Mixtapes
Streams Wednesdays at 3 pm and Saturdays at 8 pm on Q2 Music
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Grooves, Pulses/Florals and Lines with Vicky Chow
A fixture in New York's new-music scene, often as a member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, pianist Vicky Chow has worked with a formidable and varied roster of composers and performer... Mar 19, 2014
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Experiments in Opera on the Excitement of New Sounds
The composer collective known as Experiments in Opera presents a Mixtape that ranges from the obscure to the icons of the American experimental tradition. Listen on Wednesday at 3 pm.
Mar 12, 2014 -
Laurel Halo's Tribute to Space, Pause and the Dynamics of Recording
New York electronic-music artist Laurel Halo draws from traditions of drone music, Musique concrète and pop. Her Mixtape spans music by Robert Ashley and Toru Takemitsu. Mar 5, 2014
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Wilco's Glenn Kotche Spins His Offbeat Influences
Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche has composed music for such classical ensembles as Kronos Quartet and Eighth Blackbird. His Mixtape shares influences, from minimalism to electronics. Feb 12, 2014
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Visceral Connections with Jóhann Jóhannsson
The music of Iceland composer and producer Jóhann Jóhannsson draws from a palette of ambient music, post-rock and orchestral music. His Mixtape includes visceral music from Mahler, Me... Feb 5, 2014
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Hospitality's Nathan Michel Shares Music for Man and Machine
Brooklyn-based trio Hospitality released their latest album "Trouble" on Tuesday. On Friday, they join youth ensemble Face the Music for this week's Ecstatic Music performance in the ... Jan 29, 2014
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Jennifer Higdon on Finding her Opera Voice
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon has had her music performed by many top orchestras and soloists. Her Mixtape alternates American spirituals with the music of Maria Schneider, Kenji Bunch and more.
Jan 8, 2014 -
New York, Mid-Winter with Laurie Spiegel
Since the reissue of her seminal 1980 debut album "The Expanding Universe," computer music pioneer Laurie Spiegel has enjoyed a resurgence of attention. She offers music for the season on this week's Mixtape.
Jan 1, 2014 -
Music to Leave this World with John Luther Adams
The music of 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner John Luther Adams seethes with the serenity and savage violence of his Alaskan home. Listen to his Mixtape. Dec 25, 2013
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A Baroque Minimalism with Gregory Spears
Composer Gregory Spears has collaborated with So Percussion, Eighth Blackbird and JACK quartet among others. His Mixtape illustrates his fascination with the parallels between early a... Dec 18, 2013