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It’s spring and baseball season is under way again — for me, always a welcome event. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the game and its history. Which reminded me of the recent passing of the baseball legend Duke Snider. And, surprisingly, that made me think of classical music. Honest! I grew up in the 1960s in Los Angeles, a die-hard fan of the Dodgers. I loved baseball, loved going to the games, but I identified with the team in other ways as well…
continue readingComposer-in-Residence at Carlsbad Music Festival
From September 19-21, David Lang is the composer-in-residence at the Carlsbad Music Festival, with his music being featured throughout the festival, including the US premiere of his choral work when we were children, performed by Sacra/Profana.
The festival also features the new string orchestra, Renga, conducted and organized by Steve Schick, in a performance of darker…
continue readinghow to pray – for orchestra (2002) 10'
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the American Composers Orchestra
grind to a halt (1996) 11'
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the San Francisco Symphony
Give Me
unchained melody (2004) 7'
solo percussion