In this episode of American Highways, pianist Guy Livingston brings us music by Alan Hovaness and Eric Chasalow – two contrasting composers – who bring intensity and attention to detail to their work. Chasalow’s pieces are romantic in a French avant-garde style; while Hovhaness’ are anchored in the landscape, with a lush romantic lyricism.

AMERICAN HIGHWAYS #103 FEATHER BREATH MIRROR

Theme Music:

Jan Jeroen (J.J.) Spijkervet & Immersive Sound

“American Highways” Jingle

Sounds About Right

composed for Concertzender

Alan Hovhaness

Concerto For Two Pianos & Orchestra (1954)

1. Andante

2. Largo

3. Moderator

Martin Berkofsky; Konstantin Krimets: Globalis Symphony Orchestra

Black Box BBM 1103

Eric Chasalow

Trois Espaces Du Son:

I. Dramatic, Deliberate

II. Driven, With Energy

III. Meditative and Resonant

Ancuza Aprodu, Thierry Miroglio

Suspicious Motives Records 2014

Alan Hovhaness

Concerto No. 8 for Orchestra (1957)

I. Andante

II. Moderato

III. Andante

IV. Allegro Molto

V. Andante

David Amos: Philharmonia Orchestra

Crystal Records CD810

Closing tune:

Tom Sawyer

Super America

The Bad Plus

E1 Records: EOM-CD-2112