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#121 In the Field: Poland Part 1

Posted on November 8, 2014January 27, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

We had the fantastic opportunity to travel to Wrocław, Poland to attend the storied World Music Days festival, where we met a wealth of Polish composers who are part of the living legacy of this vibrant cultural mecca. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Jacek Sotomski: beautiful to me. ah (excerpt) NFOM Chamber Orchestra … Continue reading #121 In the Field: Poland Part 1 →

#116 Estonia: Arvo Pärt Center

Posted on October 4, 2014January 27, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

Mystical Minimalist Arvo Pärt is one of the most significant composers in the 20th and 21st centuries, and in this program we’ll travel across the Baltic to Estonia to visit his musical homeland and talk with those curating his music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel (rehearsal excerpt + … Continue reading #116 Estonia: Arvo Pärt Center →

#113 In the Field: Finland Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2014January 28, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

Part II of our field trip to Finland features more interviews and performances of music by leading and emerging composers from this incredible musical hotbed. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Magnus Lindberg: Kraft (excerpt) Toimii Ensemble/Esa-Pekka Salonen Ondine 1017 2:05 Sebastian Fagerlund: Isola, II Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra/Dima Slobodeniouk BIS 1707 6:42 Juhani Nuorvala: … Continue reading #113 In the Field: Finland Part 2 →

#112 In the Field: Finland Part 1

Posted on August 30, 2014January 28, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

The latest installment of In the Field brings us to a country that has exported a dizzying list of big name composers and conductors in the last couple of decades: Finland. We’ll talk with established composers and rising stars about their music and the lasting influence of the Sibelius Academy. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by … Continue reading #112 In the Field: Finland Part 1 →

#105 NY Phil Biennial Part 2

Posted on July 12, 2014January 29, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

More music and interviews from the front lines of the New York Philharmonic’s inaugural Biennial, including the world premiere of Christopher Rouse’s Symphony No. 4. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters More information about the 2014 Biennial Michael Hersch: Of Sorrow Born: Seven Elegies, I & II Yulia Ziskel, v. Recorded live at SubCulture … Continue reading #105 NY Phil Biennial Part 2 →

#104 NY Phil Biennial Part 1

Posted on July 5, 2014January 29, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

Relevant Tones travels to New York to feature the Philharmonic’s exciting 2014 Biennial. From world premieres by the next generation of young composers to established juggernauts, the NYP Biennial is at the cutting edge of music today. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Samantha Darris: Chase (part of the Very Young Composers Program) New York Philharmonic Musicians … Continue reading #104 NY Phil Biennial Part 1 →

#92 Mexico City: Part 2

Posted on April 18, 2014January 30, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

Part 2 of our trip to Mexico City features music from exciting composers, the new paths they’re creating and the cultural influences shaping their work. Gabriela Ortíz: Denibee, Para Fauta Percusión Y Contrabajo- Siempre Ritmico (excerpt) Onix Ensemble Urtext 224 :53 Gabriela Ortíz: Concierto Candela, I (Marimba Candela) UNAM Philharmonic Orchestra/Zollman; Gallardo, perc. Mario Lavista: … Continue reading #92 Mexico City: Part 2 →

#91 Mexico City: Part 1

Posted on April 4, 2014January 30, 2019 by Seth Boustead in In the Field

One of the world’s largest cities and a mecca for diverse art and culture, Mexico City is also the home of a fascinating array of creative musicians and composers. Part 1 of a two-part series will feature interviews and music from the city’s musical leaders. Ana Lara: Y Los Oros, La Luz (excerpt) 1:51 Ana … Continue reading #91 Mexico City: Part 1 →