The moon has inspired legend and mystical tales since the dawn of time. Hear how composers were inspired by the the earth's constant companion in the sky.
This week's guest is composer and double bassist Steve Landis.
Scroll to the bottom to hear a bonus piece: "Moonflight" by Otto Luening, and be sure to answer this week's "favorite piece" poll!
Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks
Guest
Steve Landis, composer/double bassist
Program
Ave
Nomen
by Steve Landis
Avimimus with Lauren McAllister - mezzo-soprano, Alexandra Kassouf - soprano
Trio Contemplating the Moon - III. Haunting
by Yevgeny Sharlat
Trio Selene
The Distance of the Moon
by Daniel Pesca
Sarah Frisof - flute, Hanna Hurwitz - violin, Daniel Pesca - piano
Oi kuu
by Kaija Saariaho
Camilla Hoitenga - bass flute, Anssi Karttunen - cello
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