Brewing Classical
Nicholas Pignataro
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12/23/20 • 37 min
Porgy and Bess faces controversy each time it is performed. Black subject matter, created by the white composer George Gershwin, provides lush music rife with stereotypes. This is the second in a two-part series to help prove, or disprove, that Gershwin's music transcends racial stereotypes.
Porgy and Bess-Operatic Convention and Racial Tension-Part 1
Brewing Classical
11/24/20 • 29 min
Porgy and Bess faces controversy each time it is performed. Black subject matter, created by the white composer George Gershwin, provides lush music rife with stereotypes. This is the first in a two-part series to help prove, or disprove, that Gershwin's music transcends racial stereotypes.
The Price Quartet with Julia, Nikki, and Sammy
Brewing Classical
10/20/20 • 36 min
Julia, Nikki, and Sammy completely inspire as they passionately talk about their chamber music. These students met and rehearsed online during the summer of 2020 to play Florence Price's Five Folk Songs in Counterpoint. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they are clearly aware of music's powerful intricacies.
Florence Price--A Soundtrack for Election Day
Brewing Classical
11/03/20 • 28 min
Florence Price’s works have been recently rediscovered and reconstructed for modern performances throwing her efforts into the national conversation. Her efforts were groundbreaking after fighting initial adversity through the double-disadvantage of being a woman and a black person in the 1900s United States. In this episode we drop in on three works: the Symphony in E Minor, Concerto in One Movement, and the Mississippi River Suite.
Music and the Mind with Alex Gittelman
Brewing Classical
06/02/22 • 42 min
A conversation fellow music educator and classmate Alex Gittelman. We talk jazz, concert band, and orchestra via a specific interest common to both of us, the human brain and what happens inside when musicians perform and improvise.
Informal Music Learning with Michael Trycieckyj
Brewing Classical
11/18/22 • 29 min
I’m joined by fellow music educator and classmate Michael Trycieckyj. We talk about our shared interest in community music like church choirs and compare it a little to the ensembles in formal school settings. Michael recently defended his master’s thesis: a case study investigating singer’s perspectives as we all entered and have now emerged from virtual ensembles during the height of the Pandemic. Specifically, Michael discusses how these singers felt and what unexpected benefits have come from more than one year singing in isolation.
Rimsky-Korsakov Symphony No. 2, "Antar"
Brewing Classical
02/02/21 • 33 min
We leave the real world behind for a short time and dive into mysticism and infatuation with all things exotic with one of the great Russian composers. The 1800s world felt smaller than it does today and so, at least to a Russian musician, tales from the middle east and Arab world created all kinds of distraction and wonder. Nicknamed “Antar”, Rimsky-Korsakov’s second symphony is a relatively little-known work that focus on one exotic story from the Middle East, filled with neat melodies that tie Europe and the Arab world together.
Amy Beach and Women's Fortnightly Music Clubs
Brewing Classical
10/07/20 • 33 min
US Orchestras owe their success to Women's Clubs working behind the scenes. Amy Beach, the first American woman to publish a symphony took full advantage of established orchestras to create her Symphony No. 3, "Gaelic."
Mahler and a Music Career with Seth Hanes
Brewing Classical
09/16/20 • 30 min
Seth Hanes, author of Amazon Best Seller Break Into the Scene and the blog Musican's Guide to Hustling, chats about Mahler Symphony No. 1 and what encouraged him to help musicians get gigs! Visit Seth at sethhanes.com.
Respighi's The Pines of Rome
Brewing Classical
09/01/20 • 30 min
The Pines of Rome is just part of Respighi's sonic tribute to the Eternal City. The Orchestra is full and pushed to it's limits!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Brewing Classical have?
Brewing Classical currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Brewing Classical cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Brewing Classical?
The episode title 'Informal Music Learning with Michael Trycieckyj' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Brewing Classical?
The average episode length on Brewing Classical is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Brewing Classical released?
Episodes of Brewing Classical are typically released every 20 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Brewing Classical?
The first episode of Brewing Classical was released on Aug 3, 2020.
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