10 episodes
What's the Score? Debra Lynn
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Debra Lynn discusses music and those who create it: composers and performers. How do they do what they do, and what is their relationship to one another?
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What’s the Score?: Episode #24 Clarinetist Lila Hammer, dedicatee of “Manchester Sonata”
Episode #24: 18 July, 2021 Clarinetist, Lila Hammer, dedicatee of "Manchester Sonata," talks about premiering several works by Debra Lynn (1:11 mins) Works Discussed: Manchester Sonata After Apple Picking A Family Portrait Kandinsky Suite I Find My Feet Have Further...... Continue Reading →
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What’s the Score?: Episode #23 Drum and Fife Signals during the American Revolution
Episode #23: 4 July, 2021 Debra examines the use of Drum and Fife to convey military commands during the American Revolution. (31 mins) Suggested Links: Williamsburg Virginia Drum and Fife Mini-Documantary US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp Concert...... Continue Reading →
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What’s the Score?: Episode #22 Stravinsky’s thematic use of thirds in “The Firebird”
Episode #22: 27 June, 2021 Debra offers a thematic walk-through of Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Firebird" with particular attention to his use of thirds as a compositional building block. (55 mins) Terms: Arpeggio Chromaticism col legno Diminished Pentatonic Round Dance...... Continue Reading →
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What’s the Score?: Episode #21 (Part 2 of 2) A Conversation with Judy Marlett and Jeanne Sadler about “A Family Portrait”
Episode #21: 11 April, 2021 Debra discusses the inspiration behind her oratorio “A Family Portrait” with mezzo-soprano Judy Marlett and her mother Jeanne Sadler, whose Civil War era ancestors authored the letters that inspired the work (part 2 of 2)....... Continue Reading →
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What’s the Score?: Episode #20 (Part 1 of 2) A Conversation with Judy Marlett and Jeanne Sadler about “A Family Portrait”
Episode #20: 4 April, 2021 Debra discusses the inspiration behind her oratorio "A Family Portrait" with mezzo-soprano Judy Marlett and her mother Jeanne Sadler, whose Civil War era ancestors authored the letters that inspired the work. (56 mins.) Carnegie Hall...... Continue Reading →
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What’s the Score?: Episode #19 Interview with Kurt Roembke, composer
Episode #19: 7 February 2021 Debra interviews film and game composer Kurt Roembke. (1 hr 10 mins) Find Kurt's music at the following links: Space Owl Productions Bandcamp Soundwalk App Gamewave Radio Show YouTube Channel (1) or YouTube Channel (2)...... Continue Reading →