TRILLOQUY
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsCLASSICAL 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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Opus 182 - Grover
January 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 201 MBINTRO: 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...
Opus 181 - "Junt"
January 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBMovement One: · Black Administrators of Opera Release Letter in Support of Afton Battle: https://operawire.com/black-administrators-of-opera-release-letter-in-support-of-afton-battle/ · Young musicians keep showing up on concert stages. It’s not clear they’re ready: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/young-musicians-keep-showing-up-on-concert-stages-its-not-clear-theyre-ready?fbclid=IwAR3hIysCFSu52hGEXu__-xWKw_lOMofAJdXm19oSdXClWOod2rdva4sfMbI Movement Two: · ...
Opus 180 - Long December
December 28, 2022 16:08 - 2 hours - 252 MBPlaylist · Paul Williams – “Ain’t No Hole in the Washtub” · perf. Scatman Crothers and Redd Foxx – “All of Me” · Sean O’Louighlin – “Imani” · Paul Moravec – “The Shining” · perf. Babatunde Akinboboye – Nigerian National Anthem · Mongo Santamaria – “Afro Blue” · Counting Crows – “Long December” · Vijay Iyer – “Optimism” · Vijay Iyer – “Human Archipelago” · Danger Mouse & Black Thought – “Identical Deaths” More ...
Opus 179 - When Christmas Comes
December 21, 2022 16:16 - 2 hours - 226 MBPlaylist: "We Are Santa's Elves" (from 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer') perf. Kathleen Kim - "Mein Herr Marquis (from 'Die Fladermaus' by Johann Strauss) The Misfits - "I Like Your Style" perf. Leslie Odom Jr. feat. Mzansi Youth Choir - "Little Drummer Boy" perf. Black Violin - "Carol of the Bells" Mariah Carey - "When Christmas Comes" Fleet Foxes - "White Winter Hymnal" perf. Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas - "Tu che le vanita" (from Verdi's 'Don Carlo') (post intervie...
Opus 178 - Soul Sanctuary
December 14, 2022 13:43 - 2 hours - 235 MBSoprano Maria Clark and pianist Maria Thompson Corley navigate intense emotion, scars of suffering, and religious passion through hymns, spirituals, and gospel tunes on their latest album, "Soul Sanctuary". They both join Garrett (1:09:00) to discuss the album, the importance of the spiritual, and the cultural narratives that are drawn from this form of Black classical music. Garrett and Scott kick off the show with a nod to the tradition of Jewish music and discuss music that bridge...
Opus 177 - Experiments in Opera
December 07, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 243 MBExperiments in Opera is focused on re-writing the story of opera, with one of their latest projects fusing contemporary subject matter and musical aesthetics with opera serialized for TV! The organization's Executive Director, Aaron Siegel, joins Garrett (1:07:00) to talk about the TV opera, ideas on dismantling the status quo of opera, and insights on how to cultivate younger audiences. Garrett and Scott offer commentary on WFMT's new radio program geared toward younger audiences, t...
Opus 176 - "And He Shall Purify"
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 224 MBGarrett and Scott kick things off with a welcome to the holiday season and move into the New York Times' take on Sphinx, and the latest from "I Care If You Listen". The guys share music by Dear Silas, Blanco Brown, and more. Multi-time Grammy-nominated artist Curtis Stewart returns to TRILLOQUY to discuss his upcoming performance of Julia Perry's violin concerto, his approach to playing and understanding music, and how musical languages can connect and create communities. Garrett and...
Opus 175 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
November 23, 2022 17:16 - 2 hours - 223 MBFor the past several years, the South Dakota Symphony has engaged local Indigenous communities through dialogue, music making, and recently, with a new recording! The ensemble's Music Director, Delta David Gier, and resident artist, Bryan Akipa join Garrett and talk about racial relations in South Dakota, the formation of the Lakota Music Project, and what the impact has been for white and Indigenous communities. Garrett and Scott celebrate Esperanza Spalding and offer feedback on th...
