Episode 20 – Thomas Hampson / Songs From Chicago

Acclaimed concert violinist Rachel Barton Pine, sought-after pianist Orion Weiss, and the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet join forces for their new album French Impressions: Chamber Music by Chausson & Tailleferre, celebrating captivating works by French composers Ernest Chausson and Germaine Tailleferre.

Dance of the Night Sky, Black Oak Ensemble‘s third album for Cedille, expands the boundaries of string trio repertoire by offering listeners a vibrant collection of contemporary works including four world-premiere recordings, all by British women composers.

For the month in which summer begins, a playlist of pieces about the season and the things we associate with it: sun, heat, birds, bees, butterflies, flowers, other greenery, fireworks, the seashore, etc.

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