starts to Build, Snowstorm, Largo, Kuzmina Cloe to Death in Bed, Locals Express Themselves Violently, The Aeroplane from Moscow Arrives
April 26, 2008
In Memory of Leonard Rosenman
Leonard Rosenman: Rebel without a Cause: Main Title, Love Theme, Plato's Death, Finale
Leonard Rosenman: The Lord of the Rings: History of the Ring, The Dawn Battle, Theoden's Victory
Leonard Rosenman: Fantastic Voyage: The Proteus, The Human Brain, Optic Nerve, End Cast
Leonard Rosenman: Robocop 2: Overture: Robocop, Robo Cruiser, Robo Fanfare
Leonard Rosenman: East of Eden: Main Title, Cal and Sam, Finale
April 19, 2008
Small Screen Giacchino
Michael Giacchino: Alias (Season One): Main Title, In the Garden, Sleeping Beauty, Blow'd Up, SD-6 Dance Party
Michael Giacchino: Lost (Season One): World's Worst Beach Party, Life and Death, Oceanic 815
Michael Giacchino: Alias (Season Two): On the Train, Mother of a Mother, Emily's Eulogy, Hitting the Fan
Michael Giacchino: Lost (Season Two): Peace Through Superior Firepower, Hurley's Handouts, Charlie's Dream, Rose and Bernard, The Hunt
April 12, 2008
Alexander Courage (Themes by John Williams): Superman IV: The Quest for Peace: Fanfare, Space Saver, Main Title, Back in Time, Someone Like You (Lacy's Theme), Nuclear Man Theme, Moon Fight, Goodbye Nuke
Ron James: Superman: The Animated Series: Main Title, Droid Wars, Warning, Main Title Alternate, Superman Theme
Robert J. Kral: Superman: Doomsday: Superman Doomsday Main Title, Fortress of Solitude, Doomsday Battle, The Death of Superman
John Ottman: Superman Returns: Little Secrets, Power of the Sun, Bank Job, So Long Superman, Saving the World, Main Titles
April 5, 2008
The Music of Superman, Part I
John Williams: Superman: The Movie: Prelude and Main Title, The Planet Krypton, Jonathan's Death, Love Theme from Superman
Ken Thorne (Themes by John Williams): Superman II: Preface, Villians in Zone, Main Title March, Clark Exposed as Superman, Return of the Green Crystal, Bored Zod, Superman Pulls Big Switch, Superman Triumphs Over Villains
Ken Thorne (Themes by John Williams): Superman III: Main Title (The Streets of Metropolis), The Two Faces of Superman, The Final Victory, Rockets, Video Games, Big Missle, Gus Flying with Superman
March 22, 2008
A Carter for Coens
Carter Burwell: Blood Simple: Blood Simple, The March, Monkey Chant, Blood Simpler
Carter Burwell: Raising Arizona: Way Out There, He Was Horrible, Hail Lenny, Dream of the Future
Carter Burwell: Barton Fink: Fade In, Love Theme from Barton Fink, Fade Out, The End
Carter Burwell: Hudsucker Proxy: Prologue, The Wheel Turns, Walk of Shame, Norville's End
Carter Burwell: Fargo: Fargo, North Dakota, Delivery, Safe Keeping
Carter Burwell: The Ladykillers: Helen Thy Beauty Is, Baroque Troubles, Heist Interrupted, To His Own Native Shore
March 15, 2008
Computer Animation Celebration
John Debney: Any Bully: Paradeof Ants, Wasp Attack, Zac and Lucas, Bullies and Sweet Rock
Rupert Gregson-Williams: Bee Movie: Graduation, The Pollen Jocks, Ken, Hearts, Flowers and Hive Closures
Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell: Shrek: Fairytale, Dragon!, Fiona Awakens, Transformation, The End
Rupert Gregson-Williams: Over the Hedge: The Family Awakes, The Inside Heist
Meet the Robinsons: Meet the Robinsons: The Prologue, To the Future, Pop Quiz, The Time Machine Montage, Setting Things Right
March 8, 2008
Swashbuckle Up!
