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The Alexander String Quartet and guitarist William Kanengiser form a dynamic collaboration that explores the music of Sting, Led Zeppelin, John Dowland and The Beatles by way of contemporary composers Ian Krouse, Dušan Bogdanović and Leo Brouwer.Track ListingLabyrinth (On a Theme of Led Zeppelin)Ian Krouse (20:23) Labyrinth, I: Theme, “Friends” by J. Page & R. Plant Labyrinth, II: L'istesso tempo, Adagio Labyrinth, III: Tempo 1 Labyrinth, IV: Quasi Passacaglia Labyrinth, V: Lento ma sempre stringendo; Tempo 1–Quasi Fugue Labyrinth, VI: Conclusion Prisms: Six Songs by StingSTING — Dušan Bogdanović (19:04) Prisms, 1: Every Breath You Take (Prelude) Prisms, 2: Message in a Bottle (Dance) Prisms, 3: Shape of My Heart (Ballad) Prisms, 4: Fields of Gold (Choral) Prisms, 5: Roxanne (Passacaglia) Prisms, 6: Desert Rose (Dance) Music in Four Sharps (On Dowland's ‘Frog Galliard')Ian Krouse (13:33)Music in Four Sharps (On Dowland's ‘Frog Galliard')From BeatlerianasLennon/McCartney — Léo Brouwer (14:10) Eleanor Rigby She's Leaving Home Penny Lane Yesterday Help support our show by purchasing this album  at:Downloads (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by Uber. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber#AppleClassical Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcast with the permission of Sean Dacy from Rosebrook Media.

William Kanengiser and the Alexander String Quartet — British Invasion (Foghorn Classics) Jump to giveaway form New Classical Tracks - William Kanengiser and Ian Krouse by “When I was in high school, I was in a rock band called Euphoria. We did all these covers. I had massive hair,” guitarist William Kanengiser says. “Even though I'm a classical guitarist, I have a background in rock, jazz, flamenco and world music. The whole vibe of this recording is something that comes naturally.” That vibe is the British Invasion of the ‘60s and ‘70s in guitar quintet form, featuring Kanengiser, best known as a founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the Alexander String Quartet.  Kanengiser joins the Alexander String in their first album, British Invasion. It features incredible pieces inspired by Led Zeppelin, Sting and the Beatles. Kanengiser and composer Ian Krouse talk about how this project came together. How did the Led Zeppelin-inspired piece “Labyrinth” come about? Krouse: “I am also a guitarist, although I stopped playing many years ago. Growing up, I was interested in rock music and the Beatles, the Stones and Jimi Hendrix. I played in bands and learned how to do folk fingerpicking, which was my gateway to classical music. “I don't even remember how it started, but Bill and I were talking, and the idea of me writing a piece for the LAGQ based on a Led Zeppelin song came into view. We both thought, ‘Yeah, let's do this.' I jumped right on it and wrote ‘Labyrinth.' The original version was for four guitars. “A few years ago, Bill called me and asked if I would consider making a new version of ‘Labyrinth' for guitar and string quartet. The words were hardly out of your mouth when I said, ‘Absolutely.'” Kanengiser: “Although it's a classical guitar, I strung a second guitar with specialized steel strings. I have steel strings on the trebles and play with a pick. I get to do a bottleneck slide solo in this open rock tuning. “He writes a passacaglia in a baroque form. There's a 12-tone fugue on the subject. It's an intense piece. That's the highest level of composition. This is a crossover pop tune and a serious, amazing contemporary composition.” Tell me about “Prims: Six Songs,” by Sting, and the composer who made it. Kanengiser: “Dušan Bogdanović has been my dear friend for decades. Sting did a project quite a few years ago where he approached the music of John Dowland. He worked with lutist Edin Karamazov, who is good friends with Dušan. Edin commissioned Dušan to write these arrangements. “There's this beautiful letter that Sting wrote to Dušan saying, ‘You took the broken fragments of my songs and turned them into a flight of nightingales.'” How did the work of John Dowland end up on this recording? Kanengiser: “He was like a rock star, the Jimmy Page of the Elizabethan age. I knew Ian had written this spectacular piece called ‘Music and Four Sharps,' based on ‘Frog Galliard,' by Dowland. Krouse: “I've always enjoyed the thrill of music that picks you up and takes you somewhere else over many minutes. In both pieces, the goal was to unleash energy and passion. “ British Invasion Official Trailer (William Kanengiser & The Alexander String Quartet) To hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Giveaway Time For Three New Classical Tracks Giveaway You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy. This giveaway is subject to the Official Giveaway Rules. Resources William Kanengiser and the Alexander String Quartet — British Invasion (Amazon) William Kanengiser and the Alexander String Quartet — British Invasion (Arkiv music) William Kanengiser (official site) Alexander String Quartet (official site)

