Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Join host Austin Williams and we discuss how the concept of granulation finds its ay into many new and old(er) works of music. Granular activities are something we all experience on. Human level, the sums of man creating the whole. This broad topic can be applied in very specific ays such as granular synthesis or … Continue reading #452 Granular: Parts of the Many Make the Whole
A one page score is where a composer imparts all of the musical information the performers need on a single page. One-page pieces often incorporate graphic elements, written instructions and improvisation from the players. Enjoy this program of one-page pieces curated by Sam Alvarez. MUSIC Joy Boy by Julius Eastman (excerpt) Thirteen Changes by Pauline … Continue reading #397 One Page Scores
Ben Roidl-Ward is a bassoonist interested in expanding the repertoire and possibilities of his instrument through collaboration, improvisation, and the exploration of unusual instrumental pairings. Ben’s dedication to working with and advocating for composers of his generation has led him to commission and premiere numerous works featuring the bassoon with the goal of broadening the repertoire … Continue reading #375 Ben Roidl-Ward