Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Composer Mason Bates brings Steve Jobs' life story to the stage in Santa Fe Opera’s production of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. The opera combines expressive electronics with electric guitar, Bates’ signature rich orchestration and sleek lighting design for a truly modern experience. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Dark Interlude and Scene 13 Santa … Continue reading #235 The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Bernard Rands shares his thoughts on his catalogue of over a hundred published works and recordings. From his 1963 premiere at Darmstadt to 1986 Kennedy Center Friedheim Award winning orchestral suites Le Tambourin, to his 2011 Chicago Symphony Orchestra commission, Danza Petrificada and beyond. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Tre Espressioni by Bernard RandsUrsula … Continue reading #234 Bernard Rands
Over the years pop artists have been making the transition from guitar slaying Hair Rock to classical composers. Seth and Q2 Music’s Phil Kline feature musicians like Kip Winger, Billy Joel, Jonny Greenwood and Roger Waters. Why are they making the transition and does it work? Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah … Continue reading #233 Soundward: Time Travel