Alfred Newman: The Black Swan: Main Title, Morning in the Honeymoon Cabin, Attack on Maracaibo, Finale
Max Steiner: The Flame and the Arrow: Main Title, Forward, Dardo Returns, Rudy Captured
Elmer Bernstein: The Buccaneer: Prelude, Ravens Pursuit and Hanging, The Knife, Treachery at Barataria
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Captain Blood: Main Title - Peter Blood, Blood Arrested, Peter and Arabella, The Escape, The Duel, Finale
March 1, 2008
The Bourne Trilogy
John Powell: The Bourne Identity: Main Titles, Bourne Gets Well, The Apartment, At the Farmhouse, Jason's Theme
John Powell: The Bourne Supremacy: GOA, The Drop, Funeral Pyre, Berlin Foot Chase, Atonement
John Powell: The Bourne Ultimatum: Tangiers, Thinking of Marie, Waterloo
February 23, 2008
Born to Film Music
Thomas Newman: Road to Perdition: The Farm
James Horner: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday: A Far Away Time, Main Theme
John Debney: Dreamer: Theme from Dreamer
Thomas Newman: Meet Joe Black: That Next Place
Howard Shore: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: The Journey to the Grey Havens
Alan Silvestri: Cast Away: Cast Away Theme
Clint Mansell: The Fountain: Together We Will Live Forever
Hans Zimmer: Pearl Harbor: Tennessee
John Barry: My Life: End Title
Andrea Guerra: The Pursuit of Happyness: Opening
Basil Poledouris: It's My Party: The Kiss Goodbye
February 16, 2008
Academy Awards Show 2008
Dario Marianelli: Atonement: Robbie's Note, Farewell, Elegy for Dunkirk
Alberto Iglesias: Kite Runner: Opening Titles, Kite Tournament, Reading the Letter
James Newton Howard: Michael Clayton: Main Titles, I'm Not the Guy You Kill
Michael Giacchino: Ratatouille: A Real Gourmet Kitchen, Dinner Rush, Ratatouille Main Theme
Marco Beltrami: 3:10 to Yuma: One of the Road - Storm Clouds, One Man Left, The 3:10 to Yuma
February 9, 2008
In Memory of Heath Ledger
John Williams: The Patriot: The Patriot, The Family Farm, The Colonial Cause
James Horner: The Four Feathers: The Letters, A Coward No Longer
Dario Marianelli: The Brothers Grimm: Dickensian Beginnings, Shrewd Thespians, Jake's Pledge, And They Lived Happily Ever After
Gustavo Santaolalla: Brokeback Mountain: Opening, Brokeback Mountain I, Snow, Riding Horses, The Wings
February 2, 2008
Laughing it up with Elmer
Elmer Bernstein: Airplane!: Opening Titles, Take Off, The Landing Finale
Elmer Bernstein: Three Amigos: Santa Poco, El Guapo, End Credits
Elmer Bernstein: Stripes: Stripes March, Hair Cut, Training, Graducation March, End Credits
Elmer Bernstein: Spies Like Us: Russians in the Desert, Escape, The Road to Russian, Winners
Elmer Bernstein: Ghostbusters: Ghostbusters Theme, Gozer, Marshmallow Terror, Final Battle, Finish
January 26, 2008
Fire Breathing Film Scores
Randy Edelman: Dragonheart: To The Stars, Bowen's Ride, Finale
Steve Jablonsky: Dragon Wars: Imoogi, Battle in the Sky, Farewell
Patrick Doyle: Eragon: If You Were Flying, Passing the Flame, Saphira Returns
Edward Shearmur: Reign of Fire: Enter the Dragon, Field Attack, Rebirth
Alex North: Dragonslayer: Urlander's Mission (Main Titles), The Lair, Dragon's Flight, Burning Villages, "Destroy That Amulet!", Ulrich Explodes, Vermithrax's Plunge
January 19, 2008
The New Battlestar Galactica
Richard Gibbs: Battlestar Galactica The Mini-Series: Are You Alive?, Battlestar Galactica Main Title, A Call to Arms
