Program 777: Dennis Russell Davies at 80
KALW Broadcast Date: March 17, 2024 | Host: Liam Herb
Dennis Russell Davies was born April 16, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, studied piano and conducting at New York’s Juilliard School, and developed a wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque to modern.
On Friday, March 22, 2024, Other Minds will celebrate Dennis Russell Davies’ 80th birthday in San Francisco with a sold out concert of piano music by Bedřich Smetana, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, and John Cage.
Tune in to this program to hear past performances by Davies, both solo and with Maki Namekawa.
Program Audio
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Track Info & Links
Title: China West Suite for Two Pianos (1. Introduction 2. Meng Songs 3. Zeng Songs 4. Miao Dances)
Composer: Chen Yi
Performers: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa, piano
Title: Song for Bob
Composer: Laurie Anderson
Performers: Dennis Russell Davies, Piano
Title: Elergy for the Present
Composer: Philip Glass
Performers: Dennis Russell Davies, Piano
Title: Symphony No. 4, Movement 1
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovitch
Performers: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa, Piano
Title: Symphony No. 2 (1. Tears of the Angel Israfel, 2. Allegro, poco presto, 3. Tears of the Angel Israfel, 4. Praises for Michael the Archangel, 5. The Sweetness of Epicurus)
Composer: Lou Harrison
Performers: American Composers Orchestra, Dennis Russell Davies Conducting
Recording Title: Alan Hovhaness: Symphony No. 2 & Lou Harrison: Symphony No. 2
Record Label: Music Masters
Title: Four Movements for Two Pianos
Composer: Philip Glass
Performers: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa
