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TRILLOQUY

238 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings

CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe.
TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC.

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Episodes

Opus 231 - "Blackify" (feat. Johnathan Gibbs)

February 16, 2024 15:38 - 51 minutes - 94 MB

Johnathan Gibbs returns to TRILLOQUY to offer updates as the newest member of the New York-based Dessoff Choirs. Loki and Johnathan return to the discussion of Handel and Negro Spirituals in honor of Black History Month, highlight the intersectional culture of Asian- and Afro-Americans, and address the challenge of burnout while working to shift classical music's status quo.  **Hear Loki and Johnathan's continued dialogue in episode 2 of "The Boys Are Black In Town" (available 2/23...

Opus 230 - "Windows" (feat. Brian Cole)

February 02, 2024 15:29 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Loki Karuna shines a light on some of the Black history of Winston-Salem, NC, chats with Brian Cole, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and reacts to his recent trip to Detroit for the annual Sphinx conference. Armenta (Hummings) Dumisani Minister Louis Farrakhan performs Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto Brian Cole Duo for Violin and Cello (Jessie Montgomery) Sphinx Connect ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 229 - "No Substitute for Time" (feat. Joe LaRocca)

January 26, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Loki Karuna shares a few words following his live "New Blue Sun" experience, chats with Joe LaRocca about the benefits (and challenges) of being a multi-instrumentalist, and expounds on a controversial statement by the late Langston Hughes. "New Blue Sun" by André 3000 Joe LaRocca "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain"  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 228 - The Powerful Piano (feat. James Daly)

January 18, 2024 19:40 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Loki Karuna offers a brief reaction to the film "American Fiction" as it relates to arts funding, chats with James Daly about "The Powerful Piano", and previews his upcoming reaction to Spike Lee's "Bamboozled".  Frederic Chopin - Ab Major Etude 'Aeolian Harp' (perf. James Daly) James Daly/San Ramon Academy of Music The Powerful Piano ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 227 - 2024 Reimagined (feat. Lara Downes)

January 11, 2024 16:09 - 51 minutes - 95 MB

Loki Karuna affirms his evolving feelings on George Gershwin, chats with Lara Downes about her latest project, "Rhapsody in Blue: Reimagined", and shares his 2024 resolution to strive toward absolute freedom. Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 226 - Kwame vs. Kwame (feat. Marina Chiche)

December 14, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Loki highlights words by the late Kwame Ture, chats with Parisian violinist and arts activist Marina Chiche, and responds to the historic appointment of Kwame Ryan as Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. "La Création du Monde" by Darius Milhaud Elaine Brown and Kwame Ture Interview (1993) Marina Chiche La Marseillaise par la violoniste Marina Chiche Charlotte Symphony Makes History, Names a Black Conductor as its New Music Director ★ Support this podcast ★ ...

Opus 225 - The Choral Opus (feat. Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett)

December 07, 2023 16:43 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Loki offers support and a call to action in light of recent news from choral director Alysia Lee, chats with Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett about the tradition and future of Black choral music, and spills some Bernstein tea.  Dear TMEA Music Education is in Hot Water (X Thread) Message from Alysia Lee Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett "Say Her Name" by Alysia Lee "Sit Down, Servant" arr. Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett Classical Musics Suicide Pact ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 224 - "Dialogue" (feat. Johnathan Gibbs)

November 30, 2023 17:14 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Loki pays his respects to the late Daisaku Ikeda, chats with Johnathan Gibbs about recent "classical" experiences as they relate to race and culture, and shares his continued journey of self-care as it related to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Daisaku Ikeda, Who Led Influential Japanese Buddhist Group, Dies at 95 X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Act I, Scene 2, Pool Hall, "Shoot your shot!" Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25 / Part 2 - "And then shall your light break forth" ...

