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**TRILLOQUY**

CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe.
TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC.

Latest Episodes:

Opus 183 - "Kendrick Had A Dream" Jan 18, 2023

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INTRO

Kendrick Lamar - "We Cry Together" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUGyZM9rcnY)
"It's Not Over Until the Soprano Dies" (https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/99/10/03/nnp/clement-undoing.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)

MOVEMENT 1

"Gen Z and Millennials' Surprise Obsession" (https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230113-gen-z-and-young-millennials-surprising-obsession)
Jakub Józef Orliński & Aleksander Dębicz - "Stay Home" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur34iWfakhI)
"Strategic Charitable Giving" (https://www.city-journal.org/strategic-charitable-giving)
Traditional - "Mrs. Galo" (perf. Chicago Children's Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOxXvNXjD40)

MOVEMENT 2

Catherine Dalton - "Boxes" (https://soundcloud.com/hickorystreet/boxes-by-catherine-dalton)
Constantine Caravassilis - Guitar Concerto (mov. III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY9iZ9DKkl8)

MOVEMENT 3

Sphinx Organization: https://www.sphinxmusic.org/25th-anniversary
Simon Shaheed - Oud Concerto (perf. Sphinx Symphony Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijMSHbys9P0)
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - Sinfonietta No. 1 (perf. Sphinx Virtuosi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlG-diPHVOU)

MOVEMENT 4

Kendrick Lamar - "Backseat Freestyle" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZW7et3tPuQ)
"Whitewashing 101: How To Rewrite Black History" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3uvcydrxYk)

SPONSORS

Schubert Club: https://schubert.org/
Salastina: https://www.salastina.org/
Gateways Radio: https://www.gatewaysmusicfestival.org/gatewaysradio

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Opus 182 - Grover Jan 11, 2023

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INTRO:

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ariana-grande-8-1234643145/)
Céline Dion - "The Power of Love"
Céline Dion - "My Heart Will Go On"
perf. Céline Dion - "God Bless America" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LSarhZpnMs)

MOVEMENT ONE:

Marin Alsop Claims Cate Blanchett Film is 'Anti-Woman' (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/marin-alsop-tar-cate-blanchett-b2259030.html)
Cate Blanchett Can't Imagine Her Life Without "Tár" (https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/cate-blanchett-lydia-tar-interview)
perf. Marin Alsop/Sao Paolo Symphony - Symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKXbudz7ERE)
A Black Composers Legacy Flourishes 500 Years After His Birth (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/arts/music/vincente-lusitano.html)
Vicente Lusitano - "Aspice Domine" (perf. X-tet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTMcVw4r_Ug)

MOVEMENT TWO:

Nathan Johnson - String Quartet in g minor
Sting - "I Burn For You" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgxy9lMbqJc)

MOVEMENT THREE:

Peter Knell (https://peterknell.com/)
Peter Knell - Excerpt from "ARKHIPOV" and Excerpt from LINES/ANGLES (https://soundcloud.com/peter-knell)

THE TRILLOQUY:

Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"
R.I.P. "Grover"

**Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club (https://schubert.org/) and Salastina (https://www.salastina.org/)

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Opus 181 - "Junt" Jan 04, 2023

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Movement One:

· Black Administrators of Opera Release Letter in Support of Afton Battle: https://operawire.com/black-administrators-of-opera-release-letter-in-support-of-afton-battle/

· Young musicians keep showing up on concert stages. It’s not clear they’re ready: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/young-musicians-keep-showing-up-on-concert-stages-its-not-clear-theyre-ready?fbclid=IwAR3hIysCFSu52hGEXu__-xWKw_lOMofAJdXm19oSdXClWOod2rdva4sfMbI

Movement Two:

· Danger Mouse and Black Thought – “No Gold Teeth”

· SZA – “Too Late”

Movement Three:

· Molly Joyce: https://www.mollyjoyce.com

· “Perspective”: https://mollyjoyce.bandcamp.com/album/perspective

· Accessibility in the Arts – A Promise and a Practice: https://promiseandpractice.art

· Schubert Club: https://schubert.org

· Salastina: https://www.salastina.org

· “Capitolio” by Maria Isa: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k8EaGWmdVD-Noiamc4-a4gosknhV1Id1E

· Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’ - Klaus Mäkelä | Made in America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXcU7h3uVlg

· Chaka Khan - Through the Fire (Piano Cover by Gabriella Miranda): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ludXTpP1Wg

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Opus 180 - Long December Dec 28, 2022

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Playlist

· Paul Williams – “Ain’t No Hole in the Washtub”

