According to its program note, Jef van Hoof's second symphony is a "war symphony." Writing in 1941, the Flemish composer jotted in the margin, "The whole world is gone—wiped from the face of the earth," no doubt in reference to the turmoil surrounding Hitler's recent invasion of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Explore how this composer translates chaos into symphony on this week's program.
KUAF Sunday Symphony for Jan. 31, 2016: The Whole World Is Gone
