Live with Robert Kritz

Composer Robert Kritz spent many years working in the corporate world by day and busily composing music into the wee hours of the night. A decision several years ago to show some of his pieces to professional composers was the occasion of great excitement and led to a flurry of public performances and commissions. We’ll talk with Kritz about his unusual career path as a composer and feature live performances of several of his pieces by the musicians who support his work. Hosted by Seth Boustead Produced by Jesse McQuarters Robert Kritz: “When I Was a Green Girl” (from Songs of Later Love) “You Are Not Really Mine” (from Songs of Later Love) “The Tender Glance” (from Songs of Young Love) Amy Conn, soprano; Diana Schmück, piano Robert Kritz: Diaspora Dances Nigeria: “Ile Labo Simi Oko” – Moderato, with an easy, swinging feel Egypt: “Bint As Shalabiyeh” – Andante – with zest and passion Daedalus Duo: Bonnie Campbell, clarinet; Diana Schmück, piano Robert Kritz: Concerto for Saxophone and Strings, II. Blue (excerpt) Warsaw Radio Symphony/Tadeusz Wicherek conductor; David Pituch, saxophone Robert Kritz: Blue Reflections for Saxophone and Piano David Pituch, saxophone; Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio, piano Robert Kritz: Connections, II & III Orion Ensemble: Kathryn Pirtle, clarinet; Judy Stone, cello; Diana Schmück, piano