Modern with blue notes
In this episode, we discover how composers George Gershwin, Maurice Ravel and Nikolaj Kapustin were inspired by jazz. From American rhythms to French sophistication and Russian passion, we explore the boundaries between the classical form and the freedom of the blue notes. With the Cuban Overture from Gershwin, Ravels sparkling Piano concerto in G major, and the virtuoso Piano concerto no. 5 from Kapustin.
Playlist
- George Gershwin: Ouverture for orchestra, Cuban Overture
Orchestre National de l’Opera de Monte Carlo, conducted by Edo de Waart
- Maurice Ravel: Concerto for piano and orchestra in G major (M. 83)
Seon-Jin Cho (piano)
Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons
1 Allegramente
2 Adagio assai
3 Presto
- Nikolaj Kapustin: Concerto for piano and orchestra, no. 5 (op. 72)
Frank Dupree (piano)
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin conducted by Dominik Beykirch
1 Allegro moderato
2 Andante
3 Vivace
4 Finale
