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"An energetic and scholastic throwback theme, a captivating piece of experimental sound art, and an alt rock ode to one of humanity's most celebrated minds.."What does one of Martin's favorite '90s cartoons have in common with a creative genius in the world of sound art? What's the shared link between Frasier, Philip Glass, and the Counting Crows? Is John Mayer a shameless pre-chorus thief?In the latest episode of Themes and Variation, we dig into all these questions and more. Join me (your humble podcast host, Mahea Lee), Jeremy Young, and Martin Fowler as we embark upon a journey to the center of the theme: "Songs About Science."This episode is centered around track selections from the catalogs of Peter Lurye, Tristan Perich, and the Counting Crows, with a special shout out to the work of celebrated composer Philip Glass and acclaimed pianist Vicky Chow. As ever, the discussion touches on topics like theory, production, and music history — along with opinions and anecdotes from the panel here and there.If you're looking for your next small step in the direction of musical knowledge and entertainment, join us for the episode "Songs About Science."Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and consider leaving us a 5-star review to help us spread the word and keep the the show in motion! It would mean a lot to us. Want more? Go ahead and explore the back catalog of our previous episodes, and subscribe to hear every one of our episodes right when they come out, on your preferred platform: Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeart Radioor anywhere else you get your podcasts.We'll see you in a couple weeks with a new theme, new guests, and some new songs to break down. If you have any comments, questions, or theme suggestions, drops us a line at podcast@soundfly.com or find us on Twitter.Mentioned in this episode:Visit soundfly.com to learn more!
The premiere of Wang Lu's onward, wayward performed by pianist Vicky Chow and percussionist Russell Greenberg. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.Missioncommissionpodcast.com
Ko var izdarīt ar četriem leņķiem? Vai tā ir novusa spēle – ar ierobežotu laukumu vai jūra, kas apli savelk leņķos – par asociācijām dzīvē un mūzikā Kultūras rondo studijā saruna ar komponistu Kristu Auznieku, kura pieckāršā koncerta "Četri leņķi" (Four Angles) pirmatskaņojums gaidāms Ventspils koncertzālē "Latvija" 11. jūnijā. "Stāsts par darbu "Four Angles" sācies jau sen, vēl pirms koncertzāles atvēršanas 2019. gadā. Līdz ar pirmās sezonas plāniem dzima doma arī par jaunas tradīcijas iedibināšanu – ar zināmu regularitāti pasūtināt jaundarbus gan spilgtiem latviešu, gan ievērojamiem ārvalstu komponistiem, kurus Ventspilī pirmatskaņotu starptautiski atzīti, spoži mūziķi. Vēl vairāk – šie jaundarbi saspēlēsies, atsauksies, iemiesos un pārradīs vietējo folkloru, patiesu vai izdomātu. Tā nu pirmais no tiem – "Four Angles" jeb "Četri leņķi" – ir spēle ar pilsētas ielās joprojām dzīvi klīstošo teiksmu par latviešiem tik pazīstamo, bet lielākajai daļai pasaules eksotisko spēli novuss, par tās izcelsmi pirms aptuveni simt gadiem tieši Ventspilī. Arī dzejnieks Semjons Haņins, pats būdams kaislīgs un meistarīgs novusa spēlmanis, skaņdarbam "piesviež" savu pasaku par to, kur un galvenais – kā šis, nu jau par nacionālu kļuvušais, sporta veids radies," norādīja koncertzāles pārstāvji. Krista Auznieka koncerts "Four Angles" rakstīts klavierēm, ērģelēm, vijolei, elektronikai, trompetei un stīgu kamerorķestrim. Pirmatskaņojumā Ventspilī "Four Angles" kopā ar Valsts kamerorķestra "Sinfonietta Rīga" mūziķiem diriģenta Artūra Gaiļa vadībā izpildīs latviešu vijolniece Kristīne Balanas, pianiste Vikija Čova (Vicky Chow) no Ņujorkas, baltkrievu izcelsmes Parīzē dzīvojošā ērģelniece Anna Homeņa (Anna Homenya), amerikāņu mūziķe, komponiste un dziedātāja Kristīna Vīlere (Christina Wheeler) un trompetiste Kristīna Fransone (Kristina Fransson) no Norvēģijas. Koncerta vizuālo noformējumu veido divu latviešu mākslinieču, scenogrāfu tandēms – Monika Pormale un Katrīna Neiburga.
The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music.
This episode on "The Process" I talk with Cassie Wieland. We listen to "HYMN" (solo piano/ electronics) written for and performed by Vicky Chow as part of the Roulette/Jerome Foundation commission 2020. We talk about collaborating with musicians and the line in/around/between "getting paid" and "getting creative."
