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From Flamenco to Strauss

Osvaldo Golijov (1960- ): 4/5. From Flamenco to Strauss: Donald Macleod looks at Gollijov's Lorca-inspired opera and his favourite soprano, Dawn Upshaw.

Osvaldo Golijov (1960- )

Donald Macleod explores the diverse music of Osvaldo Golijov, in conversation with the composer.

4/5. From Flamenco to Strauss: This programme features Gollijov's Lorca-inspired opera and his favourite soprano.

Lua descolorida; How slow the wind
Dawn Upshaw (soprano)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Spano (conductor)

Water and Horse Prelude; Ballad (Ainadamar)
Dawn Upshaw (soprano)
Women of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Spano (conductor)

Ainadamar, arr. Golijov and Stephen Prutsman: Desde mi ventana (Ainadamar)
Livia Sohn, Geoff Nuttall (violins)
Benjamin Loeb (piano)

Night of the Flying Horses
Yo-Yo Ma (cello)
Silk Road Ensemble

Tenebrae
Kronos Quartet.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 7 Feb 2008 20:45

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  • Thu 7 Feb 2008 12:00
  • Thu 7 Feb 2008 20:45

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