· perf. Scatman Crothers and Redd Foxx – “All of Me”

· Sean O’Louighlin – “Imani”

· Paul Moravec – “The Shining”

· perf. Babatunde Akinboboye – Nigerian National Anthem

· Mongo Santamaria – “Afro Blue”

· Counting Crows – “Long December”

· Vijay Iyer – “Optimism”

· Vijay Iyer – “Human Archipelago”

· Danger Mouse & Black Thought – “Identical Deaths”

· Salastina: https://www.salastina.org

· Vijay Iyer: https://vijay-iyer.com

· “Human Archipelago”: https://newmusicusa.org/events/vijay-iyers-human-archipelago-illinois-philharmonic-orchestra/

· Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/26/arts/music/metropolitan-opera-endowment-contemporary.html

· Babatunde Akinboboye Calls Out Morris Robinson: https://www.facebook.com/babatundehiphopera/videos/881981389503164

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Opus 179 - When Christmas Comes Dec 21, 2022

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Playlist:

"We Are Santa's Elves" (from 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer')
perf. Kathleen Kim - "Mein Herr Marquis (from 'Die Fladermaus' by Johann Strauss)
The Misfits - "I Like Your Style"
perf. Leslie Odom Jr. feat. Mzansi Youth Choir - "Little Drummer Boy"
perf. Black Violin - "Carol of the Bells"
Mariah Carey - "When Christmas Comes"
Fleet Foxes - "White Winter Hymnal"
perf. Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas - "Tu che le vanita" (from Verdi's 'Don Carlo')
(post interview)
perf. Howard Roberts Chorale - "Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus"

Salastina: https://www.salastina.org/
Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas: https://takeshameshekizart.com/web/home.aspx
Broadway's "Ain't No Mo" Closes After Abrupt Closing of "KPOP": https://deadline.com/2022/12/aint-no-mo-broadway-closing-kpop-1235195385/
Black Violin Takes Things to Another Level: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2022/12/10/black-violins--two-musicians-taking-things-to-another-level-

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Opus 178 - Soul Sanctuary Dec 14, 2022

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Soprano Maria Clark and pianist Maria Thompson Corley navigate intense emotion, scars of suffering, and religious passion through hymns, spirituals, and gospel tunes on their latest album, "Soul Sanctuary". They both join Garrett (1:09:00) to discuss the album, the importance of the spiritual, and the cultural narratives that are drawn from this form of Black classical music. Garrett and Scott kick off the show with a nod to the tradition of Jewish music and discuss music that bridges the east and west, a racial slurs in the concert hall, and building cross-cultural unity through the theater. This, lots of great music, and more! Support from TRILLOQUY comes from Salastina: https://www.salastina.org Playlist: Traditional - "Hava Nagila" (perf. London Festival Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2ZEsfteJ5g) Florence Price - "Mississippi Suite" Nurit Hirsch - "Bashana Haba'a" (perf. San Francisco Symphony Musician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZv2RaN3Q4E) Cantiga 107 - "Quen crever na Virgen santa" Shruthi Rajasekar - "Devotee" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPpKW24ipLY) Cyrus Chestnut - "My Little Drum" Tommy Dougherty - "Gross Misconduct" (https://youtu.be/fCLb66e3hFo) Do Nothing - "Adventures In Success" arr. Maria Thompson Corley - "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" arr. Maria Thompson Corley - "I Want Jesus To Walk With Me" PSY(싸이) - That That (piano cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81QidXPbe88) More: Soul Sanctuary: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6406/ Maria Clark: http://music.emory.edu/home/people/biography/clark-maria.html Dr. Maria Thompson Corley: https://mariacorley.com Shruthi Rajasekar Combines South Indian and Western Classical Traditions: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/classical-music/this-composer-combines-south-indian-classical-music-and-western-choral-tradition/ Detroit Symphony Condemns Racial Slur Shouted By Audience Member During Jazz Concert: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202212/29458/

