KPFA-FM Music Dept. ➔ Veronica Jochum Plays the Music of Charles Tomlinson Griffes
Analog Audio
Event Type
MusicOrigin
KPFAIdentifier
G.GRI.CHA.01Program Length
14 minDates
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Description
From a transcription tape obtained from the Dutch radio Station VPRO in 1973, pianist Veronica Jochum performs the music of the American gay composer, Charles Tomlinson Griffes. In what may be a rendition of Griffes “Three Preludes” as well as a selection of other short piano works, Jochum’s performance illustrates how an individual’s particular style and interpretation of a composition can highlight special aspects of a composer’s work. Griffes was born in 1884 and after an initial period of study in America, he went to Berlin for a number of years during which he was introduced to the music of the French Impressionists and Scriabin, which had a lasting influence on his compositions. He returned to America in 1907 and continued composing for the piano and chamber ensembles until his untimely death from influenza in 1920.Genres
20th century classicalMusical Selections
[a selection of unidentified piano works] / Charles Tomlinson GriffesPerformers
Veronica Jochum, pianoSubjects
20th century classicalPiano music
Related places
Berkeley (Calif.) (was recorded at)Berkeley (Calif.) (was broadcast at)
Related Entities
Griffes, Charles Tomlinson, 1884-1920Jochum, Veronica