Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
Violist Michael Hall, described by the New Music Connoisseur as “utterly masterful,” and Chamber Music Today as having “superb technique" is a major champion for new music who has commissioned hundreds of composers over the years. In addition to global concertizing, he's also the Co-Artistic Director and the Director of Educational Programs with the Bandung Philharmonic. Simply … Continue reading #402 Michael Hall
Seth talks with composer Stacy Garrop about the new recording of her Mythology Symphony inspired by Greek myths. Starting with the exhilarating piece Becoming Medusa, which tells the story of Medusa, a beautiful woman turned into a hideous monster, to the quiet sounds of Penelope Waits, the touching tale of a wife waiting for her … Continue reading #194 Stacy Garrop: Mythology Symphony
Chicago's Lincoln Trio performs two large scale works, one a premiere, live on Relevant Tones from the stage of the Merit School of Music in the West Loop. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Laura Schwendinger: Arc of Fire (World Premiere) Stacy Garrop: Sanctuary
From joint commissions to Kickstarter, the 21st century has brought new ways of hiring composers to write music. This week, we’ll look at some of the more unusual and innovative methods and the music that resulted and we'll chat with NewMusicUSA's Frank J. Oteri and Scott Winship. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Joan … Continue reading #45 New Commissioning Models
Seth previews some of the fantastic upcoming performances from Chicago new music groups, including CUBE, Access Contemporary Music, Dal Niente, and more. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Chinary Ung: Laughter Passes Over the Earth & Flying Mirrors fr. Seven Mirrors – Ensemble Dal NienteSebastian Currier: Ethereal & Charged from StaticAccess Contemporary MusicJimmy López: Avec … Continue reading #28 Fall Season Preview
This week, we’ll be broadcasting a live performance of the Lincoln Trio, a Chicago-based ensemble featuring Desirée Ruhstrat on violin, David Cunliffe on cello, and Marta Aznavoorian on piano. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Stacy Garrop: Silver DaggerLera Auerbach: Trio, for violin, cello, and piano; PreludeLaura Elise Schwendinger: C’e La Lune Questa SeraJennifer Higdon: … Continue reading #20 Lincoln Trio Live in Studio