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
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Ann Cleare: gravity dreams ii
The premiere of Ann Cleare's gravity dreams ii performed by pianists Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.Missioncommissionpodcast.com
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Miguel Zenón: Layer Upon Layer
The premiere of Miguel Zenón's Layer Upon Layer performed by pianist Matt Mitchell and guitarist Miles Okazaki. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.Missioncommissionpodcast.com
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6: Final Measures
The composers have reached the last stages of writing the piece - what more remains to be done before the music can finally take on a life of its own?Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.
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5: Working Title
The pieces have taken on a definitive shape, and a life of their own. How do composers communicate their vision - to the musicians, and to the audience? And how do they choose a name for their creations? Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.
Demystifying the process of how classical music gets made, each season we follow three composers as they create vibrant new works of music. From Columbia University's Miller Theatre. Hosted by Melissa Smey.