Cactus Corners


Ed

Euphony & Cacophony: Contemporary Classics, Early Music & Opera; Modern Composition; American Roots Music from Old Time to Cajun/Zydeco & Western Swing; Noise & Industrial; field recordings from all over. Direct comments, questions and revelations to cactuscornerskdvs[at]gmail.com.

Genre
Eclectic



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Show Description for Saturday 10/31/2009

We'll feature Halloween music in the contemporary classical tradition.  We'll also also host an update on current campus issues. 

We expect to be pre-empted by UC Davis football the next three weeks.  Watch this space for other news. 

In recent years, Halloween has become a major holiday, with an economic impact of $4 to $6 billion.  It is now reckoned second only to Christmas in retail potential. 


Track Artist Song Album Label    
Henry Cowell The Banshee (1925) Henry Cowell: Piano Music (1993) Smithsonian Folkways Cowell's string piano technique was the direct inspiration for John Cage's prepared piano
Aeolian Harp and Sinister Resonance (ca 1923/ca 1930)
Giacinto Scelsi Anagamin (1965) Natura Renovatur ECM (2006) Frances-Marie Uitti, cello; Munich Chamber Orchestra; Christoph Poppen, Conducting
Alleluja (1970)
Coach Jamie Holmes UC Davis Volleyball Recorded Interview Go Ags!
Kristin & Ava UC President Mark Yudof Published Interview (September 27, 2009) NY Times Dramatic reading (Live)
Arvo Part Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten (1976) Music from Estonia Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, Conducting