Tag: Tobias Picker

#448 Tobias picker

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Composer Features

Tobias Picker is a celebrated American composer of operas and orchestral music called by BBC magazine "one of the most consistently interesting among the present generation of US theatre composers." Seth Boustead talks with him about three of his seminal operas, Awakenings, Lili Elbe and Fantastic Mr. Fox. MUSIC Awakenings Act 1 Scene 2 - … Continue reading #448 Tobias picker →

#203 Flora and Fauna

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Not surprisingly, the natural world is a never-ending source of fascination and inspiration for composers. From the datura plant in southern China to a rare bird in the wilds of Australia to strange animals that exist only in the composer’s imagination, we’ll feature music inspired by the boundless creativity of nature. Hosted by Seth BousteadProduced … Continue reading #203 Flora and Fauna →

#166 Santa Fe Opera

Posted on by Seth Boustead in Themed Shows

Known just as much for its idyllic setting as its commitment to commissioning exciting works from big name composers, the Santa Fe Opera Festival has been the scene for some landmark developments in modern opera. We’ll feature the premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain as well as three other fascinating Santa Fe opera commissions. Hosted … Continue reading #166 Santa Fe Opera →