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Nic Bizub

Review, Interviews and Excerpts from Ablaze Records

  1. Episode 1

    1.1—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 1. Ostro

    In this episode I discuss Douglas Knehans' TEMPEST—Concerto for Flute and Orchestra focusing on the first movement OSTRO. Tune in to hear some AMAZING flute playing as well as the composer discuss the ideas and inspiration behind this ear-catching and dramatic new work.

  2. Episode 2

    1.2—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 2. Mistral... Funerailles Final

    In this episode I discuss the slow movement of the new flute concerto TEMPEST by Douglas Knehans with the composer. We also hear excerpts of this powerfully expressive slow movement as played by flute soloist Gareth Davies, of the London Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Mikel Toms.

  3. Episode 3

    1.3—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 3. Etesian

    In this episode I discuss with composer Douglas Knehans the process and form of writing the exciting concluding movement to his Tempest Flute Concerto. The solo playing in this movement has been called "highly virtuosic" and "breathtaking." Tune in to listen to the composer discuss the work and hear some terrific excerpts from the sizzling conclusion of this concerto.

  4. Episode 4

    1.4—Knehans Unfinished Earth: 1. Tempering

    In this episode, we discuss with composer Douglas Knehans the first movement, Tempering, of his massive orchestral triptych Unfinished Earth. Hear some amazing excepts of incredible orchestral playing in music that bold and dramatic.

  5. Episode 8

    1.8—Qian Cosmic Overture

    In the episode I talk with Chinese composer Liang Qian about his Cosmic Overture. Particularly we discuss various paradoxes and emotional and dramatic portrayal of the cosmos. A fascinating discussion of a wonderful and evocative work!

    1.8—Qian Cosmic Overture

  6. Episode 9

    1.9—Sinfonia Series Vol. 1 Review

    In this episode we explore the stunning diversity and virtuosity of works on ABLAZE Records new Sinfonia Series Vol 1 disc. Listen in for the tremendously vigorous new voices of composers today!

    1.9—Sinfonia Series Vol. 1 Review

  7. Episode 10

    1.10—Pierrot Ensemble Series Vol. 2 Review

    In this episode we explore the brilliantly diverse compositional approaches of composers from around the world in this second volume of works created especially for the iconic new music formation known at the Pierrot ensemble (after Schoenberg’s landmark work Pierrot Lunaire). Alternately evocative, abstract, direct, intense, emotional and brilliantly colored, this disc has something for every listener.

    1.10—Pierrot Ensemble Series Vol. 2 Review

  8. Episode 11

    1.11—Orchestral Masters Vol. 5 Review

    Join me while I explore some of the powerful and innovative new orchestral works from some of todays most exciting composers.

    1.11—Orchestral Masters Vol. 5 Review
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Review, Interviews and Excerpts from Ablaze Records

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  • Creator
    Nic Bizub
  • Episodes
    16
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright©2018 by Ablaze Records Pty Ltd, World Rights Reserved
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