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.
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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.
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?
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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?
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4: Decisions, Decisions
We’ve reached that point in the creative process where hard decisions need to be made: keep, cut, continue, end – or maybe even start again? Which direction will the piece take?
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3: Piano +1
This season, the composers are writing music for piano plus one other instrument. We hear about their relationship with the piano, and their different approaches in composing for this instrument.
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2: Origin Story
Where do musical ideas and inspiration come from? In hearing these origin stories, we also learn more about the composers themselves.
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1: The Composers (Season 3)
An introduction to our composers: Ann Cleare, Wang Lu, and Miguel Zenón, as they begin their creative journey to compose new pieces of classical music in 6 weeks for Mission: Commission.
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Introducing Mission: Commission Season 3
What do you see when you hear music? Once you know the story behind the music, and the person behind the story, you’ll listen to music in a completely different way. Season 3 follows the creative journey of three world-class composers, Ann Cleare, Wang Lu, and Miguel Zenón. Over 6 weeks, listen as the very first ideas and notes grow and evolve into vibrant new pieces of music. Hosted by Melissa Smey, Artistic Director of Miller Theatre at Columbia University in New York.
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Kate Soper: Telephone
The premiere of Kate Soper's Telephone. Performed by Kate Soper and the Parker Quartet. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
Vijay Iyer: Room for Ghosts
The premiere of Vijay Iyer's Room for Ghosts. Performed by Vijay Iyer and the Parker Quartet. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
Oscar Bettison: all keens and slow airs...
The premiere of Oscar Bettison's all keens and slow airs... . Performed by the Parker Quartet. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
Introducing Mission: Commission Season 2
How does classical music actually get made? In season 2, the podcast follows the creative journey of three world-class composers, Oscar Bettison, Vijay Iyer, and Kate Soper, as they compose new works and unpack their creative process in real time. Over a period of 6 weeks, listen as the very first ideas and notes grow and evolve into vibrant new pieces of music. Hosted by Melissa Smey, Artistic Director of Miller Theatre at Columbia University in New York.
Learn more at http://missioncommissionpodcast.com
Augusta Read Thomas: Enchanted Invocation // Bebop Riddle
The premiere of Augusta Read Thomas’s Enchanted Invocation and Bebop Riddle. Performed by percussionist John Corkill.
Marcos Balter: Omolu
The premiere of Marcos Balter’s Omolu. Performed by harpist Parker Rasmsay.
Courtney Bryan: Synchronicity
The premiere of Courtney Bryan's Synchronicity. Performed by Andrae Murchison, trombone, and Courtney Bryan, piano.
6: Are We There Yet?
A look back at how the pieces came to life, and what happens next for our composers.
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5: Your Own Worst Critic
Still in the weeds, the composers grapple with how to shape the piece, and focus on the difficult task of balancing their inner composer with their inner editor.
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4: In the Zone
The composers are deep in the zone, sifting through their ideas for the piece, and reflect on where those ideas come from.
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3: Roadblocks, Detours, and Dead-Ends
At some point in every creative journey, things slow down - or even fall apart. What that stage feels like, and sounds like for every composer is wildly different.
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