Longevity and chamber music don't often go together. For every Emerson String Quartet that spends decades performing together, there are scores of chamber ensembles calling it quits every year. So when a group like the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet reaches its 40th anniversary, it's a cause for celebration. So what's the secret to their continued longevity? For founding member William Kanengiser, it all comes down to a foundation of friendship and gratitude. "It's really interesting that we were friends first, and then bandmates," Kanengiser says in the latest episode of the Classical Post podcast. "Like any group, we've had our trials and tribulations ... but we've left a legacy that we're proud of. We've had fun doing it and we've hopefully given people a little bit of joy and solace as we've gone along. We have a lot to be thankful for." That sense of celebration and gratitude is at the heart of LAGQ's new album, Opalescent. The Grammy Award–winning ensemble's 14th album finds the quartet exploring ideas of light, color, and sound through a wide range of works by composers they've worked with throughout the years. In this conversation, we discuss the new album, how the joys of human connection inspire William's music-making, and the important role wellness plays in his personal and professional life as a co-founder of the Thornton Musicians Wellness Committee at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Plus, Bill muses on his favorite espresso and the central role coffee plays in the LAGQ, his passion for cooking as a creative outlet, and how New York City's restaurants served as his gateway to the world while growing up in suburban New Jersey. Listen to Opalescent wherever you stream or download music. — Classical Post uncovers the creativity that exists behind great music. Dive into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our website for exclusive editorial and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Classical Post is an ambassador for NED, a wellness company. Get 15% off their products like CBD oil and many other health-based products by using our code CLASSICALPOST at checkout.

https://www.kanengiser.com/ (William Kanengiser ) dropped by on his way to Cleveland and we had a lovely chat about the https://www.lagq.com/ (LAGQ)'s new recording, Opalescence, and we also talked about his latest innovative undertaking, The Diaspora Project. Bill has been on the vanguard of the American guitar scene for the past four decades. It was a real pleasure to hang out with him!

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet — Opalescent (Lagq Records) Jump to giveaway form New Classical Tracks - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet by “One could argue that the original goal was that we needed to get an ‘A' in this classical guitar ensemble we signed up for,” guitarist William Kanengiser said about how the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet started. “We're still working on it.” LAGQ was formed 40 years ago at the University of Southern California, and its members are celebrating that occasion with their new release, which highlights the varied colors of the guitar, Opalescent. “It started with a friendship I formed with Scott Tennant at one of Pepe Romero's master classes,” Kanengiser said. “This was before he arrived at USC, and Pepe was a member of Los Romeros, the most famous guitar quartet. He told Tennant and I that we should have a quartet. “It wasn't until two years later that we went from being the USC guitar quartet to the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. That's why we're celebrating our 40th anniversary now.” Can you talk about Matt Greif, your newest member, who also studied with Pepe in Spain? “Greif joined our group, and we call him the new guy. He's only been with us for 16 years. We're still breaking him in. He was my student at USC and has done beautiful arrangements for us, one of which is featured on the new recording. “It was heartwarming to see the arrangement of Michael Hedges' Aerial Boundaries. I hadn't realized he'd been gone for 25 years. To hear that piece of music brought back to life by four guitarists makes Hedges sound like he was actually playing four guitars.” Why is it so important to have Hedges' Aerial Boundaries on this recording? “Hedges had a groundbreaking recording on Windham Hill called Ariel Boundaries. It just blew the socks off everybody. It changed finger-style guitar forever. “The funny thing is, quite a bit of this arrangement is a straight cover of what he did. It speaks to his amazing virtuosity and creativity that it takes four of us to do what he did on one guitar. Greiff went off the beaten track in the arrangement with a minimal 12/8 section that also beautifully adds his voice to the piece. It seamlessly works its way back to the original Hedges' track later on.” Why did you dedicate the album to Australian composer Phillip Houghton? “He's most famous in the guitar world for his suite for four guitars called Opals. It attempts to portray the glints and reflections you see when you rotate the Australian national stone, the opal. “He passed away three years ago and when we had started playing Opals, we thought we should record this beautiful piece. That work started the whole idea of what other pieces can reflect on the intersection between light and sound, or between the colors of the guitar and the colors you would see in your mind.” How does Frederick Hand's The Chorale turn your quartet into a choir? “It's unusual for us to have each person playing a single line as if we were singing. It's probably the hardest thing to do with four guitars. “John Dearman liked to say, ‘You know, it took us half our career to figure out how to play together and the other half to figure out how not play together, but to be together.' That requires years, and a lot of telepathy.” To hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch now More on Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Listen to the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's recent Twin Cities concert New Classical Tracks Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Giveaway Giveaway You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy. This giveaway is subject to the Official Giveaway Rules. Resources Los Angeles Guitar Quartet — Opalescent (Amazon) Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (official site)

