Show notes
This week’s program features works by Chicago composer Easley Blackwood (b. 1933), with the composer at the keyboard for most of them. Playlist:EASLEY BLACKWOOD (b. 1933)Cello Sonata, Op. 31III. Scherzo. Molto allegro (9:40)From Blackwood & Bridge: Cello SonatasCedille Records CDR 90000 008 (Track 5)Kim Scholes, celloEasley Blackwood, pianoBLACKWOODSymphony No. 1, Op. 3II. Andante comodo (5:51)From Easley Blackwood: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 5Cedille Records CDR 90000 016 (Track 5)Boston Symphony OrchestraCharles Munch, conductorBLACKWOODTwelve Microtonal Etudes for Electronic Music Media, Op. 2821 notes. Suite in four movements (4:48)From Easley Blackwood: MicrotonalCedille Records CDR 90000 018 (Track 4)Easley Blackwood, polyfusion synthesizerBLACKWOODSonatina in F major for Piccolo Clarinet, Op. 38 (11:05)Allegro con brioAdagioAllegrettoFrom Clarinet Sonatas by Blackwood and RegerCedille Records CDR 90000 022 (Tracks 8–10)John Bruce Yeh, clarinetEasley Blackwood, pianoBLACKWOODFive Concert Etudes, Op. 301. G-sharp minor, Allegro assai (3:12)From Blackwood Plays BlackwoodCedille Records CDR 90000 038 (Track 1)Easley Blackwood, pianoBLACKWOODString Quartet No. 1, Op. 4II. Andante con moto (4:37)From String Quartets by Easley BlackwoodCedille Records CDR 90000 50 (Track 2)Pacifica QuartetBLACKWOODPiano Trio, Op. 22I. Allegro moderato (5:07)From Easley Blackwood Chamber MusicCedille Records CDR 90000 081 (Track 9)Easley Blackwood, pianoCharles Pikler, violinGary Stucka, cello