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Classical Discoveries

Dec 28, 2020 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

With Marvin Rosen

Viva 21st Century 50/50 Marathon Part 2 - from 12:00am until 12:00pm

Part 2 - 15th Marathon devoted to 21st century music.

Start: Sunday, December 27th at 12:00 noon (EST time) and will go non-stop, live, until 12:00 noon Monday, December 28th, 2020

Over 100 living composers (including limited submissions) with an approximate equal representation of both men and women composers (hence 50/50 subtitle) will be broadcast during this 24 hour long event.


Classical Discoveries
12:00 AM
Talea Ensemble - Cortège (2010)
Talea Ensemble Cortège (2010) 56. Di Castri, Zosha (Canada, 1985- )
New Focus Recordings - FCR227
12:07 AM
Hyunchae Kim, kayageum - Kayageum Song (2010)
Hyunchae Kim, kayageum Kayageum Song (2010) 57. Na, Hyo-shin (Korea, 1959- )
Wooden Fish
12:18 AM
Johannes Gustavsson: Vasteras Sinfonietta - Zephyros (2010)
Johannes Gustavsson: Vasteras Sinfonietta Zephyros (2010) 58. Tarrodi, Andrea (Sweden, 1981- )
dB Productions - dBCD151
12:26 AM
Daniele Rustioni (Cond): Ulster Orchestra - Simply Largo, Op. 21 (2007)
Daniele Rustioni (Cond): Ulster Orchestra Simply Largo, Op. 21 (2007) 59. Brusa, Elisabetta (Italy, 1954- )
Naxos - 8.574263
12:41 AM
Bosphorus Trio - Piano Trio No. 1 (2019)
Bosphorus Trio Piano Trio No. 1 (2019) 60. Balci, Oguzhan (Turkey, 1977- )
Naxos - 8.579071
1:09 AM
Malamo Opera Orchestra, J. Gustafsoon, conductor - Symphony No. 3 (2018)
Malamo Opera Orchestra, J. Gustafsoon, conductor Symphony No. 3 (2018) 61. Sivelov, Niklas (Sweden, 1964-)
Toccata TOCC 0571
1:33 AM
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble - Organika (2009)
Tambuco Percussion Ensemble Organika (2009) 62. Grillo, Maria (Mexico, 1962- )
Urtext - JBCC215
1:56 AM
Gil Rose: Boston Modern Orchestra Project - - The space of a door (2016) -
Gil Rose: Boston Modern Orchestra Project - The space of a door (2016) - 63. Nathan, Eric (USA, 1983- )
BMOP/sound - 1071
2:11 AM
Andrae Raffield, Shr-Han Wu; Robert Brown - Cycles Of The Moon
Andrae Raffield, Shr-Han Wu; Robert Brown Cycles Of The Moon 64. Asherov, Ayala (Israel, 1968- )
Navona Records - NV5928
2:30 AM
Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Ronald Zollman, Conductor - Euphonic Blues (2012)
Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Ronald Zollman, Conductor Euphonic Blues (2012) 65. Galbraith, Nancy (USA, 1951- )
Centaur - CRC 3409
2:38 AM
Iceland Symphony Orchestra - Flow & Fusion (2002)
Iceland Symphony Orchestra Flow & Fusion (2002) 66. Jónsdóttir, Thurídur (Iceland, 1967-)
Sono Luminus - DSL-92213
2:54 AM
NeoQuartet - String Quartet No. 1 (2017)
NeoQuartet String Quartet No. 1 (2017) 67. Tsimpanos, Dimitris (Greece, 1985-)
Phasma-Music - 007
3:04 AM
Trio Clavio - Vallja e malit (Dancing Mountain) (2017)
Trio Clavio Vallja e malit (Dancing Mountain) (2017) 68. Bodorova, Sylvie (Czech Republic, 1954- )
ArcoDiva - UP 0204
3:14 AM
Elisabeth Weinzierl, Eva Schieferstein - Táxis für Flöte und Klavier (2011): I. -
Elisabeth Weinzierl, Eva Schieferstein Táxis für Flöte und Klavier (2011): I. - 68. Eberhardt, Dorothee (Germany, 1952- )
Antes - BM319290
3:29 AM
Nicholas Wright, Corey Hamm - Vulpine (2013)
Nicholas Wright, Corey Hamm Vulpine (2013) 69. Morlock, Jocelyn (Canada, 1969- )
Centrediscs - CMCCD 23817
3:34 AM
José Antonio Zayas Caban, Alto Saxophone; Gemma Peacocke, Electronics - Skin (2016/2018)
José Antonio Zayas Caban, Alto Saxophone; Gemma Peacocke, Electronics Skin (2016/2018) 70. Peacocke, Gemma (New Zealand/USA)
Ravello - RR8043
3:42 AM
Isabelle O'Connell - Sun of orient crimson with excess of light (2020)
Isabelle O'Connell Sun of orient crimson with excess of light (2020) 71. Mulvey, Grainne (Ireland, 1966-)
