Opus 164 - Hope

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09/07/22 • 116 min

Karen Slack is not only one of the nation's most celebrated sopranos, but a leading voice in changing-making spaces in classical music, as well as the host of one of the industry's most popular digital talk shows: #KikiKonvos. She joins Garrett (59:00) to offer her ideas and opinions on arts activism, what it takes to traverse a predominantly white industry as a person of color, and fostering unity across generational lines. Scott honors Irma Thomas and shares his experiences presenting at the Public Radio Program Director's National Conference, Garrett highlights musical arrangements by Hubert Laws and shines a light on the newly formed San Antonio Philharmonic, and the guys "connect the dots" between Schubert and the rest of the world. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club: https://schubert.org Playlist: Beyoncé - "Ave Maria" Beyoncé - "Sorry" arr. L. Zepeda - "Besame Mucho" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiOfdp0hATw) arr. Hubert Laws - "The Rite of Spring" arr. Hubert Laws - "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3" Irma Thomas - "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" perf. Karen Slack - "Prayer" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDk1e9Cv4Pk) perf. Karen Slack - "You Can Tell the World" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fs85DyLei8) Concrete Blonde - "Bloodletting" (The Vampire Song) More: Karen Slack: https://www.sopranokarenslack.com/about Orchestral Musician Job Board: https://www.musicalchairs.info/jobs San Antonio Symphony Returns As San Antonio Philharmonic: https://www.sanantoniomag.com/san-antonio-symphony-musicians-will-return-as-san-antonio-philharmonic/ San Antonio Philharmonic: https://saphil.org Actors Ensure 'Litany of Misery' in Auditions: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/aug/21/actors-endure-litany-misery-auditions-former-rsc-director-adrian-noble

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Opus 163 - Decolonizing the Music Room

Decolonizing ideas and structures require an engagement of educational systems, and Decolonizing the Music Room is uniquely poised to do that work. The organization's Founder and Executive Director, Brandi Waller-Pace, joins Garrett (1:01:00) to unpack the idea of decolonization, the process of building the organization, and her ideas on unity and reparations. Scott celebrates Chastity Brown while criticizing FN Meka, Garrett shares his experiences at a Rammstein show, and the guys weigh in on the student loan cancellation conversation. Playlist: Kisma Jordan - "Remember Me (Brianna's Ode)" FN Meka - "Moonwalkin’" Rammstein - "Du Hast" Duo Jatekok - "Klavier" Chastity Brown - "Wonderment" perf. Brandi Waller-Pace - "Wake Up, Little Sparrow" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DV4cla6qnE) Nathaniel Dett - "Martha Complained" perf. Lecolion Washington/Mark Ensley - "If You Should Go" More: Decolonizing the Music Room: https://www.decolonizingthemusicroom.com/who-we-are Recording Inclusivity Initiative: https://recordinginclusivity.allclassical.org AMPLIFY: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6456/ Kisma Jordan Brings Operatic Soul to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/08/25/opera-singer-hip-hop-band-to-perform-at-dso/65418155007/?fbclid=IwAR1A7MHdpixUP94lpLUbnqcS3tbAozBrtXAwDxNNWPrU3arKcbRTpxywtZQ The Rise and Fall of FN Meka: https://www.thedailybeast.com/black-artists-sound-off-on-why-ai-rapper-fn-meka-was-so-horribly-offensive Duo Abélard: https://www.instagram.com/duoabelard/?hl=en Republican Loan Forgiveness: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chs4OUvuGvY/

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Opus 165 - "There's a Difference Between Singing and Sangin'"

After leaving the performance industry for many years, Limmie Pulliam has returned and is considered, among many, an up-and-coming superstar. With upcoming performances at the Metropolitan Opera, he's notable at the very least. Limmie joins Garrett (1:00:00) to offer insights into his start with music, his departure, and the unlikely situation that brought him back. Scott offers new by Björk and shines a light on Maestro Ofentse Pitse, Garrett returns to music by Kanyé West and speaks to The Proms, and the guys offer their opinions on reactions to the death of England's Queen Elizabeth II. ***TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Schubert Club*** Playlist: Earth, Wind & Fire - "September" Earth, Wind & Fire - "In The Stone" Carlos Simon - "Rays of Light" Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 (perf. Chineke!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9Sviwkr9U) perf. Anchored Sound Orchestra - "Neither One of Us" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y68GlP811XE) björk - "atopos" Kanye West - "Hurricane" perf. Heart of Gold - "Hurricane" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca_2fS7reW8) Giacomo Puccini - "Nessun Dorma" (perf. Limmie Pulliam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Xn-W788gI) Edward Elgar - Nursery Suite for orchestra More: Limmie Pulliam: https://www.limmiepulliam.com Chineke!/Edusei Review: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/04/prom-61-chineke-edusei-beethoven-choral-ninth-walker-lilacs-nicole-cabell-review?fbclid=IwAR0v0Oz4lZG8l7c47oOq4t7AH_qxmHIsC8Xh9ELI7XHffMhXS6O86ayFOOU Ofentse Pitse and Anchored Sound: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/safricas-first-black-female-conductor-making-waves-local-music-scene-2022-09-09/ Classical Music and Kendrick Lamar: https://slate.com/culture/2018/04/kendrick-lamars-pulitzer-shouldnt-scare-classical-composers.html Limmie Pulliam "Otello" Preview: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=946508872736418&paipv=0&eav=AfZ-EB7MFPaEhO3UoxRD6oOPOi3SdbyDECrPAa9J_oMu8o47FBfTaIjyrDuMcIhMOSA&_rdr Opinions on the Death of Queen Elizabeth: https://twitter.com/mitrajunjalali/status/1568062325546012672?s=20&t=poM0knKb2YqBg_XszUD5LQ