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Interview: Andrew Litton

This interview with TheClassicalStation.org traces Andrew Litton’s path from a piano student in New York to an internationally prominent conductor. He talks about the early influence of Leonard Bernstein, his formative years around the Metropolitan Opera, and the practical education he received by watching great conductors at work. The conversation also follows his rise through Juilliard, La Scala, Bournemouth, Dallas, and later the New York City Ballet.

Andrew Litton
Conductor

David Ballantyne
Host @WCPE

Now Playing

Ballet Music from The Perfect Fool, Op. 39

Composed by

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Performed by

Kansas City Symphony/Stern

Label

Reference Recordings

Catalog Number

146

Today's Playlist

6:22pm Nocturne No. 7 in C

Composed by

John Field (1782–1837)

Performed by

Miceal O’Rourke

6:28pm At Twilight, Idyll for Orchestra, Op. 39

Composed by

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900)

Performed by

Prague Radio Symphony/Vajnar

6:45pm Music selected by the announcer

7:01pm Harp Quintet in C minor

Composed by

E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822)

Performed by

Nordman/Jarry/Ghestem/Collot/Tournus

7:21pm Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Composed by

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Performed by

Russian National Orchestra/Pletnev

8:01pm Symphony No. 2, Op. 17

Composed by

George Enescu (1881-1955)

Performed by

Orchestre National de France/Macelaru

8:58pm Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

Philippe Entremont

9:22pm Quintet in E flat for Piano & Winds, K. 452

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Kontarsky/Winds of the Berlin Philharmonic

9:46pm Dancing Scene, Op. 81

Composed by

Alexander Glazunov (1865–1936)

Performed by

Romanian State Orchestra/Andreescu

9:58pm Cello Concerto in G

Composed by

Nicola Porpora (1686-1768)

Performed by

Stile Galante/Aresi

10:17pm Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"

Composed by

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Performed by

London Philharmonic/Haitink

10:55pm Romance, Op. 40 No. 1

Composed by

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)

Performed by

Godhoff/Ingwersen

11:02pm Swan Lake, Op. 20, Danse de Cygnes

Composed by

Peter I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Performed by

Boston Symphony/Ozawa

11:20pm Concerto in D for Trumpet & Organ

Composed by

Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688-1759)

Performed by

Derasse/Bowen

11:28pm Piano Trio No. 25 in E minor, Hob. XV:25

Composed by

Josef Haydn (1732-1809)

Performed by

Hantai/Moccia/Verzier

11:49pm Music selected by the announcer