New Muse explores the contemporary classical music of today.
In the spirit of the Olympics, we listen to David Lang's "the national anthems," and some works by Mexican composers for bass clarinet.
New Muse
Past Episodes
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Episode 29: David Lang and Unicorn Skulls
Aired: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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Episode 28: Two Hour Extravaganza!
Aired: Wednesday, August 3, 2016
We explore a myriad of works by John Cage, Edgar Varèse, Terry Riley, and Brad Lubman in this two hour special.
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Episode 27: György Ligeti
Aired: Wednesday, July 27, 2016
A sampling of works by Hungarian composer György Ligeti.
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Episode 26: Arvo Pärt
Aired: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
A sampling of moving music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
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Episode 25: John Cage Sonatas and Interludes
Aired: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Explore excerpts of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano and some new works for the old world instrument, viola d'amore.
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Episode 24: Garden of Diverging Paths
Aired: Wednesday, July 6, 2016
We explore modern works for string quartet and meditative works by Christopher Bailey.
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Episode 23: Circadian Rhythms and Cruel Sister
Aired: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
A selection of microtonal music by Mathew Rosenblum and Julia Wolfe's work Cruel Sister.
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Episode 22: Yarn/Wire and loadbang
Aired: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
We explore edgy modernist music performed by New York City groups Yarn/Wire and loadbang.
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Episode 21: Roomful of Teeth meets Julia Wolfe
Aired: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Selections from Roomful of Teeth's 2015 album Render, and some excerpts from Steel Hammer by Julia Wolfe.
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Episode 20
Aired: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
A selection of inspiring new sounds from New Focus Recordings.