Two works for solo stringed instruments comprise the bulk of Today's show: Ostad Elahi, great master and innovator of the Kurdish Tanbur, and American composer Michael Hersch's mercurial and intense sonata for cello.
Qatar suite Ostad Elahi - Cascade - Le chant du monde |
Sonata no. 1 for Unaccompanied Cello Michael Hersch/Daniel Gaisford - Sonatas for Unaccompanied Cello - Vanguard Classics |
The last set is focused on diverse vocal music of great intimacy as well as passionate intensity, while stringed instruments stay prominent. |
Say It To Me Now Glen Hansard - Once - Sony |
Mugham Qatar Alim Qasimov & Fergana Qasimova - Love's Deep Ocean - Network |
Malissadio Mandekalou - Mandekalou - Syllart |