Resounding Verse
Stephen RodgersJoin music theorist Stephen Rodgers as he explores how composers transform words into songs. Each episode discusses one poem and one musical setting of it. The music is diverse—covering a variety of styles and time periods, and focusing on composers from underrepresented groups—and the tone is accessible and personal. If you love poetry and song, no matter your background and expertise, this show ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusic CommentaryMusicBooks | |||
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The Minotaur is a half man/half bull from Greek mythology that is often viewed as a monster. Cecilia Livingston and Duncan McFarlane's song cycle hyacinth reimagines the Minotaur as a lonely child, imprisoned because of the way he looks, remembering ... more
This episode explores the first song in a cycle I assembled from stand-alone songs by Pauline Decker—using curation as a form of advocacy.
It features a world-premiere recording of the song by tenor James Gilchrist and pianist Jocelyn Freeman. A re... more
I head back to university teaching tomorrow—and I know many teachers and students who are already back at it. In honor of this back-to-school season, here's an episode on a wild and wonderful song by New-York-based composers Lainie Fefferman and Jasc... more
On September 27, 2024, Signum Records will release a recording of Rodrigo Ruiz's cycle of seventeen songs, Venus & Adonis, based on William Shakespeare's poem of the same name. In this episode, I dive into one of my favorite songs from the cycle, whe... more
Reviews
- Words and music come to life!
How lucky are we that we get to experience a deep dive into amazing music thanks to Steve Rodgers? His insights are expertly crafted into a narrative about each song and composer. Hearing him perform to enhance the ideas is a delight.
Apple Podcasts5amb70890
United States3 years ago - A sheer delight!
For anyone interested exploring the union of poetry and music in song, this podcast is a must! It is a feast for the ear, the intellect, and the heart. Steve Rodgers’ discussions of these songs, many of which are by undeservedly lesser-known composers, are smart, insightful, thought-provoking, and beautiful. His analyses are both accessible and rich at the same time, and have much to offer to both music scholars and appreciative non-specialists. This podcast is a treasure trove of great musi... more
Apple Podcasts5VoicesandviolsUnited States3 years ago - Enlightening
A champion of underrepresented works, Stephen Rodgers is one of the most knowledgable individuals I know when it comes to the topic of words and music in art song. He presents his analysis in a most accessible and entertaining way, unveiling profound insight in every episode. Bravo! If you are a lover of song, you must subscribe.
Apple Podcasts5SopranoTunesUnited States3 years ago - Fantastic
A wonderfully insightful, smart, and accessible series that is performing a great service to both composers worthy of greater recognition, and to listeners who will delight at these discoveries (and to the host’s enthusiastic, erudite tours through their music). Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5MonkeyFarm8United States3 years ago - Profoundly illuminating
Since Stephen Rodgers is a Professor of music theory, one might expect that his discussions of music would be rife with esoteric terminology. His podcast series Resounding Verse, however, displays his rare ability to communicate profound insights in terms that anyone can understand. In each episode, a poem first resounds on its own: Rodgers reads it in English and, where relevant, has a native speaker reread it in the original language. After discussing the poem, Rodgers allows it to resound wit... more
Apple Podcasts5HMK1955United States3 years ago
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