Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Seth talks with the founders of the Chicago Composers Orchestra about their work and mission and upcoming U.S. premiere of Chen Yi’s viola concerto. All pieces conducted by Matthew Kaspar. Brian Baxter: Roots Run DeepRandall West: Elements for OrchestraChen Yi: Xian Shi (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra), Michael Hall, viola
Gabriela Lena Frank visits the WFMT studios to discuss her travels, music, and professional life. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Toyos and Tarqueada from Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout, Chiara String QuartetJungle Jaunt from Latin American Dances, Utah Symphony Orchestra/Keith LockhartHarawi Para Colquipocro fr. Ritmos Anchinos, Silk Road EnsembleQuijotadas for string quartet, II- Seguidilla … Continue reading #14 Gabriela Lena Frank
This week we dive into our mailbag to listen to some recent new music releases sent to Relevant Tones. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Sunbin Kim: Whirlwind, Palisades VirtuosiJames MacMillan: Seraph, I BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraJason Wright Wingate: Symphony No. 2Movement of the Vaulted ChambersThe Twittering MachineHermitage Orchestra de l’invisible/Wingateabout Jason Wright WingateMichael Nyman: Songs … Continue reading #13 Speedy Delivery
The electric guitar and classical music may seem like strange bedfellows, but almost as soon as the instrument was invented, composers devised ways to take advantage of its sonic possibilities. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Bob Dylan: Maggie’s FarmCharlie Christian: Solo Flight (excerpt)Leonard Bernstein: Simple Song from MassDonald Erb: Trio for Violin, Electric Guitar and Cello (excerpt)Morton … Continue reading #12 Electric Guitar