Compact Discoveries 41: Swan Songs

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 58:00
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2003
Added to PRX July 30, 2007
 

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Summary:

Music by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Saint-Saens inspired by swans.

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Additional Credits and Funding:

This program's re-editing and re-release in 2007 was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Public Broadcasting Exchange Reversioning Project.

Tones:

Authoritative, Light

Language:

English

Description:


Compact Discoveries Program 41: "Swan Songs"

This hour, devoted entirely to music inspired by swans, includes a suite from the ballet "Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky, "The Swan of Tuonela" by Sibelius, and several versions of "The Swan" from "The Carnival of the Animals" by Saint-Saens.

Complete script available here or at www.compactdiscoveries.com.