An Interview With Composer Paul Moravec
In this interview, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer discusses some of his philosophies and approaches to composition. Recorded at the University of Colorado as part of the Pendulum New Music Series.
An Interview With Composer Augusta Read Thomas
In this interview, Augusta Read Thomas discusses her background in composition, the experiences that directed her path in music, and how she perceives her role as a composer and educator today. She also discusses the premier of her ballet “Helios Choros”, based on the sun god from Greek mythology.
An Interview With Composer Chou Wen-chung
In this interview, Chou Wen-Chung discusses many of the commonalities shared by all composers in the areas of inspiration and expression, and also discusses his own personal style along with some of the unique ways that Chinese culture approaches art and expression.
New Zealand a Cultural Center for Contemporary Classical Music
I have recently discovered many wonderful composers of contemporary classical music who are based in New Zealand. I find their music to be very rich in the beauty of the modern Western tradition, yet strongly rooted in a unique quality which is distinctly more raw, more cultural.
Here is a link to a video playlist on the subject of music composed for and inspired by the landscape of New Zealand. Pianist Stephen de Pledge discusses the Landscape Project. Most of the clips in the playlist are followed with short commentaries by the composers on what inspired them to write the music.
Here is another link to videos documenting the collaboration of the Wellington, New Zealand group Little Bushmen with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, including music arranged by New Zealand composer John Psathas. Little Bushmen and the APO.
Information on the 3rd UnCaged Toy Piano Competition
Hosted by toy piano virtuoso Phyllis Chen and cellist Johannes Moser. A link to Phyllis Chen’s website.