Opus 223 - "Evolve & Travel" (feat. Zach Matteson and Nick Montopoli)

November 16, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Loki celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Classical Black Podcast, chats with Nick and Zach from the ensemble, Invoke, about their latest genre-bending album, and brings a famous TV moment featuring James Baldwin into the general dialogue of diversifying orchestras in the United States.  To Podcast or Not to Podcast? Reflections from the Hosts of “Classically Black” Invoke "Dustbowl" from Evolve & Travel "Evolve & Travel" from Evolve & Travel James Baldwin on the status quo ...

Opus 222 - "African American Voices II" (feat. Kellen Gray)

November 09, 2023 17:56 - 59 minutes - 108 MB

Loki takes a look at the perspective income of a conductor who's encouraging his orchestra to perform "conductorless", chats with Maestro Kellen Gray about his latest recording of orchestral music by Black composers, and highlights the concept of Human Revolution as it applies to his life and activism, in general.  Music Director Urges Musicians To Go Conductorless Minnesota Orchestra Financial Information Kellen Gray African American Voices II Concerto for Orchestra: I. Toccat...

Opus 221 - Dependent Arising (feat. Earl Maneein and Rachel Barton Pine)

November 02, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Loki celebrates his discovery of the Turtle Island Quartet, chats with Rachel Barton Pine and Earl Maneein about their latest metal-inspired violin concerto recording, and shares the dissonance he's feeling regarding the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X".  Turtle Island Quartet Earl Maneein Rachel Barton Pine "Dependent Arising" "Dependent Arising": I. Grasping at the Self "Dependent Arising": III. Gaté, gaté paragaté parasangaté,... ...

Opus 220 - Reflections in Time

October 26, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Loki shares news about the Metropolitan Opera's decision to platform a public reading of the Autobiography of Malcolm X, interviews pianist Althea Waites, and connects some of Malcolm X's words to a current DEI initiative being executed across the American orchestral landscape.  Marathon Reading of The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley Althea Waites, pianist "Flamenco" by Margaret Bonds "Tangamerican" by Margaret Bonds Inclusive Stages Initiative  ★ Support th...

Opus 219 - What Is Truth (feat. BLKBOK)

October 19, 2023 17:17 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MB

Loki shines a light on his recent discovery of "A Soulful Celebration" on Handel's "Messiah", chats with renegade neo-classical pianist, BLKBOK, and talks money as it relates to inflation and concert attendance.  "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Soulful Celebration BLKBOK "What is Truth" by BLKBOK ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 218 - My Wings Burned Off (feat. June Carryl)

October 12, 2023 12:53 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Loki offers updates on the drama at WCPE-FM and the Cleveland Institute of Music, shares his dialogue with June Carryl, the writer behind a new opera dedicated to the life of Oluwatoyin Salau, and speaks to the violence in the Middle East. North Carolina Radio Station Won’t Ban Met Opera Broadcasts After All Carlos Kalmar Put on Leave of Absence by Cleveland Institute of Music June Carryl "Say Her Name" by Alysia Lee The Story of Oluwatoyin Salau ★ Support this podcast ★ ...

Opus 217 - "Queens"

October 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Loki responds to WCPE-FM's decision to forego "controversial" opera broadcasts, chats with Maria Manuela Goyanes, Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and encourages activists and change makers to push through the tiring work of shifting societal status quo.  North Carolina radio station declines to broadcast 6 Met opera performances over objections to content X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Act III, Scene 5, Audubon Ballroom Maria Manuela Goyanes/Woolly Mammoth Theat...

Opus 216 - Conciertos Románticos

September 28, 2023 04:54 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MB

Loki highlights the struggle between the students of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Maestro Carlos Kalmar, chats with pianist Jorge Federico Osorio about his new album, "Conciertos Románticos", and speaks to how the critique of interracial dating has come into his life by way of classical musicians.  Inside the Crisis at CIM "Conciertos Románticos" "For the Boys" ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 215 - Twofold (feat. Brandon Patrick George)

September 21, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Loki shops for Metropolitan Opera tickets, chats with flutist Brandon Patrick George about his new album, "Twofold", and addresses recent police violence against a band director in Alabama. Buy "Twofold" by Brandon Patrick George "Afro Blue" at the Rainbow Room feat. Imani Winds Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 214 - Base Pay (feat. Arvind Manocha)

