Hearing the Pulitzers: A piece-by-piece, episode-by-episode exploration of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize in Music with hosts Andrew Granade and David Thurmaier.
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Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
In this episode, Dave and Andrew address one of the most controversial awards in Pulitzer history. What happened in 1992 and was Wayne Peterson's music worthy of the ruckus that grew around it?
If you'd like more information about Wayne Peterson, we recommend:
- Joshua Kosman's Obituary of the composer in the New York Times.
- Peterson's professional management service (with discography, video, etc.)
- The Boston Modern Orchestra Project's recording of The Face of the Night, The Heart of the Dark.
1 years ago
Wayne Peterson: What a find. A wildly prodigious and stunning piece. Grateful to discover the recording which I had overlooked—even as a fan of The Boston Modern Orchestra Project). In addition to the influences you mention, I would add an important one. Its swirling, kaleidoscopic atmosphere brings to mind the faster sections of Elliott Carter’s Concerto for Orchestra. The Carter is fantastically cataclysmic while the Peterson is lighter, almost giddy. Will buy the score.