http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio en Copyright 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:52:44 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Original air date: Week of September 7, 2009 In order to successfully perform a piano recital whose program includes works by Haydn, Chopin and Godowsky, one's technique must be formidable enough to blend accuracy and rhythmic precision with passion and insight in order to achieve moments of purity and colossal soundscapes. In this episode of SMF Live, we listen to a recital by the amazing pianist Marc-André Hamelin, performed in the rotunda at the Telfair Museum of Art as part of our 2009 festival. Mr. Hamelin's musicianship and virtuosity has been recognized worldwide for its originality and technical brilliance.]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:13:06 -0500 Original air date: Week of August 31, 2009 In jazz, the essence of swing, blues feeling and logical improvisation are what give ensemble playing clarity of orchestration. The quality of imagination, skill and spirit that jazz musicians bring to the bandstand set the tone for the type of interaction that makes audiences want to hoot, holler and scream "yeah!" This episode features part one of a live performance by The Clayton Brothers, one of the most soulful, fiery and fun-loving jazz bands in our time. The band includes brothers Jeff and John Clayton, Obed Calvaire, Gerald Clayton and Terrell Stafford.]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:57:22 -0500 Original air date: week of August 23, 2009 In the summer of 1828, just two months before his early death at the age of 31, Franz Schubert created his final instrumental work. This mammoth piece of writing holds the distinction of being the only full-fledged string quintet in Schubert's vast oeuvre. Unfortunately, Schubert was never able to hear the work played, and it would take another 22 years until its first public performances. Tune in for a performance of Schubert's String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 by the Savannah Music Festival's Associate Artistic Director Daniel Hope playing the 2nd violin part, Lorenza Borrani on 1st violin, CarlaMaria Rodrigues on viola, Eric Kim playing the 1st cello part, and Keith Robinson on the 2nd cello.]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:10:38 -0500 Original air date: week of August 17, 2009 As far back as he can remember, Doyle Lawson loved the sound of music. When he was growing up, just about everyone listened to the Grand Ole Opry, and his family was no exception. Of all the stars that played the Opry, the group that impressed Doyle the most was Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. Doyle described their sound as "high lonesome," and it made him want to play that kind of music. On this episode, we listen to National Heritage Fellow Doyle Lawson performing with his band Quicksilver during the "Long Time Travelin'" show at the 2009 Savannah Music Festival. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:41:35 -0500 Original air date: week of August 10, 2009 The tradition of instrumental competition on the bandstand in jazz goes back to the origins of the music. By the early 1930s, such competitive on-stage battles became known as "cutting contests," and they almost always produced some terrific entertainment for the audience in attendance. In this episode of SMF Live, we listen to a concert we produced at the 2009 Savannah Music Festival entitled Battle Royale. It featued a variety of instrumentalists squaring off against one another, but the purpose was completely musical. Driven by the creative conception of Marcus Roberts to put two rhythm sections on stage side by side, The Clayton Brothers and the Marcus Roberts Trio provided the foundation for an explosive display of musicality featuring such artists as Wycliffe Gordon, Andre Heyward, Terrell Stafford, Scotty Barnhardt and many others. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:53:32 -0500 Original air date: Week of August 3, 2009 The second hour of a two-part show showcasing highlights from the 2009 Piano Showdown programs at the Savannah Music Festival. Tune in to listen to Aaron Goldberg, Bob Seeley, Henry Butler and Eddie Palmieri play solo pieces and duets in the Charles H. Morris Center. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:00:25 -0500 Original air date: Week of July 27, 2009 In the international music world, there are literally dozens of piano competitions across the globe. In jazz and blues music, the spirit of friendly competition has always been part of the tradition. This two-part show features an original production at the Savannah Music Festival in 2009, showcasing the wide-ranging musical talents of Eddie Palmieri, Henry Butler, Aaron Goldberg and Bob Seeley. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:43:47 -0500 Original air date: Week of July 20, 2009 When the discussion of contemporary American acoustic music arises, several different genres come to mind. If the ingredients of the genre include well-crafted songs, vivid arrangements, instrumental virtuosity, splendid improvisation, complete vocal harmony, as well as a mandolin, a banjo, and a dobro, well, the window gets narrowed down. One group that embodies all of these traits is The Infamous Stringdusters. Tune in to this episode to listen the the Dusters' performance at the 2009 Savannah Music Festival. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:27:13 -0500 Original air date: Week of July 13, 2009 What do you grow up to be when your father is an opera conductor and your mother is a pianist? Well, in the case of the French artist Philippe Entremont, he became one of the world's leading pianists and a well-known conductor. On this episode of the Savannah Music Festival LIVE, we listen to two great masterworks played on piano by Mr. Entremont, including Beethoven's 23rd Sonata, as well as the Sonata for Two Pianos in F Minor by Brahms played by Entremont and his former student, pianist Sebastian Knauer. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:33:53 -0500 Original air date: Week of July 6, 2009 Part two of a show featuring the Bela Fleck Africa Project performance at the Trustees Theater during the 2009 Savannah Music Festival. Listen to Bela Fleck and fiddler Casey Driessen playing with renowned African musicians such as Toumani Diabate, Anania Ngoliga, John Kitime, Vusi Mahlasela, D'Gary and Mario. ]]> http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/radio Radio Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:32:42 -0500