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Sound Currents

Music for the birds with Paul Berlinsky

By Sascha Groschang,

Published June 23, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT

Composer Paul Berlinsky not only found inspiration in hummingbirds, but also included the sounds of their fluttering wings in his music. This week on Sound Currents, explore music inspired by our avian friends.

Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks

Guest
Paul Berlinsky, composer

Program
Book of Birds
by Paul Berlinsky
Gözde Çakır Ramsey - flute, Paul Berlinsky - electronics

Wild Bird
by R. Murray Schafer
Duo 47/4

The Swan Parapraxis
by Kelly-Marie Murphy
Yolanda Bruno - violin, Carmen Bruno - cello

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Sascha Groschang

Sascha Groschang is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

Laurel Parks

Laurel Parks is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is the Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.