September 14, 2023 04:15 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Loki responds to the Philadelphia Orchestra musicians' rejection of a new contract, speaks with President and CEO of Wolf Trap, Arvind Manocha, and shares Bodhisattva wisdom from his weekend at a Black Buddhist retreat in Florida. Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians’ Contract Negotiations Stall: https://theviolinchannel.com/philadelphia-orchestra-musicians-contract-negotiations-stall/ Illharmonic Orchestra - Hip-Hop’s Love Ballad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgcFH07BvgA “You Are ...

Opus 213 - "Gia Đình"

September 07, 2023 03:28 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Guest co-host Johnathan Gibbs joins Loki to welcome him to NYC, to unpack media featuring Black conservatives, and to tease upcoming duo content. Loki features his recent conversation with composer Oswald Huỳnh, whose composition titled "Gia Đình" is quickly grabbing the attention of orchestras across the country. "Black Conservatives vs. White Liberals", by Jubilee Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1OddjmpCI&t=2058s "Gia Đình" by Oswald Huỳnh: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Opus 212 - "Honey, If It Wasn't for You"

August 31, 2023 05:52 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Loki comments on John Eliot Gardiner's backstage fist fight, chats with Barron Ryan about his book, "Honey, If It Wasn't for You", and responds to recent conversations among members of the Arts Administrators of Color Network. More on Barron Ryan and his latest book: https://prbythebook.com/experts/barron-ryan/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 211: Assimilation v. Integration (feat. Chris Jenkins)

August 17, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Loki Karuna weighs in on articles that describe classically trained musicians as "clones", chats with Chris Jenkins about his new book, "Assimilation v. Integration in Music Education", and shares his 2024 Presidential pick.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 210 - "Transition in Black" (feat. Michael Redmond)

August 10, 2023 03:50 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Loki Karuna shares his thoughts on the recent legal situation between Ana Netrebko and The Metropolitan Opera, chats with Michael Redmond about the music of his late father, and encourages unity, once again, between Black and Jewish communities in light of a Jamie Foxx social media post.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 209 - "Success" and "Benefit" (feat. Luke McEndarfer)

August 03, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Educators in Florida are expected to teach students that slavery was beneficial to many Black people; Loki responds and connects this issue to the arts. Loki chats with Luke McEndarfer, Artistic Director and CEO of the National Children's Chorus, and shares his ideas on the challenge of recording agreements to living composers.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 208 - Stop Pretending (feat. Laura Colgate)

July 27, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Loki highlights a potential challenge for equity-centered arts organizations in light of a recent decision by the Supreme Court, dialogues with Laura Colgate of the Boulanger Initiative, and offers a "peak behind the curtain" in the struggle between orchestras and new music.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 207 - "Enjoy Your Headache" (feat. Darren Isom)

July 20, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Loki Karuna responds to Joshua Jones' claims of racism from the Kansas City Symphony (as published in The Spotlight KC), interviews Darren Isom from The Bridgespan Group, and offers his latest example of "enjoying your headache".  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 206 - "Blacknificent" (feat. Kiana Corley)

July 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Loki Karuna chats with Kiana Corley about her upbringing in a so-called classical household and how it led her toward a career as a singer/songwriter at the intersection of folk and soul. Loki also responds to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's upcoming "Montgomery and the Blacknificent 7" concert, and speaks to the importance of decolonizing the way we market and present ourselves to the music industry, and to the world. CLICK HERE for exclusive deals from Nike: https://capitalonesh...

