My guest is American composer and pianist Mizzy Mazzoli. Missy writes music for pretty much every medium under the sun: opera, orchestra, chamber ensemble, film, television, and for her own band, Victoire. Mazzoli often centres her work on strong female characters. A co-founder of Luna Composition Lab, a mentorship program that focuses on developing the next generation of women, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming composers, she is outspoken about the position of women in contemporary classical composition. In this episode we discussed her work process, upcoming projects and her mentorship program Luna Composition Lab.
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Episode 16: Episode 16: Nico Muhly
My guest is American composer Nico Muhly. Nico is a prolific composer and arranger who has worked and recorded with both classical and pop musicians. He composed for many notable symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, and operas including commissions for the Met in NY. He works and collaborates with many types of artists always eager to explore new avenues. We talk about his work process, covid times, and his latest projects...
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Episode 15: Episode 14: Kevin Puts
My guest is American composer Kevin Puts. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the Pulitzer prize for his opera "Silent Night", Kevin puts has had his works commissioned and performed by leading ensembles and soloists throughout the world. In this podcast we talk about his upcoming projects, collaborations, process of composing, his upcoming debut at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and more...
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Episode 13: Clarice Assad
My guest is Brazilian American composer, pianist, arranger and singer Clarice Assad. Eager to collaborate with all kinds of musicians and performers, Clarice has composed and performed works for a variety of ensembles, and musicians. We talk about her recent musical projects, her process and her new podcast Voxplorations.
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Episode 12: Ellen Fullman
My guest is American composer, instrument builder and performer Ellen Fullman. Ellen is an artist, musician, and sculptor of sound. She is known for her 70-foot (21-meter) Long String instrument, tuned in just intonation. In this podcast we talk about Ellen's instrument, her notation system, her process of creation and searching for sounds. We also talk about her collaborations, works and recent activities.
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