Johnstown Sonata in C Major

Johnstown Sonata in C Major

Joshua Gray's Podcast

07/08/2013 4:02AM

Episode Synopsis "Johnstown Sonata in C Major"

The (first) Johnstown Flood occurred in Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1889. It was the worse tragedy in American history before September 11, 2001, in terms of lives lost. This poem is a found poem of sorts, mixing actual accounts by survivors and witnesses with the creative process. It is a poem in long form, 8 pages of writing. The poem was originally published by Zouch Magazine, and can be found using the link below. http://zouchmagazine.com/johnstown-sonata-in-c-major-by-joshua-gray/#.UgHD7ZI9GSo The musical score credits for this podcast are are follows: Allegretto Weber's Piano Sonata #4 Movement III Andante (Quasi Allegretto) Andante Schubert's Piano Sonata in Bb Major Movement II (Andante sostenuto) Allegro vivace Tansman's Sonatine for Bassoon and Piano Movement I (Allegro con moto) Presto grave Beethoven's Cello Sonata #3 Movement III (Adagio cantabile – Allegro vivace)

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