Opus 174 - "Putting On A Good Show"
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBThis week Garrett and Scott highlight the power of inter-disciplinary blending and collaboration and the benefits therein with the help of an HBCU band inspired article by Katie Brown and a profile on cellist and "clown" Karen Hall. The guys highlight compositions by James Lee III, Shawn Okpebholo, Ludwig Göransson, and many others. Composer Elijah Daniel Smith returns to the third movement to talk more about life as an emerging composer, as well as the importance of respecting the d...
Opus 173 - Black Caviar of Hip-Hop
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBElijah Daniel Smith is a composer whose star is rising, with performances and commissions from orchestras across the country. He joins Garrett (57:00) to talk about the rock band origins of his musical trajectory, the vital nature of artist service organizations, and his reactions to being critiqued in a previous opus of TRILLOQUY. Scott honors Orchestra Noir's recent performance with Rick Ross and the late singer, Mimi Parker, Garrett speaks to the new movie, "Tár" and shares a cove...
Opus 172 - $100 for Opera
November 02, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 200 MBRocky, Lee, and Paige, hosts of "The Score" from Minnesota Opera return for part 2 of their conversation with Garrett in the third movement (58:00). Garrett and Scott honor Dia de los Muertos with Mexican music of different shades, engage conversation about the affordability of opera, and consider the nuance behind teaching music students who will likely never "make it" in the field. TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Schubert Club.
Opus 171 - The Score
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBMinnesota Opera's Rocky, Lee, and Paige have been innovating the classical field with their hit podcast, "The Score". They join Garrett (56:30) to talk about the musical inspirations of the podcast, the issues they're working to engage within the opera field, and the nuances of leaving those who don't want to change behind. Scott offers music by Matisyahu, Garrett highlights a string quartet by Michael Laster, and the guys recount their week away from the studio, from the good to the...
Opus 170 - Say You Won't
October 19, 2022 11:23 - 1 hour - 143 MBGarrett and Scott offer a pre-recorded opus this week that features conversations about social media's role in "classical" audience development, organ music by Black composers, and the alleged connection between AirBnB and midwest orchestras. Violinist Asher Laub is featured in the third movement to unpack his unique journey and career creating covers as an electro-violinist, and the guys spend the final movement discussing their perspectives on the latest Kanye West sagas. TRILLOQ...
Opus 169 - "Both"
October 12, 2022 11:14 - 2 hours - 169 MBShelley Washington lives at the intersections of many "boths" and has written a piece that explores it. She joins Garrett (1:02:00) to discuss the duality of her existence, mental health, and what it's like being a composer at these intersections. Scott celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day with "Navajo Piano", Garrett shares some African drumming, and the guys discuss the week in news. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club: https://schubert.org/events/list/page/2/ Playlist:...
Opus 168 - "76.4% Historical White Men"
October 05, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBBrian Raphael Nabors is described as a composer of emotionally enriching music that tells exciting narratives with its vibrant themes and colorful harmonic language. He joins Garrett (1:04:00) to talk about his southern upbringing, his upcoming premieres, and his perspective on a slowly evolving "classical" music ecosystem. Scott honors Kate Bush and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music by Manuel Ponce, Garrett shares his weekend of theater and choirs, and the guys unpack so...
Opus 167 - White Power Outage Vol. 2
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 244 MBFollowing a critically acclaimed debut, the second iteration of the album "White Power Outage" includes everything from classically-stylized Latin music to hip hop to spoken word. Nick Cooper, Karega Ani, and Michele Thibeaux are among the collaborators on the album, and they join Garrett (1:13:00) to unpack some of the music featured on the album as well as the sentiments and stories that inspired them. Scott offers a "sharp" that challenges concert hall "shushers", Garrett recounts...
