Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Host Austin Williams chats with LoadBang ensemble members Andy Kozar and William Lang about their most recent Premieres concert. This is the 20th volume in this concert series where the ensemble continues to champion new works by composers at all stages of their career. The unique ensemble instrumentation allows for specific writing to showcase each … Continue reading #368 Loadbang
We celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Ox with music by composers from countries that celebrate the lunar new year. Program:Year of the Ox by Sufjan Stevens, arranged by Matthew AtkinsonElectric Aroma by Viet CuongKhse Buon by Chinary UngShades of Raindrops by Sungji HongWisdom of the Land by Narong PrangcharoenAncient Chinese Dances - … Continue reading #287 Lunar New Year Celebration
The Relevant Tones team travels to Shanghai for New Music Week, a relatively new but impressive festival held by the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music. This second in a four-part series features the resident composers and some of the students involved in the festival. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Chen Yi: Night Thoughts … Continue reading #179 Shanghai New Music Week Part 2
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
Seth talks with the founders of the Chicago Composers Orchestra about their work and mission and upcoming U.S. premiere of Chen Yi’s viola concerto. All pieces conducted by Matthew Kaspar. Brian Baxter: Roots Run DeepRandall West: Elements for OrchestraChen Yi: Xian Shi (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra), Michael Hall, viola