With the weekend nearly upon us, here are two musical diversions for your consideration.

The first is an absorbing conversation about Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4. Dr. Benjamin Korsvedt chats with MusicaNova Orchestra music director Warren Cohen. Cohen and the orchestra would go on to present the world premiere of the rediscovered 1878 version of Bruckner’s most popular symphony – 144 years after it was composed! To experience the performance, you have to order the CD or BluRay, but the tantalizing conversation is free. You’ll find all the information here:

https://www.abruckner.com/editorsnote/news/the-world-premiere-of-the-1878-bruckner-4th—reco/?fbclid=IwAR3sBJc2TjuKmeeS_EY0lEv6MITSR1ODMKIPcLNciIiXNvkwYl9mOCNyis4

MusicaNova Orchestra has a reputation for its truly remarkable programming. You will find music performed there that you won’t encounter anywhere else. Bookmark their homepage, and if you happen to find yourself in Arizona, definitely check them out.

https://musicanovaaz.org/

Then head back to the East Village to enjoy a hit of Handel in Campos Community Garden. Here’s H. Paul Moon’s concert film of Handel’s “Orlando.” The distillation is by Metropolitan Opera countertenor Jeffrey Mandelbaum, who also assumes the title role. Plenty of greenery and bird song with lovely music, and without the sun and bugs.

https://zenviolence.com/orlando

Zen Violence Films

Here’s to a beautiful, musical weekend!