Opus 205 - Uncovered (feat. Karla Donahue Perez)

July 06, 2023 13:28 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MB

Loki Karuna chats with Karla Donahue Perez from the Catalyst Quartet about their mission to record all of the string quartet's by America's historical Black composers. Loki also addresses the Supreme Court's ruling on Affirmative Action, and speaks to his experiences and opinions on the government's failure to offer student load relief.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 204 - Becky With The Good Hair

June 27, 2023 21:12 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

Na'Zir McFadden is the Assistant Conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and joins Loki to unpack his trajectory to the podium, his plans for the future, and his thoughts and ideas on expanding orchestra audiences. Loki reads from the Lotus Sutra and explains the meaning of his new name, and offers an extremely personal look into his life in the weekly TRILLOQUY.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 203 - "Senzeni Na?"

June 21, 2023 12:35 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

Loki (formerly known as Garrett McQueen) speaks with cellist Abel Selaocoe about Africa, his travels as a musician, and the future he sees for so-called classical music. Loki offers his opinions on the intersection of Juneteenth and classical music programming, and highlights America's fundamental sin as a direct contributor to on-stage representation today.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 202 - Banned Books

June 14, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Garrett is back home from NYC and shares a story of trauma, resilience, and the arts that makes it possible. Damian Norfleet and Laura Kaminsky of Ensemble Pi chat with Garrett about one of their recent musical projects inspired by banned books, and Garrett encourages "turning poison into medicine" in the weekly TRILLOQUY.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 201 - Gameplay

June 07, 2023 10:24 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Garrett broadcasts from Brooklyn, NY and introduces the new sound and style of TRILLOQUY. Garrett chats with Keith Brown of Interlochen Public Radio about the show, GAMEPLAY, which celebrates excellence in video game music, and closes out the opus with a few thoughts on the Josh Jones/Kansas City Symphony situation.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Opus 200 - "It's Already Happening"

May 24, 2023 04:35 - 2 hours - 222 MB

INTRO: “Golliwog’s Cakewalk” by Claude Debussy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Rhv1E3tEM); “6 Keys to Having Genuine Dialogue” (https://www.sgi-usa.org/2022/05/09/6-keys-to-having-genuine-dialogue/); MOVEMENT ONE: “The Minnesota Orchestra presents the world premiere of ‘brea(d)th’” (https://dailyplanetdc.com/2023/04/28/the-minnesota-orchestra-presents-the-world-premiere-of-breadth/); “Breadth” by Carlos Simon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btA17lhNXfU&t=6s); “Why is classical music ma...

Opus 199 - The King's Singers

May 10, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 152 MB

INTRO: “Duel of the Fates” by John Williams (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_2bluVPsb0); “Granada” by Agustín Lara (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUWEYcv5pFU&list=PLF74lzd0FYzivYbVU5qjJXRjf6bKTbpBs&index=3); MOVEMENT ONE: “What Did Listeners Say When This Station Went A.I.?” (https://radioink.com/2023/05/02/what-did-listeners-say-when-this-station-went-a-i/); “Anything Is Possible” by Don Davis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iaV1cv6bKE&list=PLIlOL1e1PCesgtYwbhRwO1v9-M_tly_NJ&index=1...

Opus 198 - Equity Arc

May 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 200 MB

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Salastina: https://www.salastina.org/concerts/2023/5/6   INTRODUCTION: “Fragile” by String (live from Viña del mar 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jATVarJMyE0); “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” by Joel Thompson (live from Sphinx 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuT9Ml_Bvx8)   MOVEMENT ONE (13:44): “Blair Tindall, Whose Music Memoir Scandalized, Dies at 63”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/arts/television/blair-tindall-dead.html...

Opus 197 - "Champion"

April 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 195 MB

Support from TRILLOQUY comes from Salastina: https://www.salastina.org/ INTRODUCTION (00:00): “Forget” by Pogo (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMwa7WVb3k); “The Diva” from ‘The Fifth Element’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnTE2h0ZY74);   MOVEMENT ONE (18:10): A Fresh Approach to Classical Music Engages Live Audiences (https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/a-fresh-approach-to-classical-music-engages-live-audiences/); “Hello Gold Mountain” by Wu Fei, perf. Lehigh University...

