The Sinfonietta Connection
Its name sounds like an Italian musical form, but it’s not. And while it’s usually a work for string orchestra, it isn’t always.
One thing is sure: The first of its kind debuted in 1874, and the form is still going strong today.
In this hour, the sinfonietta, with works by Prokofiev, Janacek, Poulenc Villa-Lobos, and more.