This two-part series presents a behind the scenes look at the composition "...in the Mines of Desire", and the performance itself, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Butte Symphony Orchestra.
Composer Erik Santos, commissioned to compose a special 50th Anniversary piece of music for the Butte Symphony, describes the process of creating "...in the Mines of Desire" along with conductor Matthew Savery, who reveals the unique elements of this musical portrait of Butte, MT. (First Aired Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
