Mission: Commission
Miller Theatre at Columbia University
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3: Roadblocks, Detours, and Dead-Ends
Mission: Commission
04/27/21 • 36 min
At some point in every creative journey, things slow down - or even fall apart. What that stage feels like, and sounds like for every composer is wildly different.
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2: The Collaborators
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04/20/21 • 34 min
Exploring how collaboration and improvisation are crucial to the creative process.
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Wang Lu: onward, wayward
Mission: Commission
06/27/23 • 8 min
The premiere of Wang Lu's onward, wayward performed by pianist Vicky Chow and percussionist Russell Greenberg. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
Miguel Zenón: Layer Upon Layer
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06/27/23 • 9 min
The premiere of Miguel Zenón's Layer Upon Layer performed by pianist Matt Mitchell and guitarist Miles Okazaki. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
6: Final Measures
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06/27/23 • 28 min
The composers have reached the last stages of writing the piece - what more remains to be done before the music can finally take on a life of its own?
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5: Working Title
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06/20/23 • 35 min
The pieces have taken on a definitive shape, and a life of their own. How do composers communicate their vision - to the musicians, and to the audience? And how do they choose a name for their creations?
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Ann Cleare: gravity dreams ii
Mission: Commission
06/27/23 • 7 min
The premiere of Ann Cleare's gravity dreams ii performed by pianists Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast.
3: Piano +1
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06/06/23 • 37 min
This season, the composers are writing music for piano plus one other instrument. We hear about their relationship with the piano, and their different approaches in composing for this instrument.
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4: Decisions, Decisions
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06/13/23 • 35 min
We’ve reached that point in the creative process where hard decisions need to be made: keep, cut, continue, end – or maybe even start again? Which direction will the piece take?
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Marcos Balter: Omolu
Mission: Commission
05/18/21 • 18 min
The premiere of Marcos Balter’s Omolu. Performed by harpist Parker Rasmsay.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mission: Commission have?
Mission: Commission currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Mission: Commission cover?
The podcast is about New Music, Classical, Music, Podcasts, Piano, Classical Music, Jazz, Arts, Music Interviews and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Mission: Commission?
The episode title 'Ann Cleare: gravity dreams ii' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mission: Commission?
The average episode length on Mission: Commission is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mission: Commission released?
Episodes of Mission: Commission are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mission: Commission?
The first episode of Mission: Commission was released on Mar 24, 2021.
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