Latest Quartet Podcast Episodes
Protest Singing, Part 3: Black Lives Matter
Choral Fixation - July 16, 2021 04:05 - 58 minutesJacqui and Liz are extremely grateful to their guests for the rich and illuminating discussion of the current state of protest singing within the Black Lives Matter movement. Thank you Micah Hendler, Nikki Nesbary, Caullen Hudson, and Patrice Rhone. Micah Hendler is a musical changemaker, and ...
Protest Singing, Part 2: We Shall Overcome
Choral Fixation - March 19, 2021 04:05 - 46 minutesThe books and songs discussed in this episode include: O Sanctissima performed by the Daughters of Saint Paul, 2010 The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe, performed by the Canadian Brass The History of We Shall Overcome uploaded to YouTube by creator Genie Deez, June 15, 2020 I’...
Spotlight Song #2: Barrett's Privateers (and Other Sea Shanties)
Choral Fixation - February 01, 2021 05:05 - 58 minutesBig thanks go out to Canadian folk music icon Garnet Rogers. He kindly shared with us some amazing stories and fantastic music recommendations. Go to his website to purchase his memoir Night Drive: Travels with My Brother about his time on the road with Stan and check out his music on his websit...
Protest Singing, Part 1: A Little Bit of History
Choral Fixation - January 19, 2021 05:05 - 38 minutesThe books, songs and Saturday morning cartoon discussed in this episode include: The World in Six Songs by Daniel J. Levitin, from Penguin Random House The World in Six Songs: Dr. Daniel Levitin at TEDxUSC 2012 The Power of Grayskull by Prince Adam, aka He-Man The "Tenore Ulianesu" singing S...
Spotlight Song #1: Hasselhoff's Looking for Freedom
Choral Fixation - November 11, 2020 01:17 - 28 minutesThis episode, we’re doing a deep dive on a song that means a lot to Germans who remember the heady days of reunification in 1989. If you want to do your own exploration of the earworm that may* have ended the Cold War, check out: David Hasselhoff - Looking For Freedom Official Music Video: h...
Choir! Choir! Choir! and Pop-up Pub Choirs
Choral Fixation - June 12, 2020 05:05 - 50 minutesThis episode, we ask: why do (lots of) people (who might not normally join a choir) love singing (everything from AM radio classics to Handel's Messiah) together (in pubs and bars)? Find us on Facebook and Twitter Email us at [email protected] *ADDITIONAL THANKS WE FORGOT TO INCLUDE ...
Why do we love singing Christmas songs? (Holiday Special!)
Choral Fixation - December 13, 2019 01:09 - 19 minutesMusic Notes & Special Guest Stars Ep. 1 December 12, 2019 We Wish You A Merry Merry Christmas Traditional English Folksong Adapted and Arranged by Kirby Shaw (Hal Leonard) Jingle Bells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CWJNqyub3o In the Bleak Midwinter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExZbY-zP...
What is Choral Fixation?
Choral Fixation - November 30, 2019 22:11 - 1 minuteWe’re using choirs and group singing to talk about emotional discovery. Singing is an intimate experience rooted in our bodies, and when people share their songs with others, choirs can create a powerful sense of solidarity, unity and identity. We’re exploring how people are doing that in 2020, ...
Episode 4: Daniel Lee on Founding University Ensembles
Robert in Concert - January 10, 2019 02:57 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsDaniel Lee, co-founder of the Intermission Orchestra at Berkeley , discusses the hurdles of starting an ensemble at a university, including making it a positive social experience. We talk about succession, working with music departments, setting up an audition process, and building trust.
Jared Sims in Portsmouth, NH
Jared Sims podcast - December 29, 2018 03:12 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingwith: Mike Effenberger, keys Rob Gerry, bass Mike Walsh, drums
Episode 3: Tricia Park and the Human Musician
Robert in Concert - November 02, 2018 17:52 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsTricia Park, world-class violinist and entrepreneur, talks about her experiences starting and playing in her many projects. We also discuss audience engagement and the importance of the human making the sounds on the stage.
