Artists ABLAZE: Recent Episodes
Nic Bizub
In this first volume of ABLAZE’s Pierrot Ensemble series we explore new works written for this iconic 20th century ensemble and some of its subsets—a varied and wonderful disc!
A survey of some of the most expressive and interesting new choral works as preformed by the brilliant Coro Volante.
In this episode we look at some brilliant new works for orchestra by today's most exciting composers.
In this episode we explore the inventive, expressive and timbral worlds of new electronic and electroacoustic music.
In this episode we explore the diverse and wonderful set of works on Millennial Masters Vol. 8.
Join me while I explore some of the powerful and innovative new orchestral works from some of todays most exciting composers.
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.
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!
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!
In this episode I talk with Kosovo composer Trimor Dhomi on his evocative and dramatic composition INTO A DREAM featured on Ablaze’s Orchestral Masters Vol. 5.
In this episode we discuss the exciting conclusion of Douglas Knehans’ monumental orchestral triptych UNFINISHED EARTH. Here we focus particularly on the boldly dramatic and exciting final movement TEARING DRIFT and its meaning to our human experience.
In this episode composer DOUGLAS KNEHANS opens up about the inspiration and meaning of the world evoked in this symphonic sketch ETERNAL OCEAN, the second movement of his massive triptych UNFINISHED EARTH.
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.
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.
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.
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.