Lubman and the Wordless Music Orchestra/Torngat
Conductor Brad Lubman leads the Wordless Music Orchestra in John Adams’ "Christian Zeal and Activity"; Montreal band Torngat perform their own set, and the Wordless Music Orchestra returns for Gavin Bryars’ "The Sinking of the Titanic." Jad Abumrad hosts this program, which also features a conversation with conductor Brad Lubman.
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Mihailova/Electrik Company/Do Make Say Think/Greenwood
Kyrgyzstani pianist Katya Mihailova takes on Chopin; Rock quartet Electric Kompany performs music by Jacob TV; Toronto-based indie band Do Make Say Think bring their own brand of eclectic music to the stage, and we hear the US premiere of Radiohead lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s "Popcorn Superhet Receiver for String Orchestra."
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On this week’s podcast, we share an excerpt from Wordless Music on WNYC, a 4-part music program hosted by Jad, exploring the boundaries between classical and pop music. The series pairs rock and electronic musicians with more traditional chamber and new music performers, to create an entirely new concert experience. On this week’s selection, Jad waxes googly-eyed fan when he gets to talk about one of his favorite bands, Stars of the Lid.
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German pianist/composer Volker Bertelmann (a.k.a. "Hauschka") plays the prepared piano; indie rock band Beirut performs their own gypsy-inspired set, and Bard College quartet Fifth Veil perform Osvaldo Golijov’s "The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind." Jad Abumrad hosts this program, which also features conversations with Hauschka and Beirut’s Zach Condon.
Hauschka/Beruit/Fifth Veil
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