Episode 2: Dana Zimbric
Robert in Concert - October 17, 2018 21:35 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, I interview Dana Zimbric, the Artistic Director for both the Classics for Kids Philharmonic and the California Chamber Orchestra. We talk about the difficulties of having a career in classical music and how to make classical music representative of the people of the world. She ...
Episode 1: David Dong
Robert in Concert - September 25, 2018 15:50 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsI interview David Dong, founder of the Intermission Orchestra at UCSD. I met him there while I was working on a master's degree at the School of Global Policy and Strategy. We then went on to found Resonance Horizon. David has a BA in Music Composition from UCSD.
Trailer
Robert in Concert - September 20, 2018 00:38 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsRobert in Concert explores the classical music ecosystem by interviewing founders of the New Wave of startups, those who challenge tradition, create fresh concert experiences, empower their audiences, and bring classical music into the future.
Radio Interview in Kuala Lumpur
Jared Sims podcast - April 20, 2018 15:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMy friend Tay Cher Siang and I spoke on the radio in Kuala Lumpur.
Helmut Lachenmann PRESSION (Lucas Fels, with English Subtitles)
Arditti Quartet - June 26, 2017 23:00 - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHelmut Lachenmann PRESSION (Lucas Fels, with English Subtitles) Helmut Lachenmann talks to Lucas Fels about the genesis of Pression for solo cello. The documentary is followed by a performance of Pression by Lucas Fels, in the presence of the composer.
Mexico Ocean
Jared Sims podcast - November 10, 2016 16:15 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJared Sims on flutes, clarinets, and alto saxophone. Buy this full album on iTunes or hear it at www.jaredsims.bandcamp.com.
Live from High Fidelity 32: Jon Brion
Live from High Fidelity - May 06, 2016 06:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur buddy Jon Brion is our special guest
Live from High Fidelity 31: Adam Levy
Live from High Fidelity - August 20, 2015 15:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLive from High Fidelity 31: Adam Levy; Guitarist/Songwriter Adam Levy is our guest.
Jambalaya by Hank Williams
Jared Sims podcast - July 01, 2015 13:31 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJared Sims on all saxes
Your Cheatin' Heart by Hank Williams
Jared Sims podcast - July 01, 2015 13:30 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJared Sims on all saxes
Live from High Fidelity 30: Inara George
Live from High Fidelity - June 14, 2015 00:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsInara George of The Bird and the Bee is our guest!
Live from High Fidelity 29: Maria McKee
Live from High Fidelity - May 19, 2015 18:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSinger, songwriter Maria Mckee joins us.
Live from High Fidelity 28: Matt Sharp of The Rentals
Live from High Fidelity - April 30, 2015 00:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsMatt Sharp of The Rentals is our guest
Live from High Fidelity 27: Susanna Hoffs
Live from High Fidelity - March 24, 2015 08:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSusanna Hoffs of The Bangles is our guest.
Helmut Lachenmann String Quartet no. 1 'Gran Torso'
Arditti Quartet - February 16, 2015 00:00 - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsArditti Quartet perform Helmut Lachenmann String Quartet no. 1 'Gran Torso' at The Chapel, Kings College, London as part of an IMR/IMLR symposium on Lachenmann's music.
Helmut Lachenmann String Quartet no. 3 'Grido'
Arditti Quartet - February 16, 2015 00:00 - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsArditti Quartet perform Helmut Lachenmann String Quartet no. 3 'Grido' at The Chapel, Kings College, London as part of an IMR/IMLR symposium on Lachenmann's music
Live from High Fidelity 26: Tom & Eric
Live from High Fidelity - February 10, 2015 22:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBack to our roots just playing records for each other!
Reflections
Jared Sims podcast - February 10, 2015 05:13 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingI recorded myself playing four saxophones. This is Reflections by Thelonious Monk.
Nine Saxophones Overdubbed
Jared Sims podcast - February 10, 2015 04:48 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingContemplation by McCoy Tyner done by nine saxophones all played by Jared Sims.