Under JoAnn Falletta's direction, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has released 24 new CDs on the Naxos and Beau Fleuve labels, rekindling its history of radio broadcasts and recordings.
Performer Biography
JoAnn Falletta is a champion of American music, having presented nearly 500 works by American composers, including over 100 world premieres.
Performer Biography
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1935, is a GRAMMY® Award-winning ensemble and Buffalo's leading cultural ambassador.
Composition History
Marcel Tyberg's manuscript scores were entrusted to Dr. Milan Mihich before Tyberg's death, and later brought to light by Dr. Enrico Mihich and JoAnn Falletta.
Composer Biography
Marcel Tyberg, the composer, was born into a family of musicians and was active as a teacher, church organist, and conductor, though composition was his true calling.
Historical Context
Marcel Tyberg perished in the Holocaust after his mother was compelled to reveal Jewish ancestry, leading to his seizure by Nazis and death on a deportation train.
Performer Biography
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, has guest conducted over a hundred orchestras in North America and many prominent orchestras worldwide.
