On this anniversary of 9/11, we sample some music of Afghanistan: Melody for Flute from Turkestan.
A viola duo came to visit my town from the Avaloch music center. One of their pieces was a transcription of "Limestone and Felt" by Caroline Shaw. The original is played by the Attacca Quartet.
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Ancient and Modern #124: Afghanistan to Brooklyn On this anniversary of 9/11, we sample some music of Afghanistan: Melody for Flute from Turkestan. A viola duo came to visit my town from the Avaloch music center. One of their pieces was a transcription of “Limestone and Felt” by Caroline Shaw. The original is played by the Attacca Quartet. The Violin Concerto No. 2 from 1967 was Dmitri Shostakovich’s last concerto. It was a 60th birthday present for Russian violinist David Oistrakh. Marie Scheuble plays the violin. Flutist and impresario Meeranai Shim was responsible for recording Daniel Felsenfeld’s “To Committee: A self parody”. Listen Here: https://www.mixcloud.com/kg71/ancient-and-modern-124-afghanistan-to-brooklyn/ (due to music licensing rules, some shows are only accessible if you subscribe)- Ancient and Modern #153: Kurt Weill Happy Music
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