We have a special bonus episode featuring Winter Kill by J. Drew Lanham. Poet, teacher, birder and conservationist J. Drew Lanham is author of The Home Place—Memoirs of a Colored Man's Love Affair with Nature (Milkweed Editions). This episode includes Hoyt Schemerhorn by Aorta. Music by Christopher Cerrone, Performed by Vicky Chow.The Great Northern has partnered with On Being with Krista Tippett for her interview with J. Drew Lanham. That podcast episode is released Thursday Jan 28 with a radio broadcast on Sunday, January 31. More information here.Cultural Acknowledgment "I have written and attempted to speak with veracity and reverence, the words and language of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples. I am not indigenous nor First Nations, but am deeply grateful to the Anishinaabeg and Ojibwe People, and all First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, acknowledging their presence in lands that I have known, and hope one day to know."-J. Drew Lanham
Gianni Morelenbaum Gualberto, Pianisti dell'altro mondo, Teatro Franco Parenti, Frank Zappa, Ensemble Modern, Endless Boogie, John Adams, Brad Mehldau, Vicky Chow, Steve Reich
Gianni Morelenbaum Gualberto, Pianisti dell'altro mondo, Teatro Franco Parenti, Frank Zappa, Ensemble Modern, Endless Boogie, John Adams, Brad Mehldau, Vicky Chow, Steve Reich
Gianni Morelenbaum Gualberto, Pianisti dell'altro mondo, Teatro Franco Parenti, Frank Zappa, Ensemble Modern, Endless Boogie, John Adams, Brad Mehldau, Vicky Chow, Steve Reich
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Tom Klaassen blikt vooruit op wat er anno nu in Paradiso te beleven is op het gebied van de klassieke muziek: de tweede editie van het succesvolle Klassifest.
Derek Stein (Vitamin String Quartet, gnarwhallaby, wild Up) is a cellist with the ability to extract exciting, unusual sounds from his instrument. On this episode, he demonstrates his favorite sounds, reveals which audition he bombed, and joins us for a discussion on whether cell phones belong at concerts. Playlist Here is a Spotify playlist to pair with Underscore Episode B3! Co-hosts Chrysanthe and Thomas collaborated with our guest Derek Stein to curate an hour of tracks featuring ice-skating music, electronica, spoken word, microtones, and strange cello sounds. Guest Derek Stein is a cellist with the ability to extract exciting, unusual sounds from his instrument. He is a member of the Vitamin String Quartet and several contemporary classical groups, including gnarwhallaby and wild Up. T'filat ha-Derech by Marc Lowenstein (Soundcloud) Burn the Witch by Radiohead, performed by Vitamin String Quartet (iTunes / Spotify) Vox Balaenae - Voice of the Whale by George Crumb - (YouTube video with masked performers) Capriccio per Siegfried Palm by K. Penderecki (YouTube / Spotify) a thing made whole by Andrew Greenwald (Soundcloud) Find Derek Stein online: Website Instagram Twitter Soundcloud Lightning Round Questions What genre is your music? Bizarre, confusing, mind-opening Performance ritual? Wild Up ensemble gets in a circle, puts their hands together, and does a chant before each show. A modern/technological tool that’s extremely helpful to your practice? iPad Pro What failure that turned out for the best? Bombed his Eastman School of Music audition (so did Thomas)! Something besides music that you’re obsessed with right now? The new Marvel comic book movies; he enjoyed every moment of Black Panther. A piece of art that changed your life? Penderecki Capriccio for Ziegfried Palm Counterpoint Topic Do cell phones belong at concerts? Something Old Quarter-Tone Pieces by Ivan Wyschnegradsky (iTunes / Spotify) Something New Vicky Chow’s recording of "Sonatra" by Michael Gordon (Bandcamp / Soundcloud) Something Borrowed We’re New Here by Gil-Scott Heron and Jamie xx (iTunes / Spotify) Something Blue Chrysanthe hasn’t been connecting with most musical selections in Olympic figure skating. On the bright side, Kaori Sakamoto’s free skate to Yann Tiersen's Amélie selections was stellar. Credits Hosts: Thomas Kotcheff and Chrysanthe Tan Guest: Derek Stein Script: Chrysanthe Tan Recording engineer/editor: Mark Hatwan Produced by USC Radio Group Podcast theme: “Playground Day” by Chrysanthe Tan (iTunes / Spotify) Old New Borrowed Blue transition: "Part and Parcel" by Thomas Kotcheff (Soundcloud) ConnectFacebook group: Join our Facebook group, Underscore Society, to nerd out on music, tell us your favorite songs, and debate our Counterpoints! Email list: Sign up for our mailing list to receive Underscore updates, offers, and opportunities to connect with other music aficionados. Socials: We’re @underscorefm on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Email: Thoughts, questions, suggestions? We’re at info@underscore.fm Thomas is @thomaskotcheff on Twitter and Instagram. Chrysanthe is @chrysanthetan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Hear music that begins with classical instruments, like the string