Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Relevant Tones returns after our hiatus to bring you some of our favorite albums (and concerts) of the year. It was a great year for music! Hosted by Seth Boustead, Matthew Dosland, Stephen Anthony Rawson and Austin Williams. MUSIC For Adrienne I by Martin Gendelman What Stories We Tell by George Hurd Study No. 1 … Continue reading #473 Notable Albums of 2025
Join host Austin Williams and new music ensemble Hot Second ( Rebecca McDaniel Percussion and Dylan Feldpausch Violin/Viola) as we discuss their unique ensemble and its take on new music in Chicago. The conversation consists of thoughtful insights on how an ensemble can think outside of the traditional cannon and use influences from pop and … Continue reading #469 Hot Second
The country's largest chamber music conference was back this year after a three-year hiatus and Relevant Tones was there. One of the highlights of the conference was two days of incredible ensemble showcases at Drom in lower Manhattan. We feature audio recorded live at these showcases from Shouthouse, Interwoven, the Beo String Quartet and the … Continue reading #366 Chamber Music America Showcases
We celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos with music written in homage to those who are no longer with us. MUSIC Day of the Dead (excerpt) by Sandunes and Kyla-Rose Smith Conga Line in Hell by Miguel del Aguila For Madeline by Michael Gordon Remembering Aaron from Four Lauds by Elliot Carter … Continue reading #357 Día de los Muertos
Access Contemporary Music's latest album features music commissioned as part of their innovative project Composer Alive. Each piece was composed in short installments and rehearsed and recorded in real time as they were received. Host Seth Boustead features a sample of this fascinating music. MUSIC Sunshowers by Jane O'Leary (mvmts 1 and 2) De Ánimos … Continue reading #352 Composer Alive Album Release
(Le) Poisson Rouge (LPR) is a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate in New York City. We’re here live for an exciting musical program dedicated to Mexican composers. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Neuroma de Morton by Felipe Peréz Santiago Coleman Itzkoff, cello; Beomjae … Continue reading #257 Live at LPR: Modern Mexico
Part 2 of our trip to Mexico City features music from exciting composers, the new paths they’re creating and the cultural influences shaping their work. Gabriela Ortíz: Denibee, Para Fauta Percusión Y Contrabajo- Siempre Ritmico (excerpt) Onix Ensemble Urtext 224 :53 Gabriela Ortíz: Concierto Candela, I (Marimba Candela) UNAM Philharmonic Orchestra/Zollman; Gallardo, perc. Mario Lavista: … Continue reading #92 Mexico City: Part 2