Gershwin, Crumb and Copland

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Chamber music pieces by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and George Crumb.

George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and George Crumb offer three unique sound worlds — yet they all maintain common roots. Hear three pieces in this chamber music concert. Hosted by CMS artist Kristin Lee.

03/29/2026 | Expires 03/30/2036

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Gershwin, Crumb and Copland

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03/29/2026 | Expires 03/30/2036

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(bright music) (lively pizzicato music) (lively pizzicato music fades out) - Welcome to "In Concert with CMS."

My name is Kristin Lee, and I'm delighted to welcome you to this program of music by iconic American composers.

George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and George Crumb offer three unique sound worlds, yet all maintain common roots.

("Cuban Overture" by George Gershwin) Gershwin's "Cuban Overture" was completed in 1932, a few months after the composer traveled to Havana, Cuba.

The overture is filled with driving rhythms and tuneful melodies.

("Vox Balaenae for Three Masked Players" by George Crumb) This charismatic opener is followed by a work of deep introspection, George Crumb's "Vox Balaenae for Three Masked Players."

The composer describes his costuming choice in the score, quote, "Each of the three players "should wear a black half-mask.

"By effacing a sense of human projection, "these masks will symbolize "the powerful impersonal forces of nature," end quote.

This trio epitomizes the immersive sound world of George Crumb, at once transparent, richly-hued, virtuosic, and serene.

("Appalachian Spring" by Aaron Copland) We conclude the program with Aaron Copland's iconic "Appalachian Spring" with the chamber version for 13 players.

This suite embodies Copland's quintessential rustic charm and sweeping Americana.

Plus, keep an ear out for the imaginative respelling of the popular tune, "Simple Gifts."

Three sound worlds.

Three uniquely American composers.

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