Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
There’s a subsection of contemporary music called ‘Musical Historicism;’ a genre of music that uses historical elements and revives them in modern works. From Minimalism to Totalism, Modernism to Post-Modernism to Neomodernism; we’re taking a look at pieces that influence contemporary compositions, either to mimic the past or to be the antithesis. Hosted by Seth … Continue reading #268 Antecedents
Chopin, Kreisler, Bach and more have written compositions less than three minutes in length. This trend is no stranger to contemporary pieces. We’ll pack as many of these tiny gems as possible as we uncover why composers enjoy creating these mini masterworks. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music3 Miniatures for Violin and Piano … Continue reading #262 Musical Miniatures
Great music is a game of expertise, luck, and chance. Seth deals out a playlist of great music including David Maslanka and discusses why it’s a winner in this year’s Dealer’s Choice. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music A Child’s Garden of Dreams by David Maslanka Illinois State University Wind Symphony; Stephen K. … Continue reading #254 Dealer’s Choice
We invite some of our favorite musical friends to bring a new recording into the studio for listening, lively discussion and the joy of new discoveries. Seth sits down with violinist Doyle Armbrust and composers Kyong Mee Choi, Nomi Epstein, and Jeff Kowalkowski. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music In the Light of … Continue reading #250 Listening Party 2018
One of the most important new developments in contemporary classical music is part of a wider societal trend of gender fluidity. We talk with three composers who have transitioned about their music before and after, and their personal experiences. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Forces Part 1 by Devin Fanslow Ball State … Continue reading #240 Gender Identity in Music
Produced by Access Contemporary Music, the Discovery Series is a process-based exploration of musical creativity. Three pieces are chosen for each program from a pool of more than seven hundred submissions. These pieces were workshopped at National Sawdust in Brooklyn and the sessions were led by composer/pianist Jeremy Gill. The Discovery Series is an exciting … Continue reading #239 Discovery Series
Sonata form is one of the oldest composition structures in classical music but it’s being rediscovered, and in many cases re-purposed, by contemporary composers. What is the lasting appeal? We’ll play music by four composers looking to the past for formal inspiration. This episode also features a tribute to David Maslanka who passed away shortly … Continue reading #237 Sonata Form Redux
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
We live in a charged political environment and though music is often seen as an escape, many composers have chosen to use their work to make a statement. From Ted Hearne’s The Source, based on the story of Chelsea Manning, the US Army Private who infamously leaked classified military documents to WikiLeaks in 2010 to … Continue reading #232 Activist Music
Great music is a game of expertise, luck, and chance. As an avid poker player himself, Seth will deal out a deck of great musical selections. Every track is a winner...