Opus 166 - "I'm Also Noticing the Wig"
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBThe debate over opera's use of skin-darkening makeup has triggered many conversations, and even more opinions. Opera superstar Limmie Pulliam returns to share his idea on this issue and to highlight the growing need for unity among musicians of color. Scott shares music inspired by his recent trip home to Omaha, NE, Garrett introduces the idea of racism in computer music to TRILLOQUY, and the guys celebrate Imani Winds, Ray LaMontagne, and more. The guys close the show with a TRILLOQ...
Opus 165 - "There's a Difference Between Singing and Sangin'"
September 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBAfter leaving the performance industry for many years, Limmie Pulliam has returned and is considered, among many, an up-and-coming superstar. With upcoming performances at the Metropolitan Opera, he's notable at the very least. Limmie joins Garrett (1:00:00) to offer insights into his start with music, his departure, and the unlikely situation that brought him back. Scott offers new by Björk and shines a light on Maestro Ofentse Pitse, Garrett returns to music by Kanyé West and speak...
Opus 164 - Hope
September 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 214 MBKaren Slack is not only one of the nation's most celebrated sopranos, but a leading voice in changing-making spaces in classical music, as well as the host of one of the industry's most popular digital talk shows: #KikiKonvos. She joins Garrett (59:00) to offer her ideas and opinions on arts activism, what it takes to traverse a predominantly white industry as a person of color, and fostering unity across generational lines. Scott honors Irma Thomas and shares his experiences present...
Opus 163 - Decolonizing the Music Room
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBDecolonizing ideas and structures require an engagement of educational systems, and Decolonizing the Music Room is uniquely poised to do that work. The organization's Founder and Executive Director, Brandi Waller-Pace, joins Garrett (1:01:00) to unpack the idea of decolonization, the process of building the organization, and her ideas on unity and reparations. Scott celebrates Chastity Brown while criticizing FN Meka, Garrett shares his experiences at a Rammstein show, and the guys w...
Opus 162 - The Waves Cafe
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 203 MBThe Waves Cafe is a new kind of venue: a pop-up cafe where the menu features live poetry and new music. Described as small, fresh, ephemeral, and unpredictable, you never know what you’re going to hear through this refreshed approach to live music. The Waves Cafe's founder, Maura Bosch, joins Garrett (1:05:00) to talk about what inspired The Waves Cafe, the importance of this unique space in today's arts ecosystem, and more. Scott and Garrett celebrate Solange's collaboration with Ne...
Opus 161 - "Radical Haus"
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBAfter meeting at a Buddhist-inspired creator convening, New York-based artists HUNT DAWG and YOUAGOODKID have joined forces to disrupt violence and hate with an album called RADICAL HAUS. They join Garrett (1:01:00) to talk about their musical inspirations, Buddhism's impact on their radical approach, and what they think about "classical" music. Scott shares music by Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Garrett celebrates the symphonic sounds of Brent Faiyaz, and the guys unpack the diversi...
Opus 160 - Glory to Glorzo
August 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBMany don't know that the United States military offers training for composers, but Greg LeGette is a living example. He joins Garrett 1:01:00 to talk about life in the military, traversing the industry as a living, white male composer, and his ideas on American classical music. Garrett celebrates music from Rick and Morty and recounts his weekend at a Buddhist commune, Scott reports on classical music's diminishing audiences, and the guys discuss the idea of cancelling Russian in lig...
Opus 159 - "Beyoncé and You"
August 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBThere are many contemporary choral arts institutions that prioritize the "traditional" repertoire - the Southern California-based Choral Arts Initiative is not one of them. Artistic Director Brandon Elliott joins Garrett (55:00) to talk about their new album, the power of entrepreneurship, and his unique view of diversity. Scott and Garrett share their favorites from Beyoncé's latest album, discuss the latest misstep by the Aspen Music Festival, unpack a fundraising call from the Met...
