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Synopsis In February of 1919, members of the New York Chamber Music Society gave the premiere performance of this music—an instrumental suite by the American composer Deems Taylor, titled Through the Looking Glass. A few years later, Deems Taylor landed a job as music critic for the New York World, and following that, became known coast-to-coast as the radio commentator for New York Philharmonic broadcasts, and as the host of a popular quiz-show titled Information, Please. His voice was also heard as the commentator for the 1940 Disney film, Fantasia. On today's date in 1980, another American composer premiered a musical work inspired by Alice in Wonderland. This was David Del Tredici's In Memory of a Summer's Day, first presented by the St. Louis Symphony conducted by Leonard Slatkin. By 1980, Del Tredici had already composed several successful works inspired by the Lewis Carroll books, but In Memory of Summer's Day capped the lot, and won that year's Pulitzer Prize for Music. Del Tredici was a protégé of Aaron Copland, and recalled how Copland would react to Del Tredici's compositions. "He'd say something noncommittal at first, such as 'It's very nice.' Then maybe an hour or so later, at dinner, he would turn to me, apropos of nothing, and say, 'I think the bass line is too regular, and the percussion should not always underline the main beat and would you please pass the butter.'" Music Played in Today's Program Deems Taylor (1885-1966) Through The Looking Glass Suite Seattle Symphony; Gerard Schwarz , conductor. Delos 3099 David Del Tredici (b. 1937) In Memory of A Summer Day St. Louis Symphony; Leonard Slatkin, conductor. Nonesuch 79043

<h2>Synopsis</h2> <p>In February of 1919, members of the New York Chamber Music Society gave the premiere performance of this music—an instrumental suite by the American composer Deems Taylor, titled <em>Through the Looking Glass</em>. A few years later, Deems Taylor landed a job as music critic for the New York World, and following that, became known coast-to-coast as the radio commentator for New York Philharmonic broadcasts, and as the host of a popular quiz-show titled <em>Information, Please</em>. His voice was also heard as the commentator for the 1940 Disney film, <em>Fantasia</em>.</p> <p>On today's date in 1980, another American composer premiered a musical work inspired by <em>Alice in Wonderland</em>. This was David Del Tredici's <em>In Memory of a Summer's Day</em>, first presented by the St. Louis Symphony conducted by Leonard Slatkin. By 1980, Del Tredici had already composed several successful works inspired by the Lewis Carroll books, but <em>In Memory of Summer's Day</em> capped the lot, and won that year's Pulitzer Prize for Music.</p> <p>Del Tredici was a protégé of Aaron Copland, and recalled how Copland would react to Del Tredici's compositions. "He'd say something noncommittal at first, such as 'It's very nice.' Then maybe an hour or so later, at dinner, he would turn to me, apropos of nothing, and say, 'I think the bass line is too regular, and the percussion should not always underline the main beat and would you please pass the butter.'"</p> <h2>Music Played in Today's Program</h2> <p>Deems Taylor (1885-1966) Through The Looking Glass Suite Seattle Symphony; Gerard Schwarz , conductor. Delos 3099</p> <p>David Del Tredici (b. 1937) In Memory of A Summer Day St. Louis Symphony; Leonard Slatkin, conductor. Nonesuch 79043</p>

Deems Taylor and David Del Tredici in Wonderland

In this fifth episode, renowned composer David Del Tredici is joined by pianist Marc Peloquin in a conversation with filmmaker H. Paul Moon, discussing David's distinctive and bold Neo-Romantic body of work, ranging from his settings of Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland," to his piano works performed and recorded by Marc. David recounts his interactions with Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Leonard Slatkin, and many more legends in 20th century music.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/capricorn/donations

<h3>In this fifth episode, renowned composer David Del Tredici is joined by pianist Marc Peloquin in a conversation with filmmaker H. Paul Moon, discussing David's distinctive and bold Neo-Romantic body of work, ranging from his settings of Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland," to his piano works performed and recorded by Marc. David recounts his interactions with Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Leonard Slatkin, and many more legends in 20th century music.</h3>Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/capricorn/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/capricorn/donations</a>