Between Dreams and Reality

Marion Eugénie Bauer (1882–1955; pictured) was an American composer, teacher, writer and music critic. To highlight her role in American music during the first half of the 20th century, this programme takes a closer look at some of her compositions, with a brief detour into the work of a teacher who played an important role in her development: Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979).

Playlist

1. Marion Bauer: Concerto for piano and orchestra, Op. 36, American Youth
   a. Andante maestoso – Allegretto – Vivo
   b. Andante ma non troppo
   c. Allegretto
   – Ambache Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble, Diana Ambache
2. Marion Bauer: A Lament on an African Theme, Op. 20a
   – Ambache Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble
3. Marion Bauer: Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 33, Symphonic Suite
   a. Prelude: Andante
   b. Interlude: Comodo
   c. Finale, Fugue: Allegro ma non troppo
   – Ambache Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble
4. Nadia Boulanger: Pieces for Organ – Prelude in F minor (arr. K. LaMoure)
   – Windsync
5. Nadia Boulanger – Pieces for Cello and Piano (arr. K. LaMoure)
   a. Moderato
   b. Sans vitesse et à l’aise
   c. Vite et nerveusement rythmé
   – Windsync
6. Marion Bauer: Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and French Horn, Op. 48
   a. Allegro comodo
   b. Allegro giovale
   c. Andante pastorale
   d. Allegro giocoso
   – Windsync