Philadelphia with Bassist Joseph Conyers / Show 451
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We’re in Philadelphia celebrating the city’s vibrant classical music scene with co-host Joseph Conyers, Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal bassist and Founder of Project 440, a music and leadership program for teens.
We meet a local teen composer who aspires to create more opportunities for fellow Black composers. We also hear a young violinist perform a phenomenal work by contemporary composer Jesse Montgomery. A talented flutist from Colorado performs Widor with hosts Peter Dugan and Joseph Conyers, a teen harpist talks about why she chose her instrument, and a 12-year-old guitarist gives a fiery performance of Roland Dyens.
Guests
- Host: Peter Dugan
Peter Dugan's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet - Co-Host: Joseph Conyers
Joseph Conyers is the Principal Bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and a citizen musician and social entrepreneur.
Performers & Repertoire
- Symbiosis by Rhyuhn Green (b. 2006)
- Rhapsody No. 2 for solo violin by Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)
- Suite, Op.34 - III. Romance by Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
- Joseph Conyers, double bass, and Peter Dugan, pianoAdoration by Florence Price (1887-1953)
- Aria in Classic Style by Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975)
- Libra Sonatine - III. Fuoco by Roland Dyens (1955-2016)
Release Date
- Monday, September 2, 2024
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