Opus 158 - "We Love You, Brother"
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBPulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon is one of America's busiest composers, and her catalogue is even more vast than many people realize. She joins Garrett (49:00) to talk about the Pulitzer win, her late brother, and the influence of East Tennessee on her musical identity. Scott unpacks "The Price of Luck" and highlights a one-man band; Garrett celebrates Tower of Power and offers a critical look on a historic conductor hire, and the guys spend the finale raising awareness about th...
Opus 157 - "Here, Bullet"
July 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBInspired by the viscerally provocative poem, "Here, Bullet" by Brian Turner, the art song of the same name by composer Kurt Erickson is, among many things, a plea for western classical arts spaces to directly address gun violence. This composition inspired multi-disciplinary artist Will Chase to write a screenplay, which will be the foundation for an upcoming short film. Both Kurt and Will join Garrett (1:02:00) to unpack the inspirations and challenges of this work, along with its c...
Opus 156 - "Leading with Compassion"
July 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBKelly Hall-Tompkins is a professional violinist and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur whose love for music, coupled with her grandmother's loving spirit, inspired Music Kitchen: the pioneer organization to bring top classical music artists in concert into homeless shelters. Kelly talks with Garrett (1:02:00) about Music Kitchen's origins, the impact it's had on patrons, and how we all can change the world by leading with compassion. Scott celebrates Maestro Jeri Lynn Johnson and Joe Ra...
Opus 155 - "On The One"
July 06, 2022 04:58 - 1 hour - 194 MBOne of the biggest challenges for living composers today is getting music played by orchestras, but Akron-based music creator Eriq Troi focuses on his gift, utilizing digital technology to fuse the sounds of funk, Western classical, and more. He joins Garrett (1:05:00) to talk about his process, his own discovery of Black orchestral musicians, and his early inspirations. Scott turns to the music of Eric Ewazen, Garrett celebrates Mason Bates, and the guys unpack the week's news in po...
Opus 154 - "What Is American"
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBApplauded by The Washington Post as “a perfect encapsulation of today’s trends in chamber music,” and by The New Yorker as “independent-minded,” the GRAMMY nominated PUBLIQuartet’s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. The ensemble's Jannina Norpoth and Curtis Stewart join Garrett (1:00:00) to unpack the music and inspiration behind their latest album, "What Is American". Scott continues his Pride Month-inspired musical...
Opus 153 - "The Barrel"
June 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBOrchestral percussion is usually only featured from the back of the stage, but Third Coast Percussion is changing the concert experience by bringing percussion to the front. Garrett chats with Sean and David (1:00:00) from this unique quartet to unpack their new album, "Perspective", and to get their thoughts on musical entrepreneurship, collaborating with today's most famous composers, and more. Scott honors the music of Aldous Harding, Garrett shares his favorite tracks from Drake'...
Opus 152 - Third Sister
June 15, 2022 05:31 - 1 hour - 212 MBThis year, Raven Chacon became the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his "Voiceless Mass". He joins Garrett (1:00:00) to talk about his reactions to the win, his perspective on Indigenous land acknowledgements, and more. Garrett and Scott cover a Lizzo misstep, unpack a maestro's words pertaining to "thoughts and prayers", and highlight music by Jennifer Higdon, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Scott takes the lead in the final movement to address racist reactio...
Opus 151 - "Welcome Back"
June 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBLed by rap duo Thee Phantom and The Phoenix, the Illharmonic Orchestra masterfully links classic hip-hop with "classical" music in a way that's wowed audiences from Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, and countless other venues. The duo joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about their recent developments, the Illharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Juneteenth concert, and more. Scott offers insights on TV themes from decades past and celebrates Pride Month with a Lil...
TRILLOQUY Replay - The Black Orchestral Network
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBOpus 150 of the TRILLOQUY podcast featured a conversation between Garrett and two of the leaders of the newly formed Black Orchestral Network: Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold. Check out their uncut conversation which covers the differing levels of arts activism, BON's plans for the industry, what freedom for Black orchestral musicians really looks like, and more. Learn more: https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org **TRILLOQUY RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES AND THE START OF SEASON 4 ON...
