EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC – The Contemporary and The Classic Come Together

KALW continues its association with San Francisco Performances for a seven part series beginning October 6.  The Alexander String Quartet and Robert Greenberg highlight the connections between contemporary composers and the classic string quartet repertoire.  Hear how Joseph Haydn inspires Elliot Carter, how George Crumb quotes directly from Franz Schubert's Death and the Maiden for a riveting protest of the Vietnam War, and the connection Lou Harrison had with the music of Maurice Ravel.   Musicologist Robert Greenberg offers insightful and entertaining commentary, coupled with the musical mastery of the ASQ; KALW's Alan Farley hosts.  And, in two special programs, world-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson brings a fresh perspective to the world of Russian piano music.

October 6:  Maurice Ravel and Lou Harrison
Octobert 13:  Joseph Haydn and Elliot Carter
October 20:  Béla Bartók and Robert Greenberg
October 27:  Béla Bartók and Wayne Peterson
November 3:  Franz Schubert and George Crumb



November 10:  Russian Piano I:  Rachmaninoff and Scriabin
November 17:  Russian Piano II:  Prokofiev and Scriabin