#173 Modern Symphony Redux

The symphony is perhaps the most storied form in classical music, but that doesn’t stop critics from periodically declaring its demise. What’s happening with the symphonic form in the modern era? Who is choosing to write for large forces and how are they keeping the sound fresh? We're revisiting this topic in another installment of … Continue reading #173 Modern Symphony Redux

#113 In the Field: Finland Part 2

Part II of our field trip to Finland features more interviews and performances of music by leading and emerging composers from this incredible musical hotbed. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Magnus Lindberg: Kraft (excerpt) Toimii Ensemble/Esa-Pekka Salonen Ondine 1017 2:05 Sebastian Fagerlund: Isola, II Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra/Dima Slobodeniouk BIS 1707 6:42 Juhani Nuorvala: … Continue reading #113 In the Field: Finland Part 2