This week we continue our trip around the Pacific Rim. We’ve borrowed the title from Stephen
Sondheim’s 1976 musical, and you’ll hear a selection from that when our tour reaches Asia. First, we start
where we left off last week, in Chile and Columbia, then we head up into Mexico where we’ll hear
Silvestre Revueltas and Carlos Chávez, before motoring to the Pacific Northwest and Canada, where
we’ll hear music written by Glenn Gould’s piano teacher. Then everybody back on the boat for a long sail
all the way down to the Philippines, to Java, to China, Korea, and Japan, and finally, because after a trip
like this we could use a break, we land in the Hawai’ian Islands.
Pacific Overtures, Part 2
Playlist
Episode 1
López, Jimmy: Perú Negro
Norwegian Radio Orchestra/ Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Jimmy López: Perú Negro – Synesthesie – Lost of the Air – America Salvaje
Harmonia Mundi
17:08
Montaña, Gentil: Suite Colombiana No. 2 – III. “Bambuco”
José Antonio Escobar
Guitar Music of Colombia
Naxos 8.573059
2:47
Silvestre, Revueltas: Sensemaya
New York Philharmonic Orchestra/ Leonard Bernstein
Copland: El Salon Mexico – Grofe: Grand Canyon Suite
Sony Classical SMK 47544
5:59
Chávez, Carlos: Symphony No. 2 ‘Sinfonia India’
Orquestra Filarmonica De La Cuidad De Mexico/ Enrique Batiz
Three Symphonies
ASV CD DCA 1058
11:48
Ponce, Manuel: Estrellita
Orchestra of St. Luke’s/ Michael Stern, Joshua Bell, violin
Voice of the Violin
Sony SK 97779 -2
3:17
Moncayo, Pablo Garcia José: Huapango
Orquestra Sinfonica de Xalapa
Moncayo: Huapango – Revueltas: Ocho X Radio & Sensamaya – Galindo: Sones de Mariachi –
Halffter: Don Lindo de Aleria – Chávez: Sinfonia India
Huapango
O.M. Records
8:01
Montaña, Gentil: Suite Colombiana No. 2 “El Porro” (excerpt)
José Antonio Escobar
Guitar Music of Colombia
Naxos 8.573059
1:20
Episode 2
Coulthard, Jean: The Bird of Dawning Singeth All Night Long
CBC Vancouver Orchestra/ Mario Bernardi, Campbell Trowsdale, violin
Ovation, Vol. 1 Disc 2
CBC Records PSCD 2026
5:28
Coulthard, Jean: Variations on BACH
John Ogdon, piano
Ovation, Vol. 1 Disc 2
CBC Records PSCD 2026
8:01
Chatman, Stephen: In Flanders Fields
Vancouver Chamber Choir/Jon Washburn
Due West Music of la musique de Stephen Chatman
CBC Records MVCD 1132
2:29
Nin, Chan Ka: The Charmer
Chamber Ensemble/ Gary Kulesha, Lawrence Cherney, Oboe d’amore
The Charmer
Centrediscs CMC CD 5395
12:56
Guerrero, Alberto: Chants oubliés de Danse: Danse
Joan Harrison, violoncello, Elaine Keillor, pianoforte
Coulthard – Weinzweig – Guerrero – Arher When Music Sounds
Naxos 9.70126
6:32
Coulthard, Jean: Introduction and 3 Folksongs
I. Lullaby on a Snowy Night
II. Mam’elle Quebecoise
III. Contented House
IV. Billowing Fields of Golden Wheat
Jean Coulthard, Jaques Hetu, Harry Freedman, Murray Adaskin, John Weinzweig
Ovation, Vol. 1 Disc 2
CBC Records PSCD 2026
11:17
Chatman, Stephen: Elizabethan Summer I. The Cuckoo
Vancouver Chamber Choir/ Jon Washburn
Due West Music of la musique de Stephen Chatman
CBC Records MVCD 1132
1:51
Episode 3
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Three Marches for Piano, Four Hands, Op. 45:
I.Allegro Ma Non Troppo
II. Vivace
III. Vivace
Mieczysław Horszowski Cecile Licad, pianos
Marlboro Music Festival – 50th Anniversary Album
Bridge 9108
13:55
Alcala, Nilo: Kaisa-Isa Niyan
The Philippine Madrigal Singers/ Mark Anthony Carpio
Onomatopoeia: The Choral Works of Nilo Alcala
Nilo Acala
2:46
Alcala, Nilo: Suk Suk Fegesuk
The Philippine Madrigal Singers/ Mark Anthony Carpio
Onomatopoeia: The Choral Works of Nilo Alcala
Nilo Acala
3:04
Alcala, Nilo: Bagong Umaga”
The Philippine Madrigal Singers/ Mark Anthony Carpio
Onomatopoeia: The Choral Works of Nilo Alcala
Nilo Acala
5:51
Ravel, Maurice: Sonatine, II. Mouvement de Menuet
Cecile Licad, piano
Ravel Piano Works: Le Tombeau de Couperin – Gaspard de la nuit – Sonatine
Naxos 5.550254
4:14
Ravel, Maurice: Le Tombeau de Couperin, IV. Rigaudon
Cecile Licad. Piano
Ravel Piano Works: Le Tombeau de Couperin – Gaspard de la nuit – Sonatine
Naxos 5.550254
3:30
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi, and Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala: Gegilak/ Gilak Suwud
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi; Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala
The Bali Sessions -Living Art, Sounding Spirit
Rykodisc
2:51
