Podcast appearances and mentions of bill kanengiser

In today’s episode, David sits down with classical guitarist and composer Brian Head. An orchestral musician of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Brian spoke of his work with conductors including Gustavo Dudamel and Michael Tilson Thomas. He also talked about his experience recording the orchestra’s Grammy-nominated performance of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels: a suite for choir, orchestra, and rock band. A dedicated composer, Brian talked about the inception of Sketches for Friends, which includes the popular Brookland Boogie often performed by Bill Kanengiser! Now a professor of practice and assistant dean of academics at USC, Brian reflected on the legacy of Jim Smith, founder of the classical guitar department. Intro Music: Couperin Les Sylvains (Scott Tennant) Canticles Mov III (Bogdanovic) -Greif/Head Prayers (Bogdanovic) -USC Edge/Head/Kanengiser

Bill Kanengiser tells the thought-provoking story and inspiration behind a newly commissioned piece by Sergio Assad titled “The Walls.” Over the course of four movements, this piece for solo guitar and guitar orchestra portrays four historic barriers that were once built to separate people - Great Wall of China, Hadrian’s Wall, Berlin Wall, and Israeli West Bank Barrier. Listen to sections of each movement and hear Bill discuss how Sergio musically communicated their meaning on this week’s episode. Intro Music: Piazzolla Primavera Portena (Vladimir Gorbach) Bogdanovic Kaleidoscope Mov III. Allegro Ritmico Assad The Walls Falla Danza Ritual del Fuego (LAGQ)

Continuing my conversation with John Dearman, here's a short with a few podcast recommendations and other great piece played by his guitar quartet, L.A.G.Q.: Bellinati's A Furiosa.

Using a cappuccino to bribe John Dearman to stop by, I spoke with John about his experiences as a member of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. We had a great conversation about how they rehearse, the keys to their success and sheer staying power—the group is now in its third decade—their particular group dynamic, as well as his great suggestions on arranging and transcribing for guitar quartet. Winter is the perfect time to listen to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, and with heat waves all over the U.S., it seems all the more appropriate to hear it from a guitar ensemble based in Los Angeles. Additionally, you'll hear the L.A.G.Q. (John Dearman, Scott Tennant, William Kanengiser, and Matt Greif) play selections from their amazing version of El Amor Brujo, a Jobim medley from their recent release Brazil, and lot's more.