David del Tredici – Relevant Tones

#159 A Change of Opinion

Posted on August 15, 2015January 25, 2019 by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Throughout history, composers who have been known for championing a particular musical style have shocked their fans by radically and suddenly changing their aesthetic. Why does this happen, and who’s changing their style in the modern era? Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters George Rochberg: String Quartet No. 3 (excerpt) Concord String Quartet New … Continue reading #159 A Change of Opinion →

#58 Music Inspired by Rumi

Posted on June 22, 2013May 23, 2019 by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Persian poet and mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi has had an enormous influence not only on other poets and writers but on thinkers of all kinds. We play music on today's program by several composers inspired by this timeless poet's work. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Karol Szymanowski: Symphony No. 3, Vienna Phil/BoulezAugusta Read … Continue reading #58 Music Inspired by Rumi →