quartet, piano, or an orchestra, but which is then augmented, enhanced by electronics, percussion, or preparation. Listen to works by English violinist, pianist, and composer Poppy Ackroyd, Netherlands-based composer Peter Adriaansz, and cinematic music from the augmented string quartet amiina. The versatile Dutch pianist Saskia Lankhoorn plays a specially-prepared piano over a bed of droning sine tones in a work by Seattle-born, Netherlands-based Peter Adriaansz, “Attachments III.” Then, hear music by the Icelandic outfit, amiina, which was once the touring string quartet with Sigur Ros, and has now expanded to include percussion & electronics. From amiina, hear selections from their standalone original live score to the 1913 film Fantômas, that lord of terror, creator of fear, and genius of evil who initially came to live in the crime fictions of French writers. Then, listen to "Rave," music for piano and pre-recorded electronics by Molly Joyce for longtime friend and collaborator, pianist Vicky Chow from her record, Aorta. Also, hear music for percussion and electronics by John Luther Adams, featuring Glenn Kotche, from the long-form work, Ilimaq. Plus, listen to grand music for amplified orchestra by English composer Andrew Poppy from a record released on ZTT Records in the mid-eighties. PROGRAM #3927, classical instruments, contemporary sounds (First Aired 12-8-2016) ARTIST: Andrew PoppyWORK: 32 Frames for Amplified Orchestra, excerpt [1:00]RECORDING: The Artefact SeriesSOURCE: ZTT Records 186INFO: ztt.com ARTIST: Saskia Lankhoorn, pianoWORK: Peter Adriaansz: Attachments III [7:52]RECORDING: EnclosuresSOURCE: Ergodos ER 25INFO: ergodos.ie ARTIST: Poppy AckroydWORK: Birdwoman [5:36]RECORDING: FeathersSOURCE: Denovali RecordsINFO: denovali.com ARTIST: George Hurd EnsembleWORK: Tethering Bird, excerpt [:38]RECORDING: Navigation Without NumbersSOURCE: Innova 937INFO: innova.mu ARTIST: AmiinaWORK: Guðmundur Vignir Karlsson: Crocodile [5:39]RECORDING: FantômasSOURCE/INFO: amiina.com ARTIST: Andrew PoppyWORK: 32 Frames for Amplified Orchestra [8:39]RECORDING: The Artefact SeriesSOURCE: ZTT Records 186INFO: ztt.com ARTIST: AmiinaWORK: Solrun Sumarlidadottir: Café [3:25]RECORDING: FantômasSOURCE/INFO: amiina.com ARTIST: RestroyWORK: Skin, excerpt [:46]RECORDING: Saturn ReturnSOURCE: Milk Factory Productions INFO: milkfactoryproductions.bandcamp.com ARTIST: Vicky ChowWORK: Molly Joyce: Rave [11:17]RECORDING: Aorta SOURCE: NWAM083INFO: newamrecords.com ARTIST: John Luther Adams & Glenn KotcheWORK: John Luther Adams: Ilimaq , Ascension [3:06]RECORDING: IlimaqSOURCE: Cantaloupe Music 21112INFO: johnlutheradams.bandcamp.com
A fierce advocate of new music and particularly minimalism, pianist Vicky Chow has been described as “brilliant” (New York Times) and “a monster pianist” (Time Out New York). In Episode 7 of Liquid Music's Playlist podcast, Chow describes the emotional and physical experience of performing minimalist music — from Steve Reich’s Piano Counterpoint to Tristan Perich’s Surface Image, a recently commissioned work that was co-presented by Liquid Music with the Walker Art Center last March. Chow also recommends to us the music of Swiss pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch, whose extended techniques and ritualistic, pattern-heavy structures push our conception of the piano's possibilities and show us minimalism’s groove.
Get deep with Vicky Chow's live performance of Tristan Perich's Surface Image, a 2013 composition for solo piano and 40-channel 1-bit electronics. I saw Vicky Chow perform this piece over 40 loudspeakers and a grand piano at The Music Gallery over the weekend and it was trance-inducing.
Q2 Music celebrated the launch of its inaugural podcast, Meet the Composer, on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm with a music party and live video webcast in The Greene Space at WQXR. Hosted by Nadia Sirota, the evening included interviews with all five members of Season One of Meet the Composer, including the two most recent Pulitzer Prize winners, John Luther Adams (2014) and Caroline Shaw (2013), as well as fellow innovators Andrew Norman, Marcos Balter, and Donnacha Dennehy. The concert featured a star-studded array of dynamic, award-winning performers: flutist and International Contemporary Ensemble artistic director Claire Chase performs Balter's Pessoa; Hotel Elefant performs Adams's Red Arc/Blue Veil; Attacca String Quartet performs excerpts from Norman's Peculiar Strokes; Cellist Hannah Collins performs Shaw's in manus tuas; and Bang on a Can All-Star pianist Vicky Chow, cellist Ashley Bathgate and violinist Todd Reynolds perform Dennehy's Bulb. Watch video of the entire show: Q2 Music’s Meet the Composer pays homage to the landmark show of the same name hosted by Tim Page for WNYC in the mid to late '80s. Thanks to New Music USA for their flexibility with the use of the “Meet The Composer” name, which became famous though their legacy organization founded by composer John Duffy.