WP - Finding A Voice Festival, Clonmel, 7 March2020
3:57 AM
APZ Tone Tomšič, Irena Rovtar, Aljaž Beguš, Žan Tkalec, Jože Bogolin, Davorin Mori, Gea Pantner, Sebastian Bertoncelj - Cut /Rez (2017)
APZ Tone Tomšič, Irena Rovtar, Aljaž Beguš, Žan Tkalec, Jože Bogolin, Davorin Mori, Gea Pantner, Sebastian Bertoncelj Cut /Rez (2017) 72. Krečič, Matija (Slovenia, 1988- )
JanusAtelier - 115 820
4:04 AM
Ivan Palovič (viola), Jordana Palovičová (piano) - Munk (2013)
Ivan Palovič (viola), Jordana Palovičová (piano) Munk (2013) 73. Machajdik, Peter (Slovakia, 1961- )
Peter Machajdik
4:30 AM
Diāna Zandberga - Cimbalom (2013)
Diāna Zandberga Cimbalom (2013) 74. Aperane, Dace (Latvia/USA, 1953- )
Skani - 044
4:40 AM
PRISM Quartet,Conservatory Wind Symphony of the University of Missouri—Kansas City,Steven D. Davis - Ba Yin (Version for Saxophone Quartet & Wind Ensemble) (2001/2015)
PRISM Quartet,Conservatory Wind Symphony of the University of Missouri—Kansas City,Steven D. Davis Ba Yin (Version for Saxophone Quartet & Wind Ensemble) (2001/2015) 75. Chen Yi (China/USA, 1953- )
XAS 105
5:01 AM
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra | Sergey Smbatyan, Conductor - Waiting (2009/2010)
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra | Sergey Smbatyan, Conductor Waiting (2009/2010) 76. Cassar Cordina, Mariella (Malta, 1979-)
Navona Records - NV6322
5:08 AM
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra - Spacious (2016)
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Spacious (2016) 77. Mian Chen (China, 1993- )
Ablaze Records - ar-00052
5:14 AM
The Crossing, Donald Nally - Hora,Hora, Hata, Hata
The Crossing, Donald Nally Hora,Hora, Hata, Hata Santa Ratnice
New Focus
5:29 AM
Athenia Trio | Alison Brown Sincoff, Flute; Michele Fiala, Oboe; Matthew Morris, Bassoon - Brush Strokes (2014)
Athenia Trio | Alison Brown Sincoff, Flute; Michele Fiala, Oboe; Matthew Morris, Bassoon Brush Strokes (2014) 78. Morris, Alyssa (USA, 1984- )
Navona Records - nv6320
5:41 AM
Lysander Piano Trio - The Black Mirror (2013-2014)
Lysander Piano Trio The Black Mirror (2013-2014) 79. Ciupinski, Jakub (Poland, 1981- )
FHR - 111
6:02 AM
Laura Strinkling, soprano, Joy Schreier, piano - Songs of Lament and Praise (2007)
Laura Strinkling, soprano, Joy Schreier, piano Songs of Lament and Praise (2007) 80. Lyons, Gilda (USA, 1975- )
Yarlung - YAR18798
6:15 AM
Nanae Mimura; Norichika Iimori: Yamagata Symphony Orchestra - Marimba Concerto "Bird Rhythmics"
Nanae Mimura; Norichika Iimori: Yamagata Symphony Orchestra Marimba Concerto "Bird Rhythmics" Yoshimatsu, Takashi (Japan, 1953- )
Denon - COCQ-85061
6:45 AM
HU Jianbing, sheng, instrumental ensemble, William R. Langley, conductor - Falling Air (2017)
HU Jianbing, sheng, instrumental ensemble, William R. Langley, conductor Falling Air (2017) 81. Knehans, Douglas (Australia/USA, 1957- )
Ablaze - ar-00053
6:56 AM
Australia Ensemble - Animisms (2014)
Australia Ensemble Animisms (2014) 82. Edwards, Ross (Australia, 1943- )
ABC - 481 7683
7:08 AM
Darragh Morgan - Musicians of the Air (2019)
Darragh Morgan Musicians of the Air (2019) 83. Silverman, Faye-Ellen (USA, 1947- )
Private
7:20 AM
David Hill: Yale Schola Cantorum, Juilliard415 - This Love Between Us, "Prayers For Unity" (2016)
David Hill: Yale Schola Cantorum, Juilliard415 This Love Between Us, "Prayers For Unity" (2016) 84. Esmail, Reena (Indian/American, 1983- )
Hyperion - CDA68314
8:02 AM
Rahim AlHaj, oud & string quartet - Letter 7. Fly Home – Fatima
Rahim AlHaj, oud & string quartet Letter 7. Fly Home – Fatima 85. AlHaj, Rahim (Iraq/USA, 1968- )
Folkways - SFW 40577
8:11 AM
Eleonor Sandresky - Waves and Force from collection of Etudes Strange Energies (2012-2019)
