Musical Feast / Show 449

About

We’re sharing an array of music of varying flavors ranging from a playful performance of Cassadó to a modern piano work inspired by the city of Las Vegas and a fiery piece performed on erhu. We also meet a teen composer and reflect on the healing power of music.

Guests

• Host: Peter Dugan
  Peter Dugan's position is supported by Susan and Gerald Slavet.

Performers & Repertoire

• Cellist Mira Kardan, 17, from Los Angeles, California

  Dance of the Green Devil by Gaspar Cassadó (1897-1966)
• Pianist Kate Shao, 15, from Albuquerque, New Mexico

  Viva! Vegas: Show City, Show Girl by Hiromi (b. 1979)
• Violist Daniel De La Cruz, 17, from Laguna Niguel, California

  Myrthen, Op. 25, No. 1. Widmung by Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
• Flutist Soomin Oh, 15, from Austin, Texas

  Sonata for Flute and Piano in C Major - I. Allergo cantabile by Otar Taktakishvili (1924-1989)
• Composer/Cellist Mary Brook Hartmann, 17, from Sugar Land, Texas

  Behind the Barrier for Solo Cello by Mary Brook Hartmann (b. 2006)
• Erhu player Brian Zhu, 17, from Andover, Massachusetts

  The Sun Shines on Tashkurgan by Chen Gang (b. 1935)

Release Date

• Monday, June 3, 2024

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