Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
With roots in jazz, classical and sacred music, rhythmic influences derived from travels in six continents, and a combustible spontaneity, cellist Eugene Friesen (Paul Winter Consort), pianist and master harmonica player Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Kenny Loggins, Paquito d’Rivera), and percussionist Glen Velez (Paul Winter Consort, Steve Reich) epitomize the quintessential group … Continue reading #83 Trio Globo (Live)
This week we’ll talk with pianist, toy pianist and composer Phyllis Chen, who is celebrating the release of her third album, Little Things. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Stephen Montague: Mirabella a Tarentella for Toy Piano John Cage: Suite for Toy Piano, II Phyllis Chen: Cobwebbed Carousel Angelica Nagron: The Little Things Fabian Svensson: Toy … Continue reading #74 Phyllis Chen
Brooklyn based quartet Sō Percussion (Eric Beach, Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, and Jason Treuting) collaborate with composer Dan Trueman on their newest album, neither Anvil nor Pulley. They experiment with different ways of creating sound, using a turntable, a laptop and various gadgets like a video game controller. The result is a piece in five acts, composed with, … Continue reading #66 Dan Trueman and So Percussion
Since its first performance in 1977, the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) has been the only orchestra in the world dedicated solely to commissioning and performing music written by American composers. We spoke with new Artistic Director, Derek Bermel about his vision for the group, and took a look back at a few interesting and groundbreaking … Continue reading #61 American Composers Orchestra
This weekend we’re featuring the Eviyan Trio. The performers in the group are Iva Bittova, Gyan Riley and Evan Ziporyn. These three composers/musicians combine their influences from around the world to create a soundtrack for the 21st century global village. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Eviyan Trio – Odd MeetingIva Bittova – Dos Kelbl (The … Continue reading #59 Eviyan Trio
In this show we feature music performed by the Ying Quartet from their LifeMusic project. The project began in the late 1990s and seeks to create new works inspired by different facets of the American experience. In doing so the group has commissioned works of contemporary relevance and high aesthetic standards. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced … Continue reading #47 Ying Quartet: Life Music
Chicago-based Ensemble Dal Niente visits Relevant Tones to discuss recent performances and successes, including winning the Kranichsteiner Stipendienpreise in Darmstadt, Germany. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters
This week we’re featuring cellist Maya Beiser‘s latest CD with composer and pianist Michael Harrison, Time Loops. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Michael Harrison: Just Ancient Loops, IHarrison: Time LoopsBach/Gounod: Ave MariaHarrison: Raga Prelude I (Yaman)Pärt: Spiegel im SpiegelHarrison: Hijaz, Young People’s Chorus of New York City/Núñez; Beiser, vc.
Conductor Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra have created a thriving community of composers who have come to be known as “The Atlanta School”. They include Jennifer Higdon, Christopher Theofanidis, Osvaldo Golijov, and Michael Gandolfi, and this week we’ll listen to their music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Michael Gandolfi: The Garden … Continue reading #30 The Atlanta School
During this week’s Relevant Tones, Seth Boustead continues to share more music and interviews from the Bang on a Can Marathon 2012.Part II features composers Evan Ziporyn and David Lang, two galvanizing forces in the Bang on a Can Marathons. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Ziporyn: Tire Fire, Mvts. 1, 4, 5, Gamelan Galak TikaZiporyn: … Continue reading #23 Bang on a Can at 25 Part II