How the composer of today sees the contemporary world around him. Interviews, commentary and musical illustration provide a better picture of the modern composer. The series is hosted by Burrill Phillips, composer and professor of music at the University of Illinois.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://www.unlockingtheairwaves.org/programs/composer-in-the-world-of-today/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
American work for chorus and orchestra
This program focuses on contemporary American compositions for choruses with orchestral accompaniment.
Symphony of premonition and reminiscence
This program, "A Symphony of Premonition and Reminiscence," focuses on the work of Henry Cowell.
Paradox of strict limitation
This program, "Paradox of Strict Limitation," discusses the virtues of self-imposed limitation in modern composition.
American work for chorus and orchestra
This program focuses on contemporary American compositions for choruses with orchestral accompaniment.
Symphony of premonition and reminiscence
This program, "A Symphony of Premonition and Reminiscence," focuses on the work of Henry Cowell.
Music by Peter Mennin
This program looks at the music of 20th century American composer Peter Mennin and how it illustrates characteristics of contemporary music midway through the century.
Four-hand music for piano
This program focuses on piano compositions for four hands, as well as the pianists who excel at four-hand piano.