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi, and Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala: Nyanjangan
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi; Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala
The Bali Sessions -Living Art, Sounding Spirit
Rykodisc
2:28
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi, and Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala: Ketjak Dance (excerpt)
Sekaa Joged Bumbung Padma Santi; Sekaa Gamelan Selonding Sudamala
The Bali Sessions -Living Art, Sounding Spirit
Rykodisc
1:56
McPhee, Colin: Tabuh-Tabuhan, Toccata For Orchestra and 2 Pianos – II. Nocturne
American Composers Orchestra/ Dennis Russell Davies Peter Basquin, Christopher Oldfather, pianos
Tabuh- Tabuhan/ Inner Voices/ Suite For Symphonic Strings
Argo 444 560
6:13
Episode 4
Yi, Chen: Romance of Hsiao and Ch’In
Karlsruhe Ensemble/ Ulf Hoelscher Edna Michell, violins
Compassion
Angel 57179
3:59
Dun, Tan: Concerto For Orchestra: IV. The Forbidden City
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra/ Tan Dun
Tan Dun Concerto for Orchestra
Naxos 8.570608
6:52
Prokofiev, Sergei: Piano Concerto No.3 in C, Op.26 – I. Andante -Allegro
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra/ Simon Rattle, Lang Lang, piano
Berliner Philharmoniker/Sir Simon Rattle, Lang Lang, piano – Piano Concertos – Prokofiev 3 – Bartok 2
Sony 88883732252
9:47
Chopin, Frédéric: Mazurka No. 4 In E Flat Minor, Op. 6/4
Yundi Li, piano
Yundi Li Chopin: Ballades, Berceuse, Mazurkas
DG 4812443
5:00
Beethoven, Ludwig: Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 – Choral – II. Scherzo_ Molto vivace – Presto
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra/ Myung Whun Chung
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op 125 ‘Choral’
DG 481 0591
12:39
Yun, Isang: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra; II.
Bruckner Orchestra Linz/Dennis Russell Davies; Matt Haimovitz, violoncello
Yun: Sunrise Falling
Pentatone 5186 693
8:07
Chopin, Frédéric: Berceuse in D Flat, Op. 57 (excerpt)
Yundi Li, piano
Yundi Li Chopin: Ballades, Berceuse, Mazurkas
DG 4812443
1:59
Episode 5
Sondheim, Stephen: Someone in a Tree
James Dybas, Mako, Gedde Watanabe & Mark Hsu Syers
Pacific Overtures (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
RCA Red Seal RCD1 4407
3:55
Beintus, Jean- Pascal: I. Akai kutsu (Red Shoes)
II. Chin Chin Chidori
III. Aoime no ningyo (Blue-eyed Doll)
Montreal Symphony Orchestra/ Kent Nagano, Diana Damrau,Soprano
Japanese Children Songs
Analekta 29131
7:09
Takemitsu, Toru: Requiem Pour Orchestre À Cordes
Saito Kinen Orchestra/ Seiji Ozawa
Seiji Ozawa Anniversary
Decca 478 2358
7:44
Takemitsu, Toru: Ran: Movement I
Sapporo Symphony Orchestra/ Tadaaki Otaka
Takemitsu – Hosokawa – Otaka
Chandos 9876
1:50
Takemitsu, Toru: Tray of Waves:
II. Missa’s Theme
III. Misa and Kosaku
Sapporo Symphony Orchestra & Tadaaki Otaka
Takemitsu – Hosokawa – Otaka
Chandos 9876
5:21
Traditional: Mele o Lanakilakekiahiali’i
George Naope, Na Mele o ka Wa Kahiko
Chants of Hawaii
MDL Records MDL 6430
1:04
Lyons, Lorenzo: Hawai: Aloha
Ray Kane
A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music
Rose Ensemble 8
2:41
Yasui, Byron: Dances We Dance
Todd Yukumoto, saxophone; Hyekyung Lee, piano
Blue – New Music from Hawaii
Equilibrium 64
7:27
Tchaikovsky, Peter: Symphony No. 4, Scherzo
Byron Yasui, ukulele
Byron Yasui
River Bank Lane Music 001
2:18
Trubit, Allen: Cello Duet from in Manoa Valley
Allen Trubitt, violoncello
Collected Works, 1
From the private collection of the artist. 2007
1:59
Kamakawiwo’ole, Israel: “White Sandy Beach Hawaii”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Facing Future
BigBoy Records BBCD 5901
2:37
Traditional, arranged by Johnny Noble: Oli Komo (Chant)
Randy Lorenzo; guitar, bass, vocals, Milt Holland; drums, vib, Leland Isaacs; vocals
Gabby Pahinui The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Vol. 1
Omagatoki OMCX 1173
:45
Traditional, arranged by Johnny Noble: Wahine U’i
Randy Lorenzo; guitar, bass, vocals, Milt Holland; drums, vib, Leland Isaacs; vocals
Gabby Pahinui The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Vol. 1
Omagatoki OMCX 1173
3:18
Kamakahi, Dennis: Wahine ‘Ilikea (excerpt)
Dennis Kamakahi, Slack Key
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar: Masters Collection Volume 2
Dancing Cat Records 08022 38046-2
2:22
