program notes

Four Dance Episodes from “Rodeo” Aaron Copland (1900 – 1990) Aaron Copland is considered by many to be the dean of American orchestral composers. A son of immigrant parents, he

España Emmanuel Chabrier (1841 – 1894) For many, Emmanuel Chabrier’s rhapsody for orchestra, España, is the quintessential embodiment of Spanish musical style. That a Frenchman could so capture the essence

The human spirit. How is it reflected in art? What meaning does it have in music? The composer can choose to portray a human frailty, a curse placed upon the

200804 Prelude to “Die Meistersingers von Nürnberg”,op.47 Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Richard Wagner was one of the most controversial figures in nineteenth century music, as well as one of the most

OVERTURE TO THE OPERA HANSEL AND GRETEL Engelbert Humperdinck (1851-1921) The “real” Engelbert Humperdinck made an impact on the music repertoire that will far outlast the modern pop singer who