Carlos Simon's "Amen!" and Erich Korngold's cinematic soundscapes

Eric T. Williams

Not only was Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold a brilliant film composer, he also wrote acclaimed works for the concert stage. We'll hear the Kansas City Symphony perform his Symphonic Serenade and Symphony in F sharp. Co-hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies delve into his composing technique and explain how he borrowed material from his own film scores. We'll also hear "Amen!" by modern American composer Carlos Simon that pays homage to his gospel influences.

An agreement with the Kansas City Symphony allows us to share audio for this program up to four weeks after the program's original air date. You can listen to currently available episodes here.

Hosts

Eric T Williams

Michael Stern
Dan Margolies

Program

Amen!
by Carlos Simon
Live performance, June 2023

Symphonic Serenade in Bb major, Op. 39
by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Jason Seber, conductor
Streaming performance, April 2021

Symphony in F-sharp, Op. 40
by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Kazem Abdullah, guest conductor
Live performance, January 2024