"George Crumb" Archives

All About the Instruments

Sep 25, 2015 Behind the Scenes

Composer George Crumb (b. 1929) is well known for exploring unusual timbres in his compositions, as well as calling for instruments to be played in unique ways. He was initially… Read More

Program Notes: Beyond the Aria

Sep 17, 2015 Program Notes

George Crumb American composer George Crumb (b. 1929) once described the essential acoustic of his music as “a kind of echoing, reverberant acoustic of haunting sounds that cross the river,… Read More

Sounds of Summer Playlist

Jul 22, 2015 Playlists

Summer is here! The sun is out, the sky is blue, the weather is warm – now here is the perfect music to listen to as you revel in the… Read More