Author: whskyjack

One of many December traditions is attending a performance of the Nutcracker Suite a ballet composed by Tchaikovsky.

Today’s selection is the Waltz of the Flowers, performed by New York City Ballet as choreographed by George Balanchine,

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Today’s selection couldn’t be more different from last week’s selection yet both composers were very influential in the twentieth century American music scene.

Today’s selection we have three songs by William Grant Still, originally, I believe, written for piano and voice. They have been arranged for flute and piano by Alexa Still (no relation) A well know flutist from New Zealand. It is a beautiful arrangement to calm the nerves on this post-Thanksgiving Sunday.

Performed by Demarre McGill – Flute, Orion Weiss – Piano

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Something different and a lot of fun

Scaramouche Suite by French composer, Darius Milhaud

The soloist is Jess Gillam, the first ever saxophone Finalist in BBC Young Musician of the Year.

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Chick Corea and band

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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven

Performed by: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Violin solo by Hilary Hahn.

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