Legendary composer George Crumb created a unique, haunting sound world that leaves an indelible impression upon anyone who hears it. The master turns 85 in October and we’ll celebrate with an entire show dedicated to his music.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Jesse McQuarters
George Crumb: Vox Balanae, I (excerpt) & finale
eighth blackbird
Crumb: “Se ha llenado de luces mi corazón de seda” from Ancient Voices of Children
The Contemporary Chamber Ensemble/Arthur Weisberg; Jan DeGaetani, ms.; Michael Dash, boy soprano
Crumb: Nocturnal Sounds (The Awakening) fr. Makrokosmos III
Gilbert Kalish &James Freeman, pianos; Raymond Des Roches & Richard Fitz, percussion
Crumb: “Deep River” fr. The River of Life
Orchestra 2001/James Freeman; Ann Crumb, voc.
Crumb: Tammy, Fritzi and Yoda fr. Mundis Canis
David Starobin, guitar; Crumb, perc.
Crumb: Black Angels, III. Return
Kronos Quartet