'Harp Concerto' Podcast - Ep 5 of "LPR Live!"
Listen to the live recording of Fung's Harp Concerto (episode 5) with harpist Bridget Kibbey in the premiere season of LPR LIVE! Podcast includes interviews with both Vivian and Bridget as well as conductor, Andrew Cyr.
(Recorded March 22nd, 2016)
See press release below for more information!
WQXR’s Q2 Music Launches New Podcast Series “LPR LIVE”Podcast Showcases Exclusive Recordings of Cutting-Edge Classical Performances from New York City’s (Le) Poisson Rouge Debut Episode Features a Stirring Performance of Composer Steve Reich’s Grammy Award-winning Composition Different Trains(New York, NY – January 26, 2016) – Starting today, Q2 Music – WQXR’s online music channel dedicated to contemporary classical music – introduces “LPR Live,” a new podcast series offering unprecedented access to world-class performances recorded live at one of New York City’s leading downtown music venues, (Le) Poisson Rouge.Season One of “LPR Live” will lead listeners through substantial and often full-length works of acclaimed composers and performers, including John Adams, Chris Cerrone, Sarah Cahill, Samuel Adams and Vivian Fung – all recorded live from 2012-2015. Acclaimed pianist and frequent Q2 Music collaborator Conor Hanick will host the podcast, offering personal commentary on the music’s creation and presentation through intimate interviews with today’s most dynamic minds.The debut episode, available at Q2Music.org and iTunes, explores a riveting performance of Steve Reich’s Grammy Award-winning composition Different Trains by the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME). Hanick also interviews Reich, cellist Clarice Jensen and violinist Caroline Shaw.“LPR Live” Schedule: Episode 1: (Tuesday, January 26, 2016)Steve Reich - Different Trains (Rec. 9/11/2012)Ensemble: ACMEInterviews: Steve Reich, composer; Clarice Jensen, cellist / director; Caroline Shaw, violinist Episode 2 (Tuesday, February 9, 2016)Dominico Scarlatti - A-minor Piano Sonata K.175; A-Major Piano Sonata K.492 & John Cage - Cage Prepared Piano Sonatas 5 & 12 (Rec. 5/27/2014)Performers: David Greilsammer, pianoInterviews: David Greilsammer, piano Episode 3 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)Chris Cerrone - High Windows (Rec. 4/7/2014)Performers: Quartet Senza Misura; Metropolis EnsembleInterviews: Chris Cerrone, composer; Andrew Cyr, conductor / director Episode 4 (Tuesday, March 8, 2016)Terry Riley - Keyboard Study No. 1 & Samuel Adams - Shade Studies (Rec. 1/29/2015)Performers: Sarah Cahill, pianoInterviews: Sarah Cahill, piano; Sam Adams, composer. Episode 5 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)Vivian Fung - Harp Concerto (Rec. 4/6/2014)Performers: Bridget Kibby, harp; Metropolis EnsembleInterviews: Vivian Fung, composer; Bridget Kibby, harpist; Andrew Cyr, conductor / director Episode 6 (Tuesday, April 5 2016)David Lang - "Cage", "Spartan Arcs" from Memory Pieces (Rec. 5/6/2012)Performers: Andrew Zolinsky, pianistInterviews: David Lang, composer Episode 7 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)Ted Hearne - Movements I, II, III from Parlor Diplomacy (Rec. 5/29/2012)Performers: Timothy Andres, pianoInterviews: Ted Hearne, composer; Timo Andres, pianist Episode 8 (Tuesday, May 3, 2016)John Adams - String Quartet (Rec. 3/26/2013)Performers: Attacca QuartetInterviews: Luke Flemming, violist; Keiko Tokunaga, violinist ABOUT Q2Q2 Music is WQXR’s online music channel dedicated to contemporary classical composers, innovative ensembles and musical discovery. Its programming includes immersive festivals, insightful commentary from hosts such as composer Phil Kline and vocalist Helga Davis, full-length album streams, live webcasts and exclusive concert audio from local and national venues, and special events in front of live audiences at The Greene Space at WQXR. Q2 Music produces Meet the Composer with host Nadia Sirota, an interview podcast which mines the brains of today’s leading composers. Q2 Music is streamed live 24/7 at www.wqxr.org/q2music and is also available via the free WQXR App. ABOUT (LE) POISSON ROUGE(Le) Poisson Rouge is a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Dedicated to the fusion of popular and art cultures in music, film, theater, dance, and fine art, the venue's mission is to revive the symbiotic relationship between art and revelry; to establish a creative asylum for both artists and audiences. LPR prides itself in offering the highest quality eclectic programming, impeccable acoustics, and state-of-the art performance space, engineered by the legendary John Storyk/WSDG. A work of art itself, the physical facilities are the embodiment of the experimental philosophy that drives the venue. LPR is a source you can trust for exposure to visionary work, people of character, and a consistently dynamic environment.