Eleonor Sandresky Waves and Force from collection of Etudes Strange Energies (2012-2019) 86. Sandresky, Eleonor (USA, 1957- )
Orange Mountain Music - OMM7019
8:24 AM
Marimba Mouradoglou Violon Deletaille Piano Anglani - Variations préhistoriques (2004)
Marimba Mouradoglou Violon Deletaille Piano Anglani Variations préhistoriques (2004) 87. Baas, Danielle (Belgium, 1958- )
Danielle Baas
8:35 AM
Jane Curry and Owen Moriarty, guitars - Musica (2017)
Jane Curry and Owen Moriarty, guitars Musica (2017) Psathas, John (New Zealand, 1966-)
8:43 AM
piano trio - Wings III (Piano Trio) (2009)
piano trio Wings III (Piano Trio) (2009) 88. Bansal, Juhi (1984- USA/India/HongHong)
Juho Bansal
8:59 AM
Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles - Hymn to the Three Hearts (2018)
Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles Hymn to the Three Hearts (2018) 90. Nardi, Lisa (USA)
Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles
8:59 AM
In Mulieribus - From Cycles of Eternity (2017)
In Mulieribus From Cycles of Eternity (2017) 91. Reinkemeyer, Andrea (USA, 1976- )
In Mulieribus
9:16 AM
Paul H Muller - Surge (2020)
Paul H Muller Surge (2020) Paul H Muller (USA)
9:23 AM
Shelley Washington, Baritone Saxophone; José Antonio Zayas Cabán, Baritone Saxophone - Big Talk (2016)
Shelley Washington, Baritone Saxophone; José Antonio Zayas Cabán, Baritone Saxophone Big Talk (2016) 93. Washington, Shelley (USA, 1991- )
Navona Records - NV6309
9:43 AM
Jeroen van Vliet, piano - The Tide Turned & Beyond The Horizon Soundscape  (2020) ZMSTR
Jeroen van Vliet, piano The Tide Turned & Beyond The Horizon Soundscape (2020) ZMSTR 94. Vanschothorst, Anne
9:46 AM
Jean-Michel Goury, alto saxophone and Agnès Vesterman, cello - Blue Shadow (2015)
Jean-Michel Goury, alto saxophone and Agnès Vesterman, cello Blue Shadow (2015) 95. Levaillant, Denis (France, 1952- )
Denis Levaillant
9:58 AM
Jun Hong Loh (vn), Neville Creed (nar); Vladimir Jurowski (cond): London Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir - Utopia Symphony (2005)
Jun Hong Loh (vn), Neville Creed (nar); Vladimir Jurowski (cond): London Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir Utopia Symphony (2005) 96. Martynov, Vladimir (Russia, 1946- )
London Philharmonic Orchestra - LPO-0120
10:49 AM
Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, Oystein Baadsvik, Kavita Krishnamurthy & Toms Mikals - Eclipse (2010)
Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, Oystein Baadsvik, Kavita Krishnamurthy & Toms Mikals Eclipse (2010) 97. Subramaniam, Lakshminarayana (India, 1947- )
BIS - 2273
10:59 AM
Robert Young; Prism Quartet - The Dniester Flow (2012)
Robert Young; Prism Quartet The Dniester Flow (2012) 98. Souponetsky, Kat (Moldova, USA, 1988- )
XAS - 101
11:03 AM
St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Donatus Katkus, conductor - The Perseids (2018)
St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Donatus Katkus, conductor The Perseids (2018) 99. Guzauskaite, Goda Marija (Lithuania, 1995-)
Music Information Centre Lithuania
11:19 AM
Vivi Vassileva, percussion - Kalino Mome (2016)
Vivi Vassileva, percussion Kalino Mome (2016) 100. Vassileva, Vivi (Germany/Bulgaria, 1994- )
Alpha Classics - 463
11:25 AM
Che Yun Kim, violin, Albany Symphony , David Alan Miller - Violin Concerto (2008)
Che Yun Kim, violin, Albany Symphony , David Alan Miller Violin Concerto (2008) Theofanides, Christopher (!967-)
Albany Records - TROY 149
11:48 AM
Athens Philharmonia Orchestra | Michalis Economou, Conductor - Secret Sky (2017)
Athens Philharmonia Orchestra | Michalis Economou, Conductor Secret Sky (2017) 102. Gibson, Mara (USA)
Navona - NV6298
11:54 AM
Paul Hillier: Ars Nova Copenhagen - Guard My Tongue (2009)