GRAMMY Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) self-releases its fourteenth commercial album, Opalescent, marking the group's 40th anniversary as a touring ensemble. Dedicated to the memory of the brilliant Australian composer Phillip Houghton, it features his pieces Opals and Wave Radiance, exploring the synesthetic intermingling of light and sound. Other works include Andrew York's Hidden Realm of Light, Kevin Callahan's Alki Point, Matt Greif's arrangement of Michael Hedges' Aerial Boundaries, Frederic Hand's Chorale, Robert Beaser's Chaconne, and Tilman Hoppstock's Suite Transcendent. Steve Rodby, Grammy-award winning producer and bassist of the Pat Metheny Group, produced this release, and it was vibrantly recorded by Grammy-winning engineer Rich Breen. The liner notes were written by William Kanengiser and the 3D opals featured in the album artwork were created by his daughter, graphic designer Camille Kanengiser. Purchase the music (without talk) at:Opalescent (classicalsavings.com)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcasted with the permission of Katy Solomon from Morahana Arts and Media.

Sanel Redžić  je jedan od najvećih svjetskih virtuoza kalsične gitare. Rođen je u Tuzli 1988. gdje je započeo svoje muzičko obrazovanje. Njegov najvažniji učitelj gitare bio je čuveni tuzlanski gitarski mentor Predrag Stanković kod kojeg je završio svoje srednjoškolsko muzičko obrazovanje, a potom je 2007. upisao Visoku muzičku školu “Franz Liszt” u Weimaru kod prof.Thomas Müller-Pering i Ricardo Gallena. Svoju prvu nagradu osvojio je 2005. na Gitar art festivalu u Beogradu i dosada je osvojio čak 29. svjetskih nagrada, od festivala u Tokiju, Weimaru, Lisabonu, Rimu, Beču... U svojoj karijeri učio je svjetskih gitarskih majstora kao što su David Russell, Costas Cotsiolis, William Kanengiser, Aniello Desiderio, Denis Azabagić, Jorgos Panetsos, Thomas Offerman...Dosada je svirao diljem svijeta, a u Kini i Japanu uživa status holivudske muzičke zvijezde. Svirao je u nekim od najpoznatijih hramova muzike od Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall, Yamaha Hall Tokyo, Smetana Hall Prague, International House of Music Moscow, Gasteig in Munich, sa nekim od najpoznatijih svjetskih orkestara: Orquesta del Nuevo Mundo Mexico, Sarajevskom filharmonijom, Karlovy Vary Orchestra, RTS Belgrade Orchestra i Aukso Chamber Orchestra. Snimio je i nekoliko CDa za Gramofon Sarajevo, Central German Radio (MDR) i KSG Exaudio. Trenutno Sanel Redžić živi u Njemačkoj i predaje na „Franz Liszt“ Univerzitetu u Weimar i na Erfurt Univerzitetu. ..... Hvala Radio Kameleonu, Zlatku Berbiću i Goranu Lončaru na realizaciji i produkciji ove epizode podcasta. Produkcija: Radio Kameleon Organizacija: Anisa Šerak Kamera, audio i video mix: Goran Lončar ___ Jednokratne donacije podcastu: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Kolek... --- Pratite nas na društvenim mrežama: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kolektivznanja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolektiv_zn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnisaSerak Slušajte nas na: Podcast rs: https://podcast.rs/show/kolektiv-znanja/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UY6dPu... Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1994852 Google podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Captivate: https://kolektiv-znanja-a-serak.capti... Amazon podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Kolektiv-znanj…

