From the youthful sparkle of the Overture to the School for Scandal (written while still a student at the Curtis Insitute) to a mature mastery of his Violin Concerto...from the deep nostalgia of Knoxville: Summer of 1915 to the amused tenderness of his Souvenirs Suite—Barber brought the ideals of Romanticism into the modern era with an unerring grace, craftsmanship and profound lyricism. We'll enjoy some of the most memorable musical moments to come from his prolific pen in honor of the composer's birthday. One of the finest singers among modern composers, with a fine baritone voice, Barber will also be heard as soloist in an historic recording of his setting for baritone and string quartet of Matthew Arnold's Dover Beach.
Also featured will be Beethoven's Symphony No. 7—and more special programming in honor of Women's History Month, as we showcase one of the leading composer's of today, Jenifer Higdon.
You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 on Blue Lake Public Radio.
