Tom Huizenga http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7572727&ft=1&f=7572727 Tom Huizenga is a music producer for NPR Digital Media. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Tom Huizenga http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7572727&ft=1&f=7572727 Imani Winds: Tiny Desk Concert Imani Winds' members play David to Igor Stravinsky's imposing Goliath, as they shrink the massive <em>Rite of Spring</em> down to size in a rendition for just five wind instruments. The result is an epic in miniature — and a performance perfect for a Tiny Desk. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186033005/imani-winds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186033005/imani-winds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=7572727 Imani Winds' members play David to Igor Stravinsky's imposing Goliath, as they shrink the massive Rite of Spring down to size in a rendition for just five wind instruments. The result is an epic in miniature — and a performance perfect for a Tiny Desk.

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]]> Henri Dutilleux, Leading French Composer, Dies At 97 The composer, who never fit into any particular school of composition, will be remembered for a relatively small quantity of perfectly realized, richly textured works created for some of the 20th century's leading virtuosos. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/22/186052590/henri-dutilleux-leading-french-composer-dies-at-97?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/22/186052590/henri-dutilleux-leading-french-composer-dies-at-97?ft=1&f=7572727 The composer, who never fit into any particular school of composition, will be remembered for a relatively small quantity of perfectly realized, richly textured works created for some of the 20th century's leading virtuosos.

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]]> Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments For the 200 anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, William Berger, author of <em>Wagner Without Fear</em>, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/20/185532142/the-visitor-s-guide-to-wagner-5-unforgettable-moments?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/20/185532142/the-visitor-s-guide-to-wagner-5-unforgettable-moments?ft=1&f=7572727 For the 200 anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today.

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]]> Moms In Opera: Women On The Edge Just try rummaging through the standard repertoire to find a tender scene between a mother and child and you'll come up stymied. Why are so many operatic moms depicted as murderous women on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Thu, 09 May 2013 13:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/08/182370008/moms-in-opera-women-on-the-edge?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/05/08/182370008/moms-in-opera-women-on-the-edge?ft=1&f=7572727 Just try rummaging through the standard repertoire to find a tender scene between a mother and child and you'll come up stymied. Why are so many operatic moms depicted as murderous women on the verge of a nervous breakdown?

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]]> Music We Love Now: Three Must-Hear Piano Albums The young Ingolf Wunder shines in Mozart, Jorge Federico Osorio reintroduces a Mexican classic and Elisveta Blumina reveals the gentle side of Valentine Silvestrov in three compelling new piano recordings. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/22/178465549/music-we-love-now-three-must-hear-piano-albums?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/22/178465549/music-we-love-now-three-must-hear-piano-albums?ft=1&f=7572727 The young Ingolf Wunder shines in Mozart, Jorge Federico Osorio reintroduces a Mexican classic and Elisveta Blumina reveals the gentle side of Valentine Silvestrov in three compelling new piano recordings.

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]]> First Listen: David Lang, 'Death Speaks' With help from Franz Schubert and four stellar musicians, David Lang ponders the afterlife. Hear the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's new album in its entirety. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/21/177644936/first-listen-david-lang-death-speaks?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/21/177644936/first-listen-david-lang-death-speaks?ft=1&f=7572727 With help from Franz Schubert and four stellar musicians, David Lang ponders the afterlife. Hear the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's new album in its entirety.

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]]> The Conductor Who Gained Power By Giving It Up What impressed most about Colin Davis wasn't his extraordinarily broad view of music and art, his eloquent turns of phrase, or even his naughty sense of humor, but it was instead something less tangible — his sense of self. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/17/177590610/the-conductor-who-gained-power-by-giving-it-up?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/17/177590610/the-conductor-who-gained-power-by-giving-it-up?ft=1&f=7572727 What impressed most about Colin Davis wasn't his extraordinarily broad view of music and art, his eloquent turns of phrase, or even his naughty sense of humor, but it was instead something less tangible — his sense of self.

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]]> Maria Callas On The Move: A Diva Does D.C. After a week on the town, with visits to the White House, the Opera House and Ben's Chili Bowl, NPR Music's Diva-in-Residence (and cardboard cut-out) makes her way to our brand-new headquarters. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/11/176928784/maria-callas-on-the-move-a-diva-does-d-c?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/11/176928784/maria-callas-on-the-move-a-diva-does-d-c?ft=1&f=7572727 After a week on the town, with visits to the White House, the Opera House and Ben's Chili Bowl, NPR Music's Diva-in-Residence (and cardboard cut-out) makes her way to our brand-new headquarters.

