OJAICAST

Ojai Music Festival
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Welcome to OJAICAST where we pull back the curtain to explore all-things music to satisfy musical appetites, whether you are a newcomer or longtime music fan. Special guests help shine the light on topics, ranging from concert repertoire, music of today, to their own Ojai experiences.

  1. 05/30/2025

    4. Music in Nature, Islands, and Forests with Leilehua Lanzilotti & Liza Lim

    In our fourth and final episode of this series leading up to the 2025 Ojai Music Festival, Leilehua Lanzilotti discusses giant reverbs and how Hawaiian culture influences her music. Composer Liza Lim then talks about writing for solo flute and explains How Forests Think. Will Thomas, Writer & Producer Christopher Noxon, Host Leilehua Lanzilotti and Liza Lim, Guests OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music featured 1. ko’u inoa composed by Leilehua Lanzilotti and performed by Jordan Bak 2. ahupua’a: iii. mohala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua composed by Leilehua Lanzilotti and performed by Leilehua Lanzilotti 3. Sola: II. – composed by Anna Thorvaldsdottir and performed by Leilehua Lanzilotti 4. Hawai’i Aloha Traditional, performed by IZ 5. Ke Aloha O Ka Haku (Queen’s Prayer) performed by Kamehameha School Children’s Choir 6. Sola: I. Prologue - I. – composed by Anna Thorvaldsdottir and performed by Leilehua Lanzilotti 7.  How Forests Think: IV. The Trees composed by Liza Lim and performed by Elision Ensemble 8. How Forests Think: III. Pollen composed by Liza Lim and performed by Elision Ensemble 9. Sex Magic: III. Oracles II "Womb Bell" composed by Liza Lim and performed by Claire Chase 10. Sex Magic: IV. Oracles III "Vermillion - On Rage" composed by Liza Lim and performed by Claire Chase 11. I find you in all things composed by Jane Sheldon and performed by Jane Sheldon

    49 min

  2. 05/23/2025

    3. Claire Chase talks Big Prize, Big Premieres, and Big Bertha

    This week we look behind the scenes of how the Ojai Music Festival is curated with this year’s Music Director, Claire Chase and the Festival’s Artistic and Executive Director, Ara Guzelimian. Claire tells the story of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winning piece, Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra. She also demonstrates some of her exotic flute sounds and techniques. Will Thomas, Writer & Producer Christopher Noxon, Host Claire Chase and Ara Guzelimian, Guests OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music featured - 1. Pan - Death of Pan composed by Marcos Balter and performed by Claire Chase 2. Pan - Pan’s Flute composed by Marcos Balter and performed by Claire Chase 3. Pan - Harmony of the Spheres composed by Marcos Balter and performed by Claire Chase 4. Holy Liftoff composed by Terry Riley and performed by Claire Chase, unreleased 5. Sex Magic: II. Oracles I “Salutations to the Cowrie Shells composed by Liza Lim, performed by Claire Chase & Senem Pirler 6. Sky Islands composed by Susie Ibarra and performed by Claire Chase, unreleased 7. Sunbird composed by Susie Ibarra and performed by Claire Chase, unreleased 8. On the Overgrown Path, JW VIII/17, Book 1: I. Our Evenings composed by Leos Janacek and performed by Rudolf Firkusny 9. Yenna performed by Ali Farka Touré 10. Horse Sings From Cloud composed and performed by Pauline Oliveros

    51 min

  3. 05/16/2025

    2. Wind and Wonder with Jay Campbell and Annea Lockwood

    In this episode, cellist Jay Campbell discusses the adventurous programming of the Ojai Music Festival (June 5-8) and his recurring role on the Libbey Bowl stage with the JACK Quartet. Composer Annea Lockwood then takes us on an aural journey down rivers and bayous as she shares about her decades-long trials of recording the wind. Will Thomas, Writer & Producer Christopher Noxon, Host Jay Campbell & Annea Lockwood, Guests  OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music featured - 1. Chambers composed by Marcos Balter and performed by the JACK Quartet, unreleased recording 2. The Holy Presence of Joan D’Arc composed by Julius Eastman and performed by Seth Parker Woods/Wild Up 3. Sky Islands composed by Susie Ibarra, unreleased recording 4. Eastre composed by Autechre 5. Bayou-Borne composed by Annea Lockwood and performed by Ensemble Maze 6. Housatonic River Recording by composer Annea Lockwood, unreleased 7. Wind by composer Cathy Lane 8. Arctic Winds by composer Maggi Payne

    38 min

  4. 05/07/2025

    1. Exploring many flutes with Marcos Balter

    We launch season five of OJAICAST as your host Christopher Noxon dives into the lineup of the 2025 Ojai Music Festival (June 5-8).   He joins composer-in-residence Marcos Balter and talks about writing music at a young age, audience participation, and collaborating with this year’s Music Director Claire Chase.   Will Thomas, Writer & Producer Christopher Noxon, Host Marcos Balter, Guest  OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music featured -  1. Processional performed by Claire Chase (composer Marcos Balter)  2. Pan’s Flute performed by Claire Chase (composer Marcos Balter) 3. Harmony of the Spheres performed by Claire Chase (composer Marcos Balter) 4. Alone performed by Claire Chase (composer Marcos Balter), unreleased 5. Chambers performed by Spektral Quartet (composer Marcos Balter) 6. Sugarcane Fields Forever by Caetano Veloso 7. Processional performed by Claire Chase (composer Marcos Balter)

