Episode #5: 27 September, 2020. Part 2 of 2 — Debra continues her discussion with Dr. Pamela Haynes, pianist and co-dedicatee of the song cycle “Your John Keats.” Together, they explore Pamela’s view of the cycle from the piano bench,... Continue Reading →
Episode #4: 20 September, 2020. Part 1 of 2 -- Debra talks with Dr. Pamela Haynes, pianist and co-dedicatee of the song cycle "Your John Keats." Together, they explore Pamela's view of the cycle from the piano bench, and how... Continue Reading →
George Gershwin (1898-1937) True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius. Irving Berlin is the greatest songwriter that has ever lived... His songs... Continue Reading →
23 September, 2020 Since August, I've been working on an orchestration project that is quite extensive and exciting. The source is a song cycle by Trinidadian composer Dominique Le Gendre entitled "Songs of the Islands." I was introduced to the... Continue Reading →
Episode #3: 13 Sept, 2020. Debra interviews Daniel Belcher, Grammy-winning operatic baritone and champion of new operas. He'll discuss his experience working directly with composers as they create opera roles and other works specifically with his voice in mind. (46... Continue Reading →
Episode #2: 6 September, 2020. "Composition, Arrangement, and Orchestration: What's the difference? Also, a brief introduction to Joan Tower's use of whole tone scalar material in her 9/11 inspired masterpiece "In Memory." (30 mins duration) Recommended Listening 6 Sept, 2020:... Continue Reading →
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