Paul Hillier: Ars Nova Copenhagen Guard My Tongue (2009) 103. Wolfe, Julia (USA, 1958- )
Naxos - 8.574281
Chat is archived.
Marvin Rosen (host) 12:06:10 AM
Good morning everyone!
George Korein 12:06:53 AM
This one is great!
Bud Burroughs 12:08:16 AM
It is! Some of it reminds me of some mid-century music that I can't quite recall, but it's also very modern.
Bud Burroughs 12:21:02 AM
This one really reminds me of Stravinsky. (And I mean that as a compliment)
Marvin Rosen (host) 12:23:09 AM
It does now that you mention it!
Bud Burroughs 12:24:54 AM
It's not that it mimics him. It's original, but it reminds me of the things that I like about him.
George Korein 1:36:40 AM
Ooh nice marimbas
Marvin Rosen (host) 1:36:37 AM
This is a really good percussion piece!
Liz Bot 5:20:35 AM
This is hauntingly beautiful!
Sangeet Wprb 7:40:23 AM
Sangeet is liking this composition, Marvin!
Space Cowboy 7:47:18 AM
Im guessing this isnt Dave Hill the comedian
Space Cowboy 7:48:33 AM
sitar - nice
Space Cowboy 7:57:18 AM
ahh this is good
Marvin Rosen (host) 8:15:46 AM
Welcome to the chatroom!
Marvin Rosen (host) 8:16:48 AM
No, I am not Dave Hill the comedian!!!
Marvin Rosen (host) 8:17:18 AM
Sangeet, that was the piece of Reena Esmail!
Marvin Rosen (host) 10:05:21 AM
Thanks for listening!! I am glad you enjoyed. There is so much exciting new music. Do radio stations need to play as much music by dead composers as they do?
Sangeet Wprb 10:11:42 AM
Certainly not. But I know Sangeet on WPRB dwells on dead composers. Not exclusively, though.
Marvin Rosen (host) 10:13:24 AM
I think it is a little different with classical music. Most Classical Indian composers are not known to the western world!!
Sangeet Wprb 10:16:36 AM
Indian Classical has some good modern composers, but the field is rather tradition bound, so their work is not as often recorded as the 18th century composers.
kentman 10:21:24 AM
glorious music to wake up to, thank you Marvin
Dorothee Eberhardt-Lutz 10:47:54 AM
A wonderful work, this Utopia Symphony, thank you Marvin!
Sangeet Wprb 10:52:01 AM
L. Subramaniam has written plenty of modern classical and also jazz compositions.
Eric Somers 10:59:26 AM
Some real gems here this morning. Now I will be searching the internet for some of the discs.
Marvin Rosen (host) 11:07:08 AM
This is great. I am delighted that my marathon reach its goal to encourage listeners to purchse recordings by living composers and help them during covid
kentman 11:08:44 AM
I did buy the Martynov piece, how did you know?
Sangeet Wprb 11:09:01 AM
"The Perseids" is just sublime. 😑
Liz Bot 11:19:13 AM
More great percussive pieces. Also, enjoyed that PRISM Quartet piece
Liz Bot 11:21:00 AM
(The Kat Souponetsky piece performed by PRISM and Robert Young)
kentman 11:22:59 AM
found a concerto by Subramaniam, also sublime
kentman 11:24:03 AM
thank you Marvin!
Marvin Rosen (host) 11:43:52 AM
Thank you all for listening and chatting with me for last 23 hours.
Marvin Rosen (host) 11:45:47 AM
Goodnight!Looking forward to my annual shall We Dance this Wednesday at 7:00am
Dorothee Eberhardt-Lutz 11:47:24 AM
Have a good rest, many thanks and very best wishes, also to Beata, Dorothee
Bud Burroughs 11:50:31 AM
Great show, as usual!
Liz Bot 11:52:05 AM
Thank you, Marvin! It was a wonderful journey, as always! I look forward to this every year, a great way to end the year! I hope you get good sleep!
Susan Nelson 11:52:23 AM
BRAVO Marvin for another great marathon!
Patricia Kearns 11:58:11 AM
Thank you, Marvin, for your tireless devotion to new music! (Well, I imagine you're pretty tired right now!) What a great cross-section of living composers and the great diversity of things being written in our lifetimes. Thank you!
Brian D 11:59:02 AM
Great show!
Marvin Rosen (host) 12:07:31 PM
Good bye marathon until next year!