Opus 196 - 'A' is for Aretha

April 19, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 218 MB

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Salastina: https://www.salastina.org   INTRODUCTION: SUPPORT THE FAMILY OF RALPH YARL (https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses); Nicki Minaj – “Itty Bitty Piggy”; Kendrick Lamar – “For Free?”   MOVEMENT ONE: Los Angeles’s Metro Is Using Classical Music as a Weapon (https://www.curbed.com/2023/03/los-angeles-metro-classical-music-subway.html); Once Overlooked Artists Are Strengthening the Classical Canon (https://www.inquirer.com/a...

Opus 195 - Lucha Libre!

April 12, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 228 MB

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Salastina: https://www.salastina.org   INTRODUCTION: Todd Harper’s Visual Scores (https://troutsongs.com/new-works-2020/); “Mnt I” from ‘Davka’ (https://www.discogs.com/release/2376251-Davka-Live); “Eruption” by Van Halen (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Czx8EWXb0); Excerpt from ‘Reaching Beyond’ (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34670537)   MOVEMENT 1 (22:40): “Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Reveals Himself: As a Composer” (https://www.n...

Opus 194 - Always, It Snows In April

April 05, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 211 MB

TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Salastina: https://www.salastina.org/ INTRODUCTION: “The Mandalorian” Main Theme by Ludwig Göransson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62x19Bepc5s); “The Sopranos” Opening Credits by Alabama 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJpNmYeooQE&t=41s); “Lo Chiamavano King” by Luis Bacalov (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1BiMHTVz8); “I Got a Name” by Jim Croce (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKd_P1qGIA) MOVEMENT ONE: “‘Of The Sea’ and other Blac...

Opus 193 - Music for Hope

March 29, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 183 MB

INTRODUCTION Joan Baez on Activism, Vietnam, and the Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcnNSavtoeI Joan Baez – “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=fIPJGljUkAc) Phil Donahue, “The Issue is Race” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47KGqsAexO0&t=5685s) Sister Souljah – “My God is a Powerful God” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUlWYEjECvI&list=RDEMdCqgD8ASnTG3wAI-jQuQCg&index=7) MOVEMENT ONE Arts-World Activism Saved the BBC Singers: https://...

Opus 192 - Señora Era

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 198 MB

INTRODUCTION Excerpt from “Coming to America”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot03YqYQ1Qo perf. Dr. Angela M. Wellman – “Michael Row Your Boat Ashore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQDpFAji6RU) P!NK – “Misery” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAg3Mz8BB9A) Amy Beach – Piano Concerto No. 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKYBhHK5Zh4) Cookiee Kawaii – “Violin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKHaoxU-GO8) MOVEMENT ONE “Why This LA Metro Station Cranked Up the Classical Musi...

Opus 191 - Never Give Up!

March 15, 2023 04:37 - 1 hour - 156 MB

INTRODUCTION  Brandee Younger Quartet Live @ Arts Center at Duck Creek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY9ghgmH_r0&t=1483s Esperanza Spalding – “Wild is the Wind” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl8-ea--oWs)   MOVEMENT 1 Archaeology Meets Music History: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/deer-antler-long-an-museum-storage-earliest-known-stringed-instruments-2261298 Vietnamese Classical Music Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ZMrcGUMro Deion Sanders is Working ...

Opus 190 - Donne

March 08, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 200 MB

INTRODUCTION Alicia Keys – “City of Gods (Part II)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b84Oxv6PR8) Blondie – “Rapture” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248g) Helen Reddy – “Delta Dawn” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzb7a1T4c1k) Valerie June – “Astral Plane” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN35g4eLQgg)      MOVEMENT 1 Carnegie Hall’s New Season: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/arts/music/carnegie-hall-2023-2024-season.html Tania León – “Tumbao” (perf. Eunbi Kim) ...

Opus 189 - Two Pianos

March 01, 2023 12:59 - 1 hour - 203 MB

INTRODUCTION Charley Pride – “Hope You’re Feelin’ Me” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlD01k4hYbw) Linda Martell – “San Francisco is a Lonely Town” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODGQrM1Elk) Charley Crockett – “Jamestown Ferry” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vHOZ-yBjjw)   MOVEMENT ONE “A Pittsburgh Orchestra Premieres Music Inspired by the Loss of a Parent”: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2023/02/01/chamber-orchestra-pittsburgh-symphony-concert-ticket-beethoven-a...

