“Sonorous elegance” is how contemporary composer Bill Banfield describes Duke Ellington’s big band and orchestral music. It's an approach he admires and weaves into his Symphony #6, “Four Songs for Five American Voices." Hear it this morning on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.
Sonorous elegance
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