Louis Zimmerman Podcasts
Dutch concertmaster (1873-1954)
Commemorations 2024 (Death: Louis Zimmerman)
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- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- concertmaster, composer, violinist
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2021-12-01 22:02:00
Duration (h:m:s): 48:17
With music by Genius grant recipient Matthew Aucoin, libretto by recipient Sarah Ruhl, and stage direction by recipient Mary Zimmerman, Eurydice is a new examination of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice’s point of view. This co-commission and co-production arrives at the Met after a successful premiere at LA Opera in February 2020. On today’s episode, professor W. Anthony Sheppard takes us into the underworld and explores our protagonist’s tale.
We discuss the history and meaning of this oft-adapted myth, and what drew both writers to it. We delve into their creative process, and discover why Sarah chose to make some key changes to the story and characters. We also get a peek into how the two adapted Sarah’s original play into the current libretto, and how Matthew approached setting her text to music. It’s fascinating to hear about the piece’s long journey from its creation to its premiere at LA Opera with Mary Zimmerman directing, to the current remount at the Met. Both writers also have new books out, which should be on everyone’s reading list. Don’t miss this captivating conversation with two of opera’s most vital and thrilling creators.
The Chicago Philharmonic has instituted changes in both administration and programming, with supporters and audiences alike cheering them on. The organization appointed its new Executive Director, Terell Johnson earlier this year and has recently featured the violin concerto, "Glory" by Marcus Norris. They both join Garrett to talk about their collaboration, their respective approaches to orchestral equity, and what it means not to leave Black communities behind. Scott honors Paula Cole's "Autumn Leaves" and asks the question, "Is a 10th symphony from Beethoven necessary?". The guys spend the weekly TRILLOQUY unpacking claims of "racial anxiety" as it pertains to the firing of a clarinetist from the Nashville Symphony. Playlist: Jean "Rudy" Perrault - "Hope" from Exodus String Quartet (perf. Philadelphia Orchestra Quartet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZRQmcs4eYo) Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No 10, finale Queen - "I Want It All" Paula Cole - "Autumn Leaves" Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (perf. Aston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyeW_wP1k6Y) Marcus Norris - "Glory" Eric B & Rakim - "Don't Sweat the Technique" More: Chicago Philharmonic: https://chicagophilharmonic.org Marcus Norris: https://www.marcusnorris.com Downbeat (Shaq is done with fame): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13PumOCPKe0 Art Change Us: https://artsinachangingamerica.org Anti-Blackness at the Border: https://www.borderreport.com/regions/texas/gov-greg-abbott-vows-to-hire-border-patrol-agents-if-biden-fires-them/ Creating Beethoven's 10th: https://theconversation.com/how-a-team-of-musicologists-and-computer-scientists-completed-beethovens-unfinished-10th-symphony-168160 The MET Opera on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetOpera James Zimmerman Responds to Nashville Symphony Termination: https://freebeacon.com/culture/how-racial-anxiety-conquered-an-orchestra-and-crushed-a-career/
2019-07-29 10:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 1:14:16
We talk with Christopher Zimmerman about the drawbacks of having too many rehearsals, what to do when you think you know a piece, and what you can ruin by tuning chords. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and find out more about supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/PodiumTimePod. Support the show (https://patreon.com/podiumtimepod)
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