Contemporary Classical Music Podcast
The symphony is perhaps the most storied form in classical music, but that doesn’t stop critics from periodically declaring its demise. What’s happening with the symphonic form in the modern era? Who is choosing to write for large forces and how are they keeping the sound fresh? We're revisiting this topic in another installment of … Continue reading #173 Modern Symphony Redux
Since earliest times, music has always had a ritual purpose in human society, but these ritualistic functions are often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of the modern world. We’ll play music by composers still thinking of the ceremonial importance music can play in our lives. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Ionel Petroi: … Continue reading #165 Music of Marrying and Burying
New music for Christmas that has nothing to do with Christmas! Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced by Jesse McQuarters Sebastian Currier: Entanglement, Yehonatan Berick, violin; Laura Melton, pianoElliot Carter: Esprit Rude/Esprit Doux, Claire Chase, fl.; Josh Rubin, clEric Whitacre: Sleep, Grant Park ChrousTan Dun: Concerto for Orchestra, I & II, Hong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraAnders Hillborg: Peacock … Continue reading #37 CD Grab Bag Christmas Edition