Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Throughout history, composers who have been known for championing a particular musical style have shocked their fans by radically and suddenly changing their aesthetic. Why does this happen, and who’s changing their style in the modern era? Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters George Rochberg: String Quartet No. 3 (excerpt) Concord String Quartet New … Continue reading #159 A Change of Opinion
We all know the Pastoral Symphony of Beethoven, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture inspired by Fingal’s Cave, and the music by Vaughan Williams inspired by the English countryside. But in the modern era, the urban environment is inspiring many composers to capture its sounds in music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters David Sampson: Chicago Moves, … Continue reading #158 Cityscapes