Bear McCreary: Battlestar Galactica Season One: Main Title, Forgiven, Battlestar Operatica, The Dinner Party, Passacaglia
Bear McCreary: Battlestar Galactica Season Two: A Promise to Return, Roslin and Adama, Prelude to War
Bear McCreary: Battlestar Galactica Season Three: Admiral and Commander, Violence and Variations, Battlestar Sonatica
January 12, 2008
Go Ahead. . . Make My Day
Lalo Schifrin: Dirty Harry: Main Title, Scorpio's View, Scorpio Takes the Bait, City Hall
Lalo Schifrin: Magnum Force: Main Title, Magnum Force, The Faceless Assassin, Confrontation
Jerry Fielding: The Enforcer: Prologue, Main Title, Rooftop Chase, The Shooting Nun, Finale (Elegy for Inspector Moore)
Lalo Schifrin: Sudden Impact: Raod to San Paulo, Hot Shot Cop, Robbery Suspect, Ray of Light
Lalo Schifrin: The Dead Pool: Main Title, The Pursuit, End Credits
January 5, 2008
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth
Craig Armstrong: Elizabeth: The Golden Age: Destiny Theme, Love Theme, Divinity Theme
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Sea Hawk: Dona Maria and Capt. Thorpe, Elizabeth's Throne Room, Queen Elizabeth, Maria's Anguish, Reunion
Miklos Rozsa: Young Bess: Prelude, Hatfield House, Reminiscing, Farewell, Alone, Finale
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex: Main Title, Narrative, March, Shadow and Parade, The Throne Room, After Elizabeth Slaps Essex, Elizabeth and Essex
David Hirschfelder: Elizabeth: Elizabeth: Overture, Love Theme, Arrest
December 29, 2007
Your Favorite Film Scores of 2007
Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: One Day, Drink Up Me Hearties
Danny Elfman: Meet the Robinsons: Introduction, To The Future, Meet the Family
Alan Silvestri: Beowulf: What We Need is a Hero, I Am Beowulf
Marco Beltrami: 3:10 to Yuma: Barn Burn, Flight of the Princess, One Man Left
Dario Marianelli: Atonement: Wtih My Own Eyes, Atonement
Michael Giacchino: Ratatouille: 100 Rat Dash, The Paper Chase, Dinner Rush, Ratatouille Main Theme
December 22, 2007
Mychael Danna: The Nativity Story: Veni, Veni Emanuel, And Thou Bethlehem, A Star Shall Come Forth, The Strength I Prayed For
Cyril J. Mockridge: Miracle on 34th St: The House, Book Montage, X-Ray Machine, Susan's Disappointment, Finale
David Newman: Jingle All the Way: Father and Son, Finale
Dimitri Tiomkin: It's a Wonderful Life: Main Title, Heaven, Ski Run, It's A Wonderful Life
Alan Silvestri: The Polar Express: Spirit of the Season, Seeing is Believing, Suite from The Polar Express
December 15, 2007
New Release Roundup: December 07
Steve Jablonsky: Transformers: Bumblebee, Arrival to Earth
Philip Sheppard: In the Shadow of the Moon: X15 Jet, The Good Earth, Re-Entry
Howard Shore: Eastern Promises: Eastern Promises, Anna Khitrova
Mark Isham: Reservation Road: Home, Reservation Road
Ilan Eshkeri: Stardust: Prologue (Through the Wall), Flying Vessel, Coronation
Alan Silvestri: Beowulf: Beowulf Main Title, Beowulf Slays the Beast, The Final Seduction
December 8, 2007
"Marvel"ous Superheroes
Danny Elfman: Hulk: Main Titles, Hulk Out, Gentle Giant
Christophe Beck: Elektra: Main Title, Ninjas, Homecoming
Michael Kamen: X-Men: Mutant School, The X-Jet, Final Showdown
John Ottman: Fantastic Four: Main Titles, Superheroes, Fantastic Proposal
