Classical radio-station , WFMR- FM ( 98.3 ) isn´t generally thought of “trail-blazing” ( Milwaukee Sentinel 1989 ) . But think again.
In September WFMR embarked on a 26-part series of hour long programmes devoted entirely to 20th -century music. Entitled ” LEGACY” , the series was written and narrated by Irish composer, Frank Corcoran. “Legacy is a comprehensive , arresting and delightfully accessible introduction ( Nancy Raabe ) to the music of our amazingly varied age…. ”
Roma 13. April 1996. Ada Gentile : ” Dear Frank, I am very glad that you have accepted my proposal to write a solo cello piece ( ” ICE-ETCHINGS” Nr. 2 ) for Madeleine Shapiro…. The concert will take place on 11 November in Rome… ”
THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND October 5. 1979.
FRANK CORCORAN SOLO CONCERT to include: Piano Trio, Medieval Irish Epigrammes ( RTE Singers ), WIND QUINTET ( Les Amis de la Musique ) , GESTURES OF SOUND AND SILENCE.