Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) holds arguably the world’s most important contemporary music festival in a different city each year. Much like the Olympics, cities bid to be the host and this year it’s in Vancouver. In this first program of two, we hear from Jordan Nobles, Charlotte Bray, Jocelyn Morlock, and … Continue reading #243 World Music Days: Vancouver Part 1
We go In the Field to the rustic town of Palermo in Sicily, Italy for the International Rostrum of Composers presented in conjunction with the European Broadcasting Union where we heard a stunning array of new music by three generations of creative artists from around the world. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music … Continue reading #236 In the Field: Palermo
Ramon Llull was a leading philosopher, logician and writer in medieval Catalonia and the foundation that today bears his name works to export Catalonian culture and music throughout the world. Their most recent project in the U.S. is an exciting weekend of concerts and workshops in New York and a window into current trends in … Continue reading #225 Catalonia/Balearic in NYC
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Gaudeamus Muziekwiek is a powerhouse contemporary music festival showcasing young talent from around the world. The second of our two-part series will feature interviews and audio from the established mentor composers at this year’s festival. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Yair Klartag There’s no lack … Continue reading #207 Gaudeamus Muziekweek Part 2
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the festival, Gaudeamus Muziekweek, in the Netherlands is a powerhouse contemporary music festival showcasing young talent from around the world. Every year the Gaudeamus Award is granted to a new music pioneer, this year nominees include Giulio Colangelo, David Bird, James O’Callaghan, Anthony Vine, and Shih-Wei Lo, all under … Continue reading #206 Gaudeamus Muziekweek Part 1
The second part in our two-part feature of the Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music includes interviews with composers, performers and organizers of the event and more audio performances recorded live in the concert halls of Warsaw. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Wojciech Blazejczyk Trash Music Krzysztof Woleck un Claro del … Continue reading #202 Warsaw Autumn Part 2
Since its beginning in 1956 the Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music, for many years the only festival of its kind in Eastern Europe, has presented new music by leading Polish composers and composers from around the world. Today it is one of the most prestigious contemporary music festivals in the world and we … Continue reading #201 Warsaw Autumn Part 1
Though relatively new, the Classical Next conference attracts composers, performers and presenters from nearly fifty countries every year to share performances and new ideas for strengthening classical music. Seth travels to Rotterdam to take in the sounds and share them with you. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Violin Sonata No. 2, mvt. … Continue reading #191 Classical Next
The Relevant Tones team travels to Shanghai for New Music Week, a relatively new but impressive festival held by the prestigious conservatory of music. The final edition in this four part series features music of faculty composers at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Zhu Shirui: Three Poetic Fantasias … Continue reading #182 Shanghai New Music Week Part 4
The Relevant Tones team travels to Shanghai for New Music Week, a relatively new but impressive festival held by the prestigious conservatory of music. This third in a four-part series features premiere performances of music by the guest composers. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Karlheinz Stockhausen: Stimmung (excerpts) Ensemble Vocal Sequence :47, 3:48 … Continue reading #181 Shanghai New Music Week Part 3