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]]> Can Yo-Yo Ma Fix The Arts? In a recent lecture on the arts, the eclectic cellist made a plea for the power of diversity. When artists from divergent disciplines commingle, Ma says, it creates a "time and space for transformation." Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/09/176681242/can-yo-yo-ma-fix-the-arts?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/09/176681242/can-yo-yo-ma-fix-the-arts?ft=1&f=7572727 In a recent lecture on the arts, the eclectic cellist made a plea for the power of diversity. When artists from divergent disciplines commingle, Ma says, it creates a "time and space for transformation."

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]]> Vespers, Habaneras And Early Morning Walks: New Classical Albums From the radiant voices of a Latvian choir to a fresh young string quartet and a seasoned symphony, NPR's Tom Huizenga and host Jacki Lyden spin an eclectic mix of new classical releases.<strong></strong> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/07/176353983/vespers-habaneras-and-early-morning-walks-new-classical-albums?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/04/07/176353983/vespers-habaneras-and-early-morning-walks-new-classical-albums?ft=1&f=7572727 From the radiant voices of a Latvian choir to a fresh young string quartet and a seasoned symphony, NPR's Tom Huizenga and host Jacki Lyden spin an eclectic mix of new classical releases.

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]]> Carnegie Hall Live: Jonathan Biss And The Elias String Quartet In an art form filled with tortured souls, Robert Schumann stands out — even more than 150 years after his death. Hear one of America's finest young pianists and an emerging English string quartet play music by the visionary composer, as well as music by Mozart and artists Schumann influenced. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/175456999/live-at-carnegie-hall-jonathan-biss-and-the-elias-string-quartet?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/event/music/175456999/live-at-carnegie-hall-jonathan-biss-and-the-elias-string-quartet?ft=1&f=7572727 In an art form filled with tortured souls, Robert Schumann stands out — even more than 150 years after his death. Hear one of America's finest young pianists and an emerging English string quartet play music by the visionary composer, as well as music by Mozart and artists Schumann influenced.

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]]> Marches Madness: Rubbing Aladdin's Lamp Carl Nielsen could have used a little more luck after he composed stunningly original music for a theatrical version of the Aladdin story. The director cut and jumbled the score. But in the end, the Danish composer rescued his music by turning it into a popular suite. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/28/175605923/marches-madness-rubbing-aladdins-lamp?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/28/175605923/marches-madness-rubbing-aladdins-lamp?ft=1&f=7572727 Carl Nielsen could have used a little more luck after he composed stunningly original music for a theatrical version of the Aladdin story. The director cut and jumbled the score. But in the end, the Danish composer rescued his music by turning it into a popular suite.

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]]> The Good Friday 5: Musical Passion Stories You Must Hear Before Easter, hear five powerful and diverse musical portrayals of Jesus' last days and crucifixion, from Bach's monumental <em>St. Matthew</em> to Golijov's brilliant Latin American mashup to a dark and terrifying Russian vision from Sofia Gubaidulina. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/27/175496458/the-good-friday-5-musical-passion-stories-you-must-hear?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/27/175496458/the-good-friday-5-musical-passion-stories-you-must-hear?ft=1&f=7572727 Before Easter, hear five powerful and diverse musical portrayals of Jesus' last days and crucifixion, from Bach's monumental St. Matthew to Golijov's brilliant Latin American mashup to a dark and terrifying Russian vision from Sofia Gubaidulina.

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]]> Marches Madness: From Trash Can To Flagpole With its bright beat and direct quote from <em>The Star Spangled Banner</em>, Edwin Bagley's <em>National Emblem</em> march is an American favorite — that almost made the trash bin. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/22/175056925/marches-madness-from-trash-can-to-flagpole?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/22/175056925/marches-madness-from-trash-can-to-flagpole?ft=1&f=7572727 With its bright beat and direct quote from The Star Spangled Banner, Edwin Bagley's National Emblem march is an American favorite — that almost made the trash bin.

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]]> Remembering Risë Stevens, A Star Of Opera And Pop Culture The mezzo-soprano with the smoky, sultry voice defined Carmen for generations — and earned Hollywood fame at the prime of her career. Stevens died Wednesday at 99. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/21/174974045/remembering-ris-stevens-a-star-of-opera-and-pop-culture?ft=1&f=7572727 http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/03/21/174974045/remembering-ris-stevens-a-star-of-opera-and-pop-culture?ft=1&f=7572727 The mezzo-soprano with the smoky, sultry voice defined Carmen for generations — and earned Hollywood fame at the prime of her career. Stevens died Wednesday at 99.

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