Christopher Young: Ghost Rider: Ghost Rider, A Thing for Karen Carpenter, San Venganza, The West Was Built Upon Legends
December 1, 2007
The Unforgiven: Classic Western Scores
Dimitri Tiomkin: The Unforgiven: The Unforgiven (Main Title), Across the Texas Panhandle, The Kiowas Attack
Gerald Fried: Cast a Long Shadow: Main Title, Chip's Introduction, The Kiss, The Cattle Drive, The Stampede, Reconciliation, Santa Fe (End Title)
David Buttolph: The Horse Soldiers: Dixie, Lorena, By the Campfire
David Raksin: Invitation to a Gunfighter: Main Title, I Give You Two Lives, Forgive Me, I Now Bequeath
Elmer Bernstein: Guns of the Magnificent Seven: Main Title, Explosion, Attack, End Title
November 24, 2007
Tom and Jerry and Scott
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Touche, Pussy Cat!
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Blue Cat Blues
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Pet Peeve
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Downbeat Bear
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: That's My Mommy
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Tom's Photo Finish
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Pecos Pest
Scott Bradley: Tom and Jerry: Barbecue Brawl
November 17, 2007
The Native American Spirit
James Horner: The New World: An Apparition in the Fields, Journey Upriver, Pocahontas and Smith
John Barry: Dances with Wolves: The John Dunbar Theme, Two Socks - The Wolf Theme, The Buffalo Hunt
Trevor Jones: Last of the Mohicans: Main Title, Elk Hunt, The Kiss
BC Smith: Smoke Signals: Fry Bread, Victor's Run Suite, That's My Father
James Horner: Windtalkers: Calling to the Wind
George S. Clinton: Bury Me at Wounded Knee: Wounded Knee Main Title, Assimilation, Charles
November 10, 2007
It's All Greek to Me
Mikis Theodorakis: Serpico: Theme, Disillusion, End Title
Mikis Theodorakis: Z: The Happy Youth, Who's Not Talking About Lambri, Finale
Mikis Theodorakis: State of Siege: State of Siege, Paola, 11099, Insurrect America
Mikis Theodorakis: Phaedra: Love Theme from 'Phaedra', London's Fog, Agapimou
Mikis Theodorakis: Electra: Suite No. 5, Suite No. 8, Suite No. 14
Mikis Theodorakis: Five Files to Midnight: The Ghost - Part 1 & Part 2, Concord, The Crime
November 3, 2007
100 Shows and Counting
Taro Iwashiro and Hide Fukasawa: Azumi: The Guilts of Us
Akira Ifukube: King Kong vs. Godzilla: King Kong vs. Godzilla I
Alex North: 2001: A Space Odyssey: Space Station Docking
Tangerine Dream, Jerry Goldsmith: Legend: Once Long Ago/Opening Main Title/The Goblins
Danny Elfman: Edward Scissorhands: Introduction (Titles)
Steve Jablonsky: The Island: My Name is Lincoln
James Horner: Field of Dreams: The Place Where Dreams Come True
Jo Hisaishi: Laputa: Castle in the Sky: The Girlw Who Fell From the Sky, Sheeta's Decision
Clint Mansell: The Fountain: Together We Will Live Forever
October 27, 2007
The Scariest Music I Ever Saw
Christopher Young: The Exorcism of Emily Rose: First Possession, Interlude 2, The Exorcism
Jerry Goldsmith: The Omen: Ave Satani, Safari Park, The Demise of Mrs. Baylock
Ken Wannberg: The Changeling: Main Titles, Up in the Attic, Face on the Bedroom Floor, Mirror, Mirror
John Carpenter: Halloween: Halloween Theme, The Haunted House
Jerry Goldsmith: The Mephisto Waltz: Main Title, A Night in Mexico, End Title