Opus 188 - What Kind of Fool Am I?

February 22, 2023 06:29 - 1 hour - 213 MB

INTRODUCTION Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – “Islands In The Stream” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpWldTFq2Jk) Phil Collins – “You'll Be In My Heart” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ZHlp6atUQ) Rick Astley – “Cry for Help” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2xel6q0yao) Lady Gaga – “Just Another Day” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVOsSXiDtQ)   MOVEMENT 1 “The Agony of Contemporary Classical Music” (https://amac.us/the-agony-of-contemporary-classical-music/) Reena Esmai...

Opus 187 - "A Whole Lion King"

February 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 209 MB

INTRODUCTION Girls in Airports - "Curtain of Life" (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CEekzmQJODc) Adrian Dunn/Adrian Dunn Singers/RIZE Orchestra - "Jericho" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hld86UsVjAg&list=OLAK5uy_kkG0trhjVuRISf8esc0RXYQXqLbPKUAIc&index=3) Ella Fitzgerald- "How High The Moon/Epic scat" LIVE 1966 [RITY Archives] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUmxnYheK0) Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEVZi_xd__I) MOVEMENT 1 Lint...

Opus 186 - RIP Radar

February 08, 2023 06:09 - 2 hours - 225 MB

INTRODUCTION Jessye Norman sings "Deep River" at Carnegie Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RRcITOyImM CHANTICLEER sings "There Is a Balm in Gilead": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbFgInbwxpk Howard Roberts Chorale sings "Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCsxc_yerj4 MOVEMENT 1 GRAMMYs Winner List: https://ew.com/awards/grammys/grammy-awards-2023-winners-list/ Only 11 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys: https://...

Opus 185 - Coin Fight

February 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 215 MB

INTRO Ding Xiaokui - "Love of Eagles" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs3UfPIhiok) Zequinha de Abreu - "Tico Tico" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ZnJCMQqwo) perf. Macalester African Music Ensemble - "Chana" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcBeuBggwVE) Traditional - "Cat Rambles to the Child's Saucepan" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6FmRLKi5U&list=PLx1Nd6N7U0a93cIjpA-yzJonCao2TSZam) William Banfield - "I'm DIZzy over Miles" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghHn6hANkXk...

Opus 184 - "Me OK"

January 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 194 MB

INTRO Wang Lu - "Urban Inventory" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BzCkMEadh8) Pyotr Tchaikovsky - Concerto for Violin and Orchcestra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=176ZO9pZGEc) MOVEMENT 1 (20:15) "Composers and Performers to Watch This Year": https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/01/20/classical-music-composers-performers-2023/ Xavier Dubois Foley - "Shelter Island" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4Pvmddsp0) Brittany J. Green - "Dark Forest" (https://ww...

Opus 183 - "Kendrick Had A Dream"

January 18, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 248 MB

INTRO Kendrick Lamar - "We Cry Together" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUGyZM9rcnY) "It's Not Over Until the Soprano Dies" (https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/99/10/03/nnp/clement-undoing.html?_r=1&oref=slogin) MOVEMENT 1 "Gen Z and Millennials' Surprise Obsession" (https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230113-gen-z-and-young-millennials-surprising-obsession) Jakub Józef Orliński & Aleksander Dębicz - "Stay Home" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur34iWfakhI) ...

Opus 182 - Grover

January 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 201 MB

INTRO: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ariana-grande-8-1234643145/) Céline Dion - "The Power of Love"  Céline Dion - "My Heart Will Go On" perf. Céline Dion - "God Bless America" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LSarhZpnMs) MOVEMENT ONE: Marin Alsop Claims Cate Blanchett Film is 'Anti-Woman' (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/marin-alsop-tar-cate-blanche...

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