David Sampson – Relevant Tones

#158 Cityscapes

Posted on August 8, 2015January 25, 2019 by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

We all know the Pastoral Symphony of Beethoven, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture inspired by Fingal’s Cave, and the music by Vaughan Williams inspired by the English countryside. But in the modern era, the urban environment is inspiring many composers to capture its sounds in music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters David Sampson: Chicago Moves, … Continue reading #158 Cityscapes →

#106 Thirsty Ear Broadcast 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014January 29, 2019 by Seth Boustead in Live Shows

Relevant Tones’ annual live broadcast returns with a 2-hour broadcast from City Winery. Performers include Fonema Consort, Gaudete Brass, and Graham Reynolds. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Fonema Consort Pablo Chin, Artistic Director; Nina Dante, voice; Kathryn Schulmeister, voice; Emily Beisel, clarinet; Ryan Packard, percussion Mort d’Antigone by Hèctor Parra Como la leyenda … Continue reading #106 Thirsty Ear Broadcast 2014 →

#98 Ambient Environments

Posted on May 21, 2014January 30, 2019 by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Composers like Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Bartók and have sought to musically depict their environs for centuries. How are landscapes, both urban and pastoral, being represented musically today? Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters David Sampson: Grant Park from Chicago Moves Gaudete Brass Cedille 136 3:24 Toshio Hosokawa: Landscape V (excerpt) Munich Chamber Orchestra/Alexander Liebreich; … Continue reading #98 Ambient Environments →