When Joseph Bertolozzi decided to use the Mid-Hudson Bridge in New York as an instrument, he may just have created the world’s largest instrument… over 3,000 feet long.
This podcast features an interview with the composer plus some examples of what this remarkable piece sounds like.
Composer Mark Grey talks about his piece “Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio”. The development of this piece was a massive undertaking involving the Phoenix Symphony and chorus under the direction of Music Director Michael Christie, along with members of the Navajo community
An interview with Grammy-winning composer John Corigliano about his monumental piece for wind band, Circus Maximus. In this interview, the composer talks about writing this work, how he approaches composition, and why he especially enjoyed writing music for band.
An interview with Danish composer Per Norgard. In this podcast, he discusses the influences on him as a composer, and shares how he thinks about music while composing.
The music in this podcast comes from a new CD of his Symphony No. 3, and the world premiere recording of his Symphony NO. 7
The fourth and final CD featuring Jose Serebrier and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performing the transcriptions of conductor Leopold Stokowski. This CD includes the famous transcription of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, plus 16 other classical and baroque favourites.
The podcast includes an interview with Jose Serebrier who was a protege of Leopold Stokowski.
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When Joseph Bertolozzi decided to use the Mid-Hudson Bridge in New York as an instrument, he may just have created the world’s largest instrument… over 3,000 feet long.
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