4/5. By the time Barber reached the age of 40, he was in constant demand, both as composer and conductor. He was invited to London to record his cello concerto with the soloist Zara Nelsova. Donald Macleod introduces the final movement from that vintage recording, plus two commissions, one celebrating the 25th anniversary of the League of Composers and the other a chamber piece for the principals of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Piano Sonata, Op 26 John Browning Cello Concerto
Zara Nelsova, New Symphony Strings conducted by the composer
The Monk and His Cat (Hermit Songs, Op 29 No 8) Leontyne Price (soprano), the composer (piano) Summer Music
Michael Thompson Wind Quintet Prayers of Kierkegaard, Op 30
Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andres Schenk
Repeated on Wednesday at 12 midnight