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho: The Rainstorm - The Madhouse, The Madhouse, The Murder
October 20, 2007
Girls Behaving Badly
Jerry Goldsmith: Bad Girls: The Hanging, My Land
Don Davis: Bound: Closet Diving, Girls Having Fun, Thelma and Louise from Hell, Band the Bangers
Danny Elfman: Chicago: After Midnight, Roxie's Suite
John Williams: Witches of Eastwick: Tennis Game, The Ballroom Scene, The Dance of the Witches, End Credits
Hans Zimmer: Thelma & Louise: The Chase, Grand Canyon, The Decision, End Credits
October 13, 2007
Friends, Romans, Countrymen
Jeff Beal: Rome: Main Title, The Death of Pompey, The Murder of Julius Caesar
Miklos Rozsa: Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar Overture, Black Sentence, Most Noble Brutus, Battle at Philippi
Alex North: Cleopatra: Main Title, Caesar's Assassination, Antony and Cleopatra's Love
Miklos Rozsa: Quo Vadis: Marcus and Lygia, The Burning of Rome, Assyrian Dance
Miklos Rozsa: Ben-hur: Overture, Promise, Parade of the Charioteers
October 7, 2007
Silver Age Rarities: Bernard Herrmann
White Witch Doctor: Talking Drums, Prelude, River Boat, Tarantula, The Lion, Nocturne
Joy in the Morning: The Hallway, The Cottage, The Rocking Chair, The Search for Love
Tender is the Night: The Walk, The Honeymoon, The New Year
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit: Prelude, Maria, Farewell, Finale
On Dangerous Ground: Prelude, Solitude, The Searching Heart, The Death Hunt, The Parting, The City, Finale
September 22, 2007
Composer Spotlight: Mychael Danna
Breach: An Agent Named Robert Hanssen, A Full Day, The Arrest, The Why Doesn't Mean a Thing
8MM: Dance with the Devil, Dear Mr. Wells
Mychael Danna & Devotchka: Little Miss Sunshine: The Winner Is, First Push, We're Gonna Make It, Do You Think There's a Heaven?
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love: Omiya, All Pure Spirit, Marriage of the Flying Spirit
The Ice Storm: Finale
Mychael Danna & Jeff Dana: Fracture: Bedside Vigil, I Got the Bullet
September 15, 2007
Swords of the Samurai
Fumio Hayasaka: Seven Samurai: Two Search for Samurai, Interlude, Farm Village Scenery, Magnificent Samurai
Isao Tomita: Twilight Samurai: Seibei's Theme, First Class Swordsman, Duel with Yogo, Reborn Samurai
Toru Takemitsu: Ran: Suite No 2
Maurice Jarre: Shogun: Tea and Jealousy, Shogun (End Credits)
Hans Zimmer: The Last Samurai: Ronin, The Way ofthe Sword
September 8, 2007
Discovering Planet Earth, Part II
George Fenton: Great Plains: Plains High and Low, The Wolf and the Caribou, Tibet (Reprise) Close
George Fenton: Shallow Seas: Surfing Dolphins, Dangerous Landing, Mother and Calf, The Great Journey
George Fenton: Jungles: Frog Ballet, Jungle Falls, The Cordyceps, Hunting Chimps
George Fenton: Ice Worlds: Discovering Antarctica , The Humpbacks' Bubblenet, Everything Leaves But the Emperors
George Fenton: Ocean Deep: A School of Five Hundred, Giant Mantas, Life Near the Surface, The Choice is Ours
September 1, 2007
The Golden Age of Korngold
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Sea Hawk: Main Title, Dona Maria and Captain Thorpe, Elizabeth's Throne Room, Condemned to the Galley, Thorpe Confronts Wolfingham, The Duel, Fanfare and Finale
