Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was truly one of the most indelible voices of our time—and of all time. As a master of the operatic stage and, especially, of the German art-song tradition, the baritone brought a special depth, humanity and expressiveness to every note, and every word, he touched. On this afternoon's Classical Music with Foley Schuler will feature, we'll hear several ompelling performances given by "Fidi" (as he was affectionately known), in honor of what have been his 101st birthday.
Described bythe eminent music historian and critic Paul Griffiths as "one of the most important avant-garde composers in the latter half of the twentieth century" György Ligeti would also become one of the most popular as well when Stanley Kubrick would use his music to unforgettable effect in several if his iconic films, beginning with 2001: A Space Odyssey, and then in The Shining—and Ligeti's music would figure yet again as as a key element in his final film, Eyes Wide Shut. We'll hear some of that music as well, in honor of what would have been the composer's 103rd birthday, Thursday afternoon—and more.
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.
