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I explain the careful structure behind Contrapunctus five from Bach's Art of Fugue, while looking at different ways to approach playing fugues on the piano. Finally, we hear it complete on the piano as well as the continuo organ.
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Lauren Cook joins me to talk about chamber music and play my clarinet sonata that we premiered together, "Kinhaven Sonata."
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The new season/era of the Music Post has arrived, thanks to a successful Kickstarter! Check out the preview of what's coming up soon, from artists you may already know from past episodes (me, Carlos Rodriguez), to newcomers Ariel Friedman, Lauren Cook, Bernard Vallandingham and more! 
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. The first of a new segment featuring fellow Levine pianist and improviser-extraordinaire Carlos Rodriguez. He shares his incredible talent with us, and with me as he teaches me to improvise and we make music together on two pianos with no plan. Find Carlos on youtube!!
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. A special extended episode live from the Kennedy Center, September 20, 2015. Program includes three pieces inspired by classic American tunes, three pieces inspired by music for children, and three rags (including one original world premiere!!). Extended commentary included (podcast style).
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. Today, exploring the uncomfortable, messy, unclear relationship between classical and pop music through an original composition that brings the two together.
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. Today, you'll hear about two of the nine canons from the Goldberg Variations, variations that are truly astonishing for their craft and construction. Hear what makes them special, get to know two of them more closely, and hear them in performances.
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. In the first episode about the Goldberg Variations by Bach, we acquaint ourselves with the beautiful, serene variation 13 and the dazzling 14. You'll hear sections from different pianists, but also hear excerpts on the harpsichord string trio, before the hearing the variations back-to-back from the Music Post studio. Here's the string trio referenced in the episode, here is Simone Dinnerstein's recording , and here is Glenn Gould's 1955 recording debut splash / immortal rendition
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. This week you'll hear a new piece written by yours truly and learn about how it nicely illustrates some basic, but essential and accessible concepts in music theory.
Click on the orange thing to subscribe to the Music Post, or click here to see/subscribe in the iTunes store. Click here to stream the episode, or right click (ctrl + click on Mac) to download the mp3 version. This week: it's the first in a series of new-and-improved, extended episodes! We delve into the world of improvisation, and in particular, the often hidden world classical improvisation, and hear the stories and the science behind it. And of course, the music. The episode features two phenomenal musicians who just haven't gotten their due in terms of recognition. Do them—but mostly yourself—a favor, and find them, listen to them, and be inspired by them! (Sharing / subscribing to this podcast won't hurt either....just sayin') Paul Bratcher It also features a conversation with Charles Limb, an ear surgeon / musician / neuroscience researcher at Johns Hopkins who's devoted much of his professional work to music cognition. You can read more about him and see his TED talk on improvisation here. Enjoy! Reach me at [email protected] |