    37 min

  5. 05/23/2024

    1. 2024 Ojai Music Festival: A Magical Musical Journey

    This season on OJAICAST, we have one very special episode where Emily Praetorius gets to talk in-depth with Artistic and Executive Director Ara Guzelimian about what magic is in store for us at the 2024 Ojai Music Festival (June 6-9). From Mozart to Schoenberg and Haydn to Gubaidulina, we take a musical tour of the Festival programming with some extra insights into Music Director Mitsuko Uchida’s close connections with the fabulous roster of musicians joining her this year. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K.453 - 3. Allegretto Performed by Mitsuko Uchida and the English Chamber Orchestra with Jeffrey Tate Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482 - I. Allegro Performed by Mitsuko Uchida and the English Chamber Orchestra with Jeffrey Tate Sophia Gubaidulina: Five Etudes for Harp, Double Bass and Percussion Performed by Christina Rozhkova, Alexander Suslin and Mark Pekarsky Schoenberg: 6 Little Piano Pieces, Op. 19 - 6. Sehr langsam Performed by Mitsuko Uchida Sophia Gubaidulina: In Croce Performed by Maria Kliegel and Elsbeth Moser Helmut Lachenmann: Interieur Performed by Sae Hashimoto Kaija Saariaho: Lichtbogen Performed by Avanti Chamber Orchestra György Kurtág: Kafka Fragments - No. 19 Performed by Ah Young Hong and Patricia Kopatchinskaja John Zorn: Road Runner Performed by Frode Haltli Haydn: Symphony No. 46 in B Major, Hob.I:46 - 4. Finale. Presto e scherzando Performed by the English Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Barenboim Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K.453 - 3. Allegretto Performed by Mitsuko Uchida and the English Chamber Orchestra with Jeffrey Tate Emily Praetorius, host and producer Louis Ng, recording engineer OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks

    1h 24m

  6. 05/23/2023

    3. Old Instruments, New Music

    Our final episode welcomes kamancheh player Niloufar Shiri, pipa player Wu Man, and multi-instrumetalist Francesco Turrisi to the podcast, where they discuss the history of their instruments, how they are played in contemporary music today, and what we can look forward to in this year’s festival programming. Niloufar Shiri Performs at Ojai Meadows Preserve Niloufar Shiri Pop Up Pipa with Wu Man  Francesco Turrisi: Playlist & Ojai Talk  Francesco Turrisi Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Met Museum Concert Emily Praetorius, host and producer Louis Ng, recording engineer OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music Excerpts in this Episode: Niloufar Shiri Improvisation Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Met Museum Concert

    1h 21m

  7. 05/23/2023

    2. Composing Across Boundaries

    Our second episode takes a look at the idea of composing across boundaries with festival composers Niloufar Nourbakhsh and Carlos Simon. Shawn Okpebholo Ojai Virtual Talks: Lei Liang and Steve Schick Niloufar Noubakhsh and IFCA Carlos Simon, Requiem for the Enslaved Bill Traylor  Emily Praetorius, host and producer Louis Ng, recording engineer OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music Excerpts in this Episode: mi sueño: afro-flamenco - Shawn Okpebholo, performed by Clare Longendyke The Willows are New - Chou Wen-Chung, performed by Gloria Cheng Veiled - Niloufar Nourbakhsh, performed by Amanda Gookin Between Worlds - Carlos Simon, performed by Julia Mirzoev

    56 min

  8. 05/23/2023

    1. Liquid Borders

    Our first episode gives an in-depth look into the 77th Ojai Music Festival (June 8th - 11th, 2023), curated by Music Director Rhiannon Giddens. Special guest Executive Director Ara Guzelimian will give us some insights into the creation of this year's festival programming and background on some of pieces being played. Ojai Virtual Talks, Rhiannon Giddens Uncovering the History of the Banjo with Rhiannon Giddens Emily Praetorius, host and producer Louis Ng, recording engineer OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks Music Excerpts in this Episode: I’m on My Way - Rhiannon Giddens, performed by Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Liquid Borders - Gabriela Ortiz, performed by red fish blue fish Clock Catcher - Flying Lotus, performed by Attacca Quartet Ghost Opera - Tan Dun, performed by Kronos Quartet

    44 min
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Welcome to OJAICAST where we pull back the curtain to explore all-things music to satisfy musical appetites, whether you are a newcomer or longtime music fan. Special guests help shine the light on topics, ranging from concert repertoire, music of today, to their own Ojai experiences.

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  • Creator
    Ojai Music Festival
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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