Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Although a famous name can open some doors, it’s not always easy following in the footsteps of a great artist. Many children of great composers and performers have chosen to go a different route altogether, but others have found their own artistic identity. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Sergei Prokofiev: Vision Fugitives Op. … Continue reading #177 Generations
The ultimate instrumental showcase, the concerto has inspired composers to torture performers for hundreds of years, relentlessly pushing their physical capabilities. Now that performers have virtually no limits on their technique, how are composers innovating this storied form? Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Kimmo Hakola: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, I (excerpt), IV … Continue reading #115 Modern Concerto
This week we explore modern music performed on recycled materials. From Harry Partch’s “Quadrangularis Reversum,” to Dean Drummonds’ “Zoomoozophone,” many recent composers have forsaken traditional instruments in favor of their own invented apparatuses. Enjoy an hour of new and unique sounds, reiterating the proverb that one man’s trash is indeed another man’s treasure. Hosted by … Continue reading #70 Invented Instruments
London-based DJ, composer and entrepreneur Gabriel Prokofiev talks with Seth about composing and performing for a 21st century audience, family legacies, and the use of sampling in classical music. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Concerto for Turntable and Orchestra (excerpts) — Heritage Orchestra/Jules Buckley; DJ Yoda, turntable Piano Book No. 1 (exceprts) — Génia, p. Float … Continue reading #10 Gabriel Prokofiev