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Episode #040: The Orchestral Dulcimer

The Orchestral Dulcimer

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In this episode we feature the Oregon-based composer and conductor Mark Steighner who has written two concertos for the mountain dulcimer. We’re also featuring Stephen Seifert, who performed both of Mark’s concertos as the dulcimer soloist.

Guests: 
Mark Steighner
Stephen Seifert

Music:

• Concerto #1 for Mountain Dulcimer
• Concerto #2 for Mountain Dulcimer


Mark Steighner's YouTube Channel
Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
Stephen Seifert homepage
Stephen Seifert's YouTube Channel

You can hear more from Stephen Seifert in Episodes 36, 31, 30, 27


Photos

Conductor and composer Mark Steighner
Conductor and composer Mark Steighner

Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)
Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)

Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)
Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)

Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)
Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta (2018)

Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta
Stephen Seifert and Mark Steighner with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta

Patricia Delich and Steve Seifert after the concert.
Patricia Delich and Steve Seifert after the concert.

Videos


Concerto #1 for Mountain Dulcimer, Movement 2 from Mark Steighner


Concerto #1 for Mountain Dulcimer, Movement 3 Theme and Variations from Mark Steighner


Concerto #2 for Mountain Dulcimer from Mark Steighner