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The State of the Union: American Culture in the Trump Era
Timothy Garton Ash, Justin Webb and Philip Clark
Three minds, one question: Where is American culture now?
A conversation on culture, power and identity in America today.
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Dark Land, Bright Land
Meta4 String Quartet
Osvaldo Golijov Tenebrae for String Quartet
George Crumb Black Angels (Thirteen Images from the Dark Land) for Electric String Quartet
Amy Beach String Quartet in One Movement, Op. 89
Antonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 "American"
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Darius Brubeck
Join renowned music journalist Philip Clark as he hosts an intimate conversation with Darius who offers a personal look into his artistic journey, reflecting on the key musical influences that shaped his career, including the profound impact of his father. The discussion will be paired with a live jazz set featuring Darius's distinct, captivating style.
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Dame Imogen Cooper, Roderick Williams & OCMF Artists
Steve Reich Electric Counterpoint
W. A. Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27 in B♭ Major, K595
Samuel Barber Dover Beach
Osvaldo Golijov Earth and Shadow (UK Premiere)
Copland The Boatmen’s Song, Simple Gifts
Ives He is there, Tom sails away
Bernstein Somewhere
Trad. Spirituals (arr. Williams) Amazing Grace, Joshua, Nobody Knows, Deep River
Kern Ol’ Man River
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Janne Thomsen, Jordi Carrasco Hjelm, Natacha Kudritskaya & OCMF Artists
Bach (arr. Hoyos) Alemania Latina for Flute and Cello
Claude Debussy Cake Walk
Scott Joplin Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer
George Antheil Little Shimmy Piano Solo
Mark Summer Julie-O Solo Cello
John Cage 4.33 Solo Bass
Samuel Taylor Coleridge Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 3
John Corigliano Voyage for Flute, Cello and Piano
Osvaldo Golijov Fish Tale
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Dirk Mommertz, Priya Mitchell, Sean Shibe & OCMF Artists
Sergei Rachmaninov The Star-Spangled Banner
Philip Glass String Quartet No. 3 from 'Mishima' VI Closing
Osvaldo Golijov Lullaby and Doina
George Gershwin Porgy and Bess Suite
John Adams Shaker Loops for String Septet
Antonín Dvořák Sonatina, Op. 100
Heitor Villa-Lobos Preludes Nos. 3 and 4 for Guitar
Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango for Violin and Guitar
Franz Waxman / Georges Bizet Carmen Fantasy, arr. for 4 Violins and Double Bass
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Adrian Brendel, Antti Tikkanen, Minna Pensola & OCMF Artists
Antonín Dvořák Indian Lament
John Cage Living Room Music
Alberto Ginastera Tres Danzas Argentinas Op. 2 No. 2
William Grant Still Suite for Violin and Piano
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Marcelo Nisinman, Minna Pensola, Priya Mitchell & OCMF Artists
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quintet in C major, Op. 29 'Storm'
Arthur Foote Night Piece for Flute and String Quartet
Astor Piazzolla Tango Sensations for Bandoneón and String Quartet
Alberto Ginastera Impresiones de la Puna for Flute, Cello and Piano
Both Sides Of The Americas
Adrian Brendel, Emma Bonnici, Natacha Kudritskaya & OCMF Artists
Leonard Bernstein West Side Story Suite for Violin and Piano
Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now
Aaron Copland Vitebsk: Piano Trio on a Hebrew Theme
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Adrian Brendel, Alena Baeva, Natacha Kudritskaya & OCMF Artists
Astor Piazzolla Grand Tango for Cello and Piano
Osvaldo Golijov 'Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind' for Clarinet Quintet
Amy Beach Romance for Violin and Piano
Antonín Dvořák String Quintet, Op. 97 'The American'
Blue Hour: Night Music From the Americas
Alena Baeva, Marcelo Nisinman, Natacha Kudritskaya & OCMF Artists
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
Florence Price The Deserted Garden
John Cage In a Landscape
George Gershwin Lullaby
Heitor Villa-Lobos New York Skyline
Maurice Ravel Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major
Igor Stravinsky Tango for Violin and Piano
Astor Piazzolla Ángel and Diablo Tangos and more
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