Classical Schmassical - So Many Interests, So Little Time

So Many Interests, So Little Time

04/10/21 • 68 min

On today's episode of Classical Schmassical, Mark Mathison talks about being a multi-instrumentalist with degrees in bassoon performance and physics, and how such diverse interests can find balance in his life.
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Guest Bio:
Mark Mathison is a multi-instrumentalist composer from Minneapolis. He received his B.M. in Instrumental Performance along with a B.S. in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University in the spring of 2020. As a composer, he primarily focuses on the intersection of music with the physical world, both acoustically and electronically, as well as the approachability of new music outside of the classically-trained context. He also strives to promote access to education, as well as inclusivity and intersectionality in the fields of music and science.

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It's Trumpet Time

In this episode, Connor Johnson talks about trumpet, composing, and accessing new genres of music!
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Hi, I’m Connor Johnson and I’m a trumpet player and composer from Michigan. I’m currently finishing up my undergrad at Michigan State University, where I’ve really grown to love playing and writing new music.

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Frustrations of Voice and Voicing Your Frustrations

Soprano Jessica Lewis joins for a talk about effective use of the voice and the opera industry at large on today's episode of Classical Schmassical.
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Jessica Lewis is a young American soprano astounding audiences with her shimmering and agile coloratura. She is currently a young artist performing as Violetta in Vincerò Academy’s La Traviata. A recent masters graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music (2020), her staged scene performances of Gilda (Rigoletto), and Despina (Così fan tutte) were cancelled due to the pandemic. Other roles learned include Königin der Nacht (Die Zauberflöte), Baby Doe (The Ballad of Baby Doe), and Musetta (La Bohéme).
In 2020, she co-created and produced a virtual benefit concert supporting racial justice initiatives that featured more than 30 artists and benefitted grassroots racial justice organizations. As an interpreter and advocate of new music, Ms. Lewis is becoming known for her interpretations of Larsen and Laitman.
Jessica currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and studies with soprano Kathryn Lewek. She can be found on Instagram at @jlewsings.