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Two-time GRAMMY award-winning Albany Symphony launches its annual American Music Festival celebrating cutting-edge composers and musicians Thursday, June 10 through Sunday June 13 at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York. The four-day event will feature William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet as well as composers Clarice Assad, Molly Joyce, Christopher Theofanidis, Alexis Lamb, Nina Shekhar, and other outstanding musicians. The Festival also includes a performance by the popular Dogs of Desire; the First Draughts reading session, which give the public a glimpse into the weeklong Composer Workshop for emerging creators; outdoor neighborhood performances and family activities. ASO Maestro David Alan Miller joins us.

Stile Libero: Culture in Movimento - Jane Weaver, Jimbo Mathus, Andrew Bird, David Axelrod, Visionist, Scott Walker, Pat Metheny, The Chantays, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Jason Vieaux, John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Andrew York, Scott Tennant, Mourning [A] BLKstar

Stille Libero: Culture in Movimento - Jane Weaver, Jimbo Mathus, Andrew Bird, David Axelrod, Visionist, Scott Walker, Pat Metheny, The Chantays, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Jason Vieaux, John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Andrew York, Scott Tennant, Mourning [A] BLKstar

Sean Hayward, a composer/guitarist with roots in extreme metal, illustrates the intersections between metal and classical music, shares his love for Javanese gamelan, and gives us his top metal recommendations for newbies. Then, we watch a viral music video and discuss whether expensive instruments truly sound better than cheap ones. Playlist Here is a Spotify playlist to pair with Underscore episode #1! Co-hosts Chrysanthe and Thomas collaborated with guest Sean Hayward to curated these tracks with love, based on the conversations, guest, recs, and vibes of this episode. Guest Sean Hayward, a composer / guitarist with roots in extreme metal, talks to us about why so many metal musicians are attracted to classical music, getting involved in Javanese gamelan, and more. Echoes of the Old World by William Kanengiser The Black Moon EP by Sean Hayward. (Bandcamp / Spotify) S&M Album by Metallica, live with San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. (iTunes / Spotify) Metal and metal-inspired artists to check out: Opeth, Emperor, Nick Vasallo, Ulrich Krieger Lightning Round Questions What genre is your music? Quasi-minimalist music for an Indonesian haunted house Performance ritual? Brushing his hair in the car before the show. A modern/technological tool that’s extremely helpful to your practice? Amazon Echo. A failure that turned out for the best? When he broke a nail during a performance, which convinced him to start getting fake nails. Something besides music that you’re obsessed with right now? Breakfast tacos. A piece of art that changed your life? The Jejune Institute. There’s a documentary about it called The Institute. Counterpoint In which Chrysanthe, Thomas, and Sean watch a viral video and debate whether the monetary value of an instrument really matters. Video: Can You Hear the Difference Between a $500 and a $160,000 Violin Bow? Stradivarius test article: Million-dollar Strads fall to modern violins in blind 'sound check'. Something Old Whale Music (Remixed) (iTunes / Spotify) Something New Disney Parks episode on Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast. Something BorrowedClapping Music App (iOS), a fun, addictive game based on the Steve Reich clapping piece of the same name. Something Blue 12 Bit Blues by Kid Koala. Music featured in the episode Playground Day by Chrysanthe Tan (iTunes / Spotify) Ameles Potamos by Sean Hayward (Soundcloud) 2 Bit Blues by Kid Koala (iTunes / Spotify) 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.

USC Professor and founding member of the Grammy winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Scott Tennant, talks about how William Kanengiser makes the the cutest little pancakes, how Andrew York is taking time off from the ensemble to invent an ethical dolphin saddle, and how John Dearman is changing his name to John Dearperson. 

William Kanengiser is an internationally renowned classical guitarist. A founding member of the award winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

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.

William Kanengiser complements Bret on his apartment and sits down for coffee with him. Then he remembers that he's a professor at USC, has a Grammy, and is a founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Instead of walking out, he takes a deep breath, smiles, and continues to answer the questions the embittered, broken man-child that calls himself an artist (Bret).