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Classical Californians: Anna Handler
This week on Classical Californian, German-Colombian conductor and pianist Anna Handler, the newly appointed Conductor-in-Residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, shares music that reflects her roots. Her selections pair the German folk-inspired beauty of Franz Schubert’s “Der Lindenbaum – Am Brunnen vor dem Tore” with the Colombian spirit and optimism of Nelson Ibarra’s “Esperanza,” highlighting the musical traditions and cultural influences that have shaped her life and artistic voice.
Franz Schubert: Der Lindenbaum – Am Brunnen vor dem Tore, soloist [not listed], Rundfunk‑Kammerchor Wernigerode, conductor Helko Siede
Nelson Ibarra: Esperanza, performed by Dueto Ibarra y Medina, ensemble Dueto Ibarra y Medina
Georges Bizet: Flower Song from Carmen, Richard Tauber, tenor, Hilversum Radio Orchestra conducted by Nico Treep.
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, Hob. I:49 “La Passione”: IV. Finale. Presto, Giovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95 “Quartetto serioso”: III. Allegro assai vivace, ma serioso, Quatuor Ébène
John Williams: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra: III. Allegro deciso, Thomas Hooten, Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, conductor John Williams
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio—Più Andante—Allegro non troppo ma con brio—Più Allegro, Boston Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andris Nelsons
John Powell: A Romantic Flight, Co‑Operate Orchestra, conductor Adam Domurat
