“Gaspard of the Night” and “El Salon Mexico” on tonight’s “Evening Concert”
"Gaspard de la nuit" (Gaspard of the Night) was written for piano solo in 1908; premiered in 1909; Constant's orchestration is from 1990.
Barber’s “Souvenirs” and Schubert’s “Quintet in C, D.956” featured on the “Evening Concert”
Barber's "Souvenirs" published in 1953 is one his most accessible works. Schubert's "Quintet in C" is one of his last works and contains the usual poignancy found in the late works.
Behzod Abduraimov plays Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto on tonight’s “Evening Concert”
Abduraimov plays with the work that brought Van Cliburn his fame. Abduraimov's teacher was Stanislav Ioudenich who won the 11th Van Cliburn competition in 2001.
Thomas Hampson sings some “Old American Songs” by Copland with the New York Philharmonic
Music Director Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic...music by Gershwin (An American in Paris) as well.
American Music Champions
Two of the most famous conductors in the U.S. in the 30s and 40s were strong supporters of American composers.