New York: Wowing Americans

Synopsis

It was in New York that global recognition came to Villa-Villa Lobos. Donald Macleod reflects on that city's devotion to the man and his music.

New York Skyline Melody
Alfred Heller (piano)
ETCETERA KTC 1123 Tr 11

Guitar concerto (excerpts)
Northern Chamber Orchestra
Nicholas Ward (director)
Norbert Kraft (guitar)
NAXOS 8.550729 Tr 5 (excerpt) and Tr 6

Genesis
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Roberto Duarte (conductor)
MARCO POLO 8.223357 Tr 1

Bendita Sabedoria
Corydon Singers
Matthew Best (conductor)
HYPERION CDA66638 Tr 7-12

Jet Whistle (Assobio a Jato)
Rebecca Rust (cello)
Emmanuel Pahud (flute)
MARCO POLO 8.223527 Trs 14-16.

Tracklist

Timings are shown from the start of the programme in hours and minutes.

1. --:--

   Heitor Villa-Lobos — New York Skyline Melody

   Performer: Alfred Heller (piano)

   ETCETERA KTC 1123, Tr 11
2. --:--

   Heitor Villa-Lobos — Guitar concerto (excerpts)

   Performer: Northern Chamber Orchestra
   Performer: Nicholas Ward (director)
   Performer: Norbert Kraft (guitar)

   NAXOS 8.550729, Tr 5 (excerpt) and Tr 6
3. --:--

   Heitor Villa-Lobos — Genesis

   Performer: Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
   Performer: Roberto Duarte (conductor)

   MARCO POLO 8.223357, Tr 1
4. --:--

   Heitor Villa-Lobos — Bendita Sabedoria

   Performer: Corydon Singers
   Performer: Matthew Best (conductor)

   HYPERION CDA66638, Tr 7-12
5. --:--

   Heitor Villa-Lobos — Jet Whistle (Assobio a Jato)

   Performer: Rebecca Rust (cello)
   Performer: Emmanuel Pahud (flute)

   MARCO POLO 8.223527, Trs 14-16.

Broadcasts

1. Fri 18 Sep 2009
   12:00
   BBC Radio 3
2. Fri 18 Sep 2009
   22:00
   BBC Radio 3