A Wintery Listening Session
The Brothers Balliett streams Thursdays at 3 pm and Sundays at 8 pm on Q2 Music
Thursday, December 20, 2012
This week the Brothers Balliett offer up some bright, sparkling pieces appropriate for a bright, cold December afternoon. Beginning with the bustling New York soundscape of Bertolozzi's Bridge Music, you'll also hear Luigi Dallapiccola's homage to Tartini, a stunning flute concerto by Kaija Saariaho, and a few winter classics performed by the incomparable horn quartet Genghis Barbie. Pour yourself some 'nog and settle in by the fireplace.
Be sure to also listen carefully for this week's trivia question!
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About The Brothers Balliett
Brad Balliett and Doug Balliett — identical twin composers and performers from Massachusetts — have been performing together and collaborating for nearly thirty years. As bassoonist and double bassist (respectively) they perform as a duo and with groups all around New York. The Balliett brothers are fiercely competitive and work tirelessly to one-up each other. This drive creates a self-fueling passion to write the best work, listen to the best music, and learn as much as possible.
The Brothers Balliett streams Thursdays at 3 pm and Sundays at 10 pm on Q2 Music.
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