TRILLOQUY Replay - The Living Earth Show
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBOpus 148 of TRILLOQUY featured Garrett's conversation with Travis and Andy from The Living Earth Show. Check out their extended, uncut interview where the guys talk about cannabis, "noise" music, and more. Check out all of this collective's work at: https://www.thelivingearthshow.com. ***Season 4 of TRILLOQUY returns with brand new opuses beginning June 8th!***
TRILLOQUY Replay - Damian Norfleet
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn February of 2022, Damian Norfleet joined Garrett for Op. 139 of TRILLOQUY to discuss mass incarceration, solitary confinement, and a then upcoming collaboration with Ensemble Pi that explored those conversations musically. This week, Garrett offers the extended, uncut conversation that covers adjusting to life in Minnesota, a deeper look at the historical violence of prisons, and more. Damian Norfleet: https://www.damiannorfleet.com **TRILLOQUY WILL RETURN WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES...
Opus 150 - Indefatigable
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 206 MBThe newly formed Black Orchestral Network, led by some of the western classical industry's biggest stars, is demanding immediate change from orchestras with a focus on hiring Black musicians into tenure-track positions by the end of the 2022-2023 orchestral season. Two of the organization's founders, Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold, join Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about the goals of BON and what the potential impact of hiring Black musicians more intentionally could...
Opus 149 - Inca y Maya
May 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBAfter enjoying a career as a successful ballet dancer, Christina Salerno shifted into the field of arts administration where her work as Executive Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra earned her the 2022 title of "Executive Director of the Year"! She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences in "classical" dance, the successes she's seen with the IPO, and her thoughts on shifting programming toward equity and audience development. Scott honors Cinco de Mayo with music by...
Opus 148 - "That's Alien, TO YOU"
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 234 MBThe Living Earth Show exists to push the boundaries of technical and artistic possibility while amplifying voices, perspectives, and bodies that the classical music tradition has often excluded. The group's Travis Andrews and Andy Meyerson join Garrett in this week's third movement to share more about their work and to explore conversation that affirms words like "noise" and "weird" as they relate to live performance. Scott concludes his celebration of International Guitar Month with...
Opus 147 - "Cliff Hanger"
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 225 MBBased in Philadelphia, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra was established as a model for the 21st-century American orchestra with a mission to combine artistic excellence with cultural diversity. The ensemble's Artistic Director, Jeri Lynne Johnson, joins Garrett to discuss the origins of Black Pearl, changing the culture surrounding "traditional" repertoire, and more. In movement two, Scott continues his celebration of International Guitar Month with music performed by Paul Galbraith...
Opus 146 - Justice and Legitimacy
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 233 MBDr. Eugene Rogers is a two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY® Award nominee who is recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. He joins Garrett in the third movement to talk about how Black culture drives many people's love of music, his new role as conductor of the Washington National Chorus, and the upcoming premiere of the "Justice Symphony" that he will lead in June. Scott o...
Opus 145 - "Hoochie Coochie Mane"
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 228 MBThis week, Garrett and Scott spend some time reviewing and unpacking the latest Grammy Award ceremony, highlighting the show's performances by Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Curtis Stewart, Chris Stapleton, and several others. In the second movement, Garrett revisits a bit of operatic video game music while Scott honors the birth anniversary of Muddy Waters. Perri and Charlotte from the "Thrilled to Announce" podcast join Garrett in the third movement to discuss digital creation, DEI in opera,...
Opus 144 - Song to the Moon
March 30, 2022 13:38 - 2 hours - 227 MBLast week, Jayme Alilaw joined Garrett to outline her journey to, away from, and back to opera. She returns this week to offer a break down of activism in opera spaces, advice on traversing tokenization, and a call to action for people not yet engaged by "classical" institutions. Garrett and Scott conclude Women's History Month with music performed by Leontyne Price and Nathalie Joachim, and the guys offer their opinions to the recent Oscar scandal. Playlist: Nina Simone - "To Be ...
