This past weekend the Great Googa Mooga Festival presented an array of musical and culinary offerings at Prospect Park. During the rainy Saturday afternoon, Jon Batiste and The Stay Human Band brought New Orleans style jazz to Brooklyn. The ensemble …
This month’s guest John Williams has composed and supervised the music for over 130 films. In his interview with host Peter Cummings, he talks about his early Hollywood endeavors all the way up to his latest projects.
His first major …
This month, host Peter Cummings interviews John Williams, one of America’s most accomplished composers.
Perhaps best known for his iconic film scores, Williams also conducts leading orchestras and composes works for the live stage and special events.
Williams …
This month’s guest John Williams has composed film scores for some of the world’s most iconic movies, creating music as memorable as the characters and stories onscreen.
These film scores have earned him countless awards including five Oscars.
Enjoy these …
Last month, host Peter Cummings interviewed composer Leonard Slatkin on Linked Music. Highlights from their conversation are now available on our website.
Hear the maestro talk with Peter about selections from this week’s Detroit Symphony Orchestra concerts with the Spring …
The following songs were played and discussed during Peter Cummings’ recent interview with Leonard Slatkin.
Enjoy this preview of music that the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform at two concerts this week (May 9 and 10) as part of …
Walking into Littlefield last Wednesday, you might think you’ve just come upon a rock concert. The audience filled the former Brooklyn warehouse space, now music venue. (Beer prices nearing the double digits and the sign on the door asking patrons …
Last month, host Peter Cummings interviewed composer David Lang on Linked Music. Highlights from their conversation are now available on our website.
Hear him:
*Reflect on the process and mechanics of composing and revisiting those ideas in his piece …
Last week, composers David Lang, Michael Gordon, and Julia Wolfe came to Strand Bookstore to celebrate the release of their latest project Shelter. The composers talked about their collaborative works, and the singers of Va Vocals showcased a song …
The following songs were played and discussed during Peter Cummings’ recent interview with David Lang.
Enjoy this sampling of music from the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Bang on a Can founder.
This Was Written by Hand (piano solo) by …
