On this week’s Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: The reinterpretation of Korean folk music is one of composer Jean Ahn’s lifelong pursuits, and she does this through maintaining the essence of a folk song–like the original tune–and allowing it to juxtapose and contrast with her non-Korean musical background. The result is a fascinating reimagining of three folk songs collected under Ahn’s solo piano work, “Folksong Revisited.”
Then: listen for music by Grace Ann Lee performed by violinist Teagan Faran, as well as saxophone quartet music by Niki Harlafti. And a pair of pieces featuring solo cello, including the Legend of Sigh by Gity Razaz for Cello and Electronics, and a work by Britta Bystrom titled “Figures at the Seaside.”
Also featuring music by Paola Prestini, Brittany J. Green, Gabriela Ortiz, Lora Kvint, and others; and performances by cellist Caitlin Sullivan, flutist Lindsey Goodman with pianist Clare Longendyke, fivebyfive, pianist Eun-Hee Park, violinist Phillipe Quint with pianist Andrew Litton, cellist Inbal Segev, ~Nois, and more.