Opus 143 - Butterflies and Little Birds
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 225 MBFounded in 2020, the Black Opera Alliance has continued to stake its claim on arts activism, with the organization both speaking up for Black professionals in opera and speaking against institutions in opera that maintain the status quo. Among BOA's Leadership Council members is soprano Jayme Alilaw, who joins Garrett to talk about art, activism, and accountability. Scott honors Annie Lennox in the second movement, and offers his thoughts on dealing with hecklers in arts spaces. Both...
Opus 142 - Take Two (and free Brittney Griner)
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 225 MBChallenging colonial definitions of "classical music" requires a multi-cultural approach, and Maryam Yusefzadeh is doing it in her own way. She joins Garrett to talk about her approach to broader aesthetics tied to the word "classical", engaging the spiritual connection she has with performing, and the album, "Migration", which features some of her music. Scott reprises the music of Dobrinka Tabakova and celebrates the newly created Nina Simone Piano Competition. Garrett challenges t...
Opus 141 - Written in Stone
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBWhat stories do our monuments tell? What legacies do they embody? What memories do they cement? These questions will be explored at Washington DC's Kennedy Center this month through a collection of new operas, including one called "Rise", with music by Kamala Sankaram. Kamala joins Garrett to talk about her introduction to opera, what "Rise" is meant to relay to audiences, and how this work continues the push for more new music in traditional "classical" spaces. Scott highlights the ...
Opus 140 - "So White, So What?"
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 235 MBBrittany J. Green is a North Carolina-based composer, creative, and educator whose works engage everything from Black feminist theory to the rupture of systems. She joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about her music, her studies of Julius Eastman, and how differing queer perspectives played a role in 20th century instrumental music. Scott returns to this year's "classical" Grammy conversation, highlights the music of Odetta, and offers his thoughts concerning the con...
Opus 139 - Joe Hill
February 23, 2022 05:17 - 2 hours - 230 MBGarrett leads Marble City Opera in the world premiere of "I Can't Breathe" by Leslie Burrs and Brandon Gibson this week, so he and Scott meet virtually to discuss composer complaints about this year's Classical Grammy nominations, the newly-explored political opinions of William Grant Still, and lots more. Garrett features his recent conversation with Damian Norfleet, who will present a musical work on the issues of mass incarceration and solitary confinement in conjunction with Ense...
Opus 138 - "Breaking the Law"
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBBeethoven's "Fidelio" famously includes a chorus of prisoners, and in a new production by Heartbeat Opera the roles will be played by actual incarcerated individuals. The company's Ethan Heard and Kelly Griffin join Garrett to talk about the process of engaging these individuals, the relationship that's being built between opera and the prison system, and Heartbeat Opera's larger goal of engaging new audiences. Garrett and Scott draw proximity between sports and "classical" music as ...
Opus 137 - Tanbou
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 217 MBFor a generation, Haiti has been the image of liberation and freedom for countless Black people across the western world. Haitian violinist, administrator, and music educator Victoria Joseph joins Garrett to showcase the work she's doing on the island and to unpack the opportunities, potential empowerment, and responsibilities connected with teaching the next generation of musicians. Scott shines a light on an upcoming hip hop documentary, Garrett reviews a new album by Joy Guidry, a...
Opus 136 - "Dreadlocked Uncle Ben"
February 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 216 MBFife and Drum ensembles in the United States may seem quintessentially colonial, but they actually belong to a tradition with deep roots in Black History! Shaina Rush from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps joins Garrett to talk about DEI in the military, her experiences in one of the America's premiere ensembles, and the Black folk tradition of fife and drum that still exists today! Scott affirms the importance of equity work "from the inside" and honors a uniquely...