Episode 672, Alan Hovhaness’s 111th Birthday

On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate the 111th birthday of composer Alan Hovhaness; a pivotal composer fusing eastern and western musical traditions. He was a “spiritual minimalist", and we’ll hear his Symphonies 4 and 53, as well as, “Prayer of St. Gregory” right here, at the gathering place for people who love band music.

Tapor No.1
  Rutgers University Wind Ensemble, William Berz

Symphony No. 4
I. Andante
II. Allegro
III. Andante espressivo
  Eastman Wind Ensemble, A. Clyde Roller

Symphony No. 53, "Star Dawn" 
I. Maestoso sostenuto
II. Moderato sostenuto con molta espressione
  Ohio State University Concert Band, Keith Brion

Prayer of St. Gregory for Trumpet & Organ, Op 62b
  Wynton Marsalis & Anthony Newman    

Return and Rebuild the Desolate Places, Op 213
I. Andante
II. Adagio
  Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
​  Wind Orchestra, Keith Brion