Meet the Composer
Q2 Music, WQXRPeabody Award-winning podcast that takes listeners into the minds of the composers making some of the most innovative and breathtakingly beautiful music today.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsMusic CommentaryMusic | ||||
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Paul Simon has always been attracted to new kinds of sounds. From his early band Simon & Garfunkel in the 1960s through solo albums like Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints in the '80s and '90s, up through his recent albums So Beautiful or So What and... more
We began last week’s episode digging into the music of one particular electronic musician - the synthesist, producer and composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.
Today we’re thrilled to bring you a song that you won’t hear on any of Kaitlyn’s albums. Clouds ... more
What happens when a composer writes music without pen and paper, using machines? How does that change the creative process? How does it morph the art itself?
Today on Meet the Composer, our producer Alex Overington — usually behind the studio glass ... more
For today’s Bonus Track, we’re thrilled to bring you the world-premiere recording of Bryce Dessner’s Wires, performed by Ensemble Intercontemporain!
Last week, we dug into a particularly contentious moment in classical music’s history. This week, ho... more
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- One of my favorite podcasts!
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Norway5 years ago Shame that it's finished!
Podchaser56 years agoKaralynne- Captivating, accessible window into composers
I’ve always had a hard time getting into contemporary classical music, so I was thrilled when I saw the Kickstarter for Meet The Composer. I’d previously already heard Nadia Sirota’s performances of some contemporary composers’ works, and really appreciated them. So I was excited to see what she would explore and bring to everyone’s attention.
Excellent discussions, beautiful editing, and long excerpts of music. I’ve bought recordings of the composers featured (as much as I’ve been able so far)... more
Apple Podcasts5andrew.conklingUnited States6 years ago Superbly presented podcast shining a much-needed light on the works of today's composers. Sadly this series has ended but host Nadia Sirota appears to be launching a similar podcast of her own in the near future.
Podchaser56 years agohrissaido
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Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Spain/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Denmark/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Chile/Music/Music Commentary |
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