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex: Main Title, Narrative, March, Shadow and Parade, The Throne Room, After Elizabeth Slaps Essex, Elizabeth and Essex
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Captain Blood: Main Title - Peter Blood, Goodbye to Arabella, Royal Pardon, The Battle
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Adventures of Robin Hood: Main Title, Muted Fanfare Love Scene, Arrest of Lady Marion, Prince John, The Battle, The Duel, The Victory
August 25, 2007
Discovering Planet Earth, Part 1
George Fenton: From Pole to Pole: Prelude, The Journey of the Sun, Hunting Dogs, Elephants in the Okavango
George Fenton: Caves: Diving into the Darkness, Stalactite Gallery, Bat Hunt, Discovering Deer Cave
George Fenton: Freshwater: Angel Falls, River Predatation, Iguacu, The Snow Geese
George Fenton: Mountains: The Geladas, The Snow Leopard, The Karakoram, The Earth's Highest Challenge
August 18, 2007
Back to School
Danny Elfman: Back to School: Overture, Triple Lindy, Love Suite, Study Montage
John Powell: Drumline: Rhythm of Drums, The Gridiron, Competition
Randy Edelman: Kindergarten Cop: Children's Montage, A Magic Place, Closing
Maurice Jarre: Dead Poet's Society: Carpe Diem, Keating's Triumph
James Newton Howard: The Emperor's Club: Main Title, Teaching Montage, Quiz Montage
Basil Poledouris: Making the Grade: Hoover Academy, Cary Grant, Graduation Love Montage
August 11, 2007
New Release Roundup: August '07
Michael Giacchino: Ratatouille: 100 Rat Dash, A Real Gourment Kitchen, The Paper Chase, Ratatouille Main Theme
Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean at World's End: Singapore, What Shall We Die For, Drink Up Me Hearties
Marco Beltrami: Live Free or Die Hard: Copter Chase, Hurry Up, Live Free or Die Hard
Nicholas Hooper: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Professor Umbridge, A Journey to Hogwarts, Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning, Flight of the Order of the Phoenix
Hans Zimmer: The Simpsons Movie: The Simpsons Theme, Trapped Like Carrots, You Doomed Us All... Again, Why Does Everything I Whip Leave Me?
August 4, 2007
Hanks for the Movies
Howard Shore: Big: Opening, Goodbye, End Titles
Alan Silvestri: Cast Away: Cast Away Theme
Alan Silvestri: Forrest Gump: I'm Forrest...Forrest Gump, The Crimson Gump, Jenny Returns
Thomas Newman: The Green Mile: Coffey on the Mile, The Green Mile
John Williams: Catch Me If you Can: Catch Me if You Can, Airport Scene, A Broken Home
John Williams: Saving Private Ryan: Finding Private Ryan, Hymn to the Fallen
July 28, 2007
I Love the 70's: 1974
David Shire: The Taking of Pelham: Main Title, Blue Green Talk, The Money Express
Miklos Rozsa: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad: Prelude, Escape from the Temple, The Centaur, Death of the Centaur
Jerry Goldsmith: Chinatown: Love Theme from "Chinatown", Jake and Evelyn, The Wrong Clue
Elmer Bernstein: MCQ: In Seattle, Lies, Rosey
John Williams: The Towering Inferno: Main Title, Down the Pipes, The Door Opens, An Architect's Dream, Finale
July 21, 2007
Fielding of Dreams
Jerry Fielding: The Enforcer: Prologue, Main Title, Rooftop Chase, Finale (Elegy for Inspector Moore)
Jerry Fielding: The Outlaw Josey Wales: The Kid Dies, Big Town Shoot Up, The War's Over
Jerry Fielding: Demon Seed: The Gaz Chamber, Rape of the Earth, How?, Hypnosis, Chime