Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Virtuosic violinist Jennifer Koh is known for her commanding performances and technical assurance. Although she performs Tchaikovsky and Bach she’s interested in finding the connection between the arts and music of all eras from traditional to now. Jennifer Koh tells us about some of the 60 works that have been written especially for her including … Continue reading #265 Jennifer Koh
Over the years pop artists have been making the transition from guitar slaying Hair Rock to classical composers. Seth and Q2 Music’s Phil Kline feature musicians like Kip Winger, Billy Joel, Jonny Greenwood and Roger Waters. Why are they making the transition and does it work? Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah … Continue reading #233 Soundward: Time Travel
It’s a format as old as time: two guys sit down to play music and talk about it. Soundward, a continuing collaboration between Relevant Tones and Q2 Music, features lively conversation, new releases from composers around the globe and interesting new discoveries. Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah Zwinklis and Hannis Brown … Continue reading #223 Soundward: Rediscovery
Q2 Music’s Phil Kline joins us to chat about music that strikes a chord. The newest recordings that are certain to become a classic. Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah Zwinklis Music Double Happiness by Christopher Cerrone Duet with Shifting Ground by Meredith Monk Pavement Steps by Meredith Monk Dark, Light 2 by Meredith Monk Expectancy … Continue reading #219 Soundward: New Hits
It’s a format as old as time: two guys sit down to play music and talk about it. Soundward, a continuing collaboration between Relevant Tones and Q2 Music, features lively conversation, new releases from composers around the globe and interesting new discoveries. Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah Zwinklis
Another episode in our ongoing series of conversations with Phil Kline from Q2 Music features a typically eclectic lineup of new releases that we think should be on your radar. Hosted by Seth Boustead and Phil KlineProduced by Sarah Zwinklis and Hannis Brown Music The Beatles“Revolution 9” (arr. Matt Marks) Charles Wuorinen“Big Spinoff” Kate Moore“Broken … Continue reading #197 Soundward: New Releases
Phil Kline is a composer who makes music in many genres and contexts, from experimental electronics and sound installations to songs, choral, theater, chamber and orchestral music. He also hosts a two-hour show weekdays at 11am – with repeat presentations at 7 pm – on Q2 Music. Join Phil as he sits down with Seth to … Continue reading #188 Soundward with Phil Kline
Large-scale sacred works might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of contemporary music, but a number of important composers are creating expansive works inspired by their concept of a higher power. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters John Adams: When Herod Heard fr. El Niño Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin/Nagano; … Continue reading #127 Modern Oratorio