You might be surprised to learn that Eastman School of Music Professor of Music Theory David Temperley's third book is "The Musical Language of Rock." In an article in City Paper, Mona Seghatoleslami describes Temperley's compositional style as "tuneful, well-constructed classical chamber music with elements of pop and rock interwoven throughout." You can hear all of that in his Cello Sonata No. 2, recorded on April, 2019 in Kilbourn Hall. And while you listen to this lovely, evocative piece with cellist Mimi Hwang and David Temperley at the piano, you can listen to his insightful interview with Mona from January, 2020.
WXXI Classical's annual celebration of local performing groups. While the novel coronavirus has resulted in the cancellation of concerts and seasons, we brought some of the area's best live musical moments to you. This focus on local music has continued through the show Performance Upstate and the continued inclusion of live, local performances as part WXXI's daily programming.
Mon 4/6, 9:00a Cellist Mimi Hwang and pianist David Temperley play Temperley's Cello Sonata No. 2
