Listen "Flora and Fauna"
Episode Synopsis
Not surprisingly, the natural world is a never-ending source of fascination and inspiration for composers.
From the datura plant in southern China to a rare bird in the wilds of Australia to strange animals that exist only in the composer’s imagination, we’ll feature music inspired by the boundless creativity of nature.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Sarah Zwinklis
Music
Mason Bates
Anthology of Fantastic Zoology
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Volante
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Adagietto
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Vivo meccanico
Don Freund
There is Often No Pressure to be a Giraffe If You Are Not One
Paintings Composed
Mamoru Fujieda
“The Olive Branch Speaks”: Pattern A
Takashi Yoshimatsu
And Birds are still?
Tobias Picker
Invisible Lilacs: Very Fast
Mason Bates
Anthology of Fantastic Zoology
From the datura plant in southern China to a rare bird in the wilds of Australia to strange animals that exist only in the composer’s imagination, we’ll feature music inspired by the boundless creativity of nature.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Sarah Zwinklis
Music
Mason Bates
Anthology of Fantastic Zoology
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Volante
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Adagietto
Alexander Raskatov
Night Butterflies: Vivo meccanico
Don Freund
There is Often No Pressure to be a Giraffe If You Are Not One
Paintings Composed
Mamoru Fujieda
“The Olive Branch Speaks”: Pattern A
Takashi Yoshimatsu
And Birds are still?
Tobias Picker
Invisible Lilacs: Very Fast
Mason Bates
Anthology of Fantastic Zoology
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