Opus 177 - Experiments in Opera Dec 07, 2022

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Experiments in Opera is focused on re-writing the story of opera, with one of their latest projects fusing contemporary subject matter and musical aesthetics with opera serialized for TV! The organization's Executive Director, Aaron Siegel, joins Garrett (1:07:00) to talk about the TV opera, ideas on dismantling the status quo of opera, and insights on how to cultivate younger audiences. Garrett and Scott offer commentary on WFMT's new radio program geared toward younger audiences, take a look at the programming of a southwest US symphony, and share music by Jackson 5, Margaret Bonds, Gladys Knight, and more. TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Salastina: https://www.salastina.org Playlist: Jackson 5 - "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" Jackson 5 - "Give Love on Christmas Day" Sergei Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5 Blondie - "Heart of Glass" Tommy James & The Shondells - "I Think We're Alone Now" Margaret Bonds - "Montgomery Variations" Jason Cady - "Everything for Dawn" (excerpts) perf. Flamenco Masters - "Midnight Train to Georgia" More: Experiments in Opera: https://experimentsinopera.com/staff-board/ STREAM "Everything for Dawn": https://www.allarts.org/programs/everything-for-dawn/ New WFMT Program Brings Fresh, Young and Hopefully Hip Perspective to Classical Music: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/12/5/23491328/wfmt-sounds-classical-show-kristina-lynn-larob-k-rafael?fbclid=IwAR0NQt2PYrCMatT3cARODevqByc_jjPAXnCkSmQizcXmYaVFmlTXQwNYRAY Pheonix Symphony Music Director Champions a Broader Sound: https://www.azcentral.com/mosaic-story/news/local/arizona-people/2022/12/04/phoenix-symphony-director-embraces-diversity-champions-broader-sound/8226772001/

Opus 176 - "And He Shall Purify" Nov 30, 2022

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Garrett and Scott kick things off with a welcome to the holiday season and move into the New York Times' take on Sphinx, and the latest from "I Care If You Listen". The guys share music by Dear Silas, Blanco Brown, and more. Multi-time Grammy-nominated artist Curtis Stewart returns to TRILLOQUY to discuss his upcoming performance of Julia Perry's violin concerto, his approach to playing and understanding music, and how musical languages can connect and create communities. Garrett and Scott wrap things up by offering their opinions on a holiday favorite by Handel. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club: schubert.org Playlist: Paul Williams - "It Feels Like Christmas" perf. Imani Winds - "This Christmas" Rhiannon Giddens - "At The Purchaser's Option" (arr. PUBLIQuartet) perf. Jennifer Grim - Tango-Etude No. 3 (Piazzolla) Dear Silas - "Cherry Blossom" Blanco Brown - "The Git Up" Betty Davis - "They Say I'm Different" (Arr. by PUBLIQuartet for String Quartet) Julia Perry - "A Short Piece for Orchestra" George Friedrich Handel - "And He Shall Purify" More: Curtis Stewart, violin: https://curtisjstewart.com Experiential Orchestra: https://www.experientialorchestra.com Sphinx Feature by The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/23/arts/music/sphinx-organization-anniversary.html Classical Music’s Racial Awakening – Was It All a Mirage?: https://icareifyoulisten.com/2022/11/classical-music-racial-awakening-was-it-all-a-mirage/

Opus 175 - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Nov 23, 2022

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For the past several years, the South Dakota Symphony has engaged local Indigenous communities through dialogue, music making, and recently, with a new recording! The ensemble's Music Director, Delta David Gier, and resident artist, Bryan Akipa join Garrett and talk about racial relations in South Dakota, the formation of the Lakota Music Project, and what the impact has been for white and Indigenous communities. Garrett and Scott celebrate Esperanza Spalding and offer feedback on the upcoming film, "The Chevalier", and share music by Nina Simone, Ned Rorem, and many others. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club: schubert.org Playlist: Nina Simone - "Go To Hell" Esperanza Spalding - "Black Gold" perf. Buskaid Soweto Ensemble - Symphonie Concertante in G major by Joseph Bolonge, Chevalier de Saint-George Santa Esmerelda - "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" Nina Simone - "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" Ned Rorem - "Sunday Morning" Mark O'Connor - "Johnny's Apple Pie" More: Lakota Music Project: https://www.sdsymphony.org/education-community/lakota-music-project/ Delta David Gier: https://www.deltadavidgier.com Bryan Akipa: https://bryanakipa.com Esparanza Spalding To Leave Harvard Teaching Position: https://www.thefader.com/2022/11/21/esparanza-spalding-to-leave-harvard-teaching-position First Trailer Released For ‘Chevalier’ Biopic About 18th-Century Composer Joseph Boulogne: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/chevalier-trailer-joseph-boulogne-biopic/?fbclid=IwAR0huJCPk2xUBdmIRKtcseNrB4lzaQd-bUCAiBi7IVF1CSZYrvM8CWDy2wk

Opus 174 - "Putting On A Good Show" Nov 16, 2022

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This week Garrett and Scott highlight the power of inter-disciplinary blending and collaboration and the benefits therein with the help of an HBCU band inspired article by Katie Brown and a profile on cellist and "clown" Karen Hall. The guys highlight compositions by James Lee III, Shawn Okpebholo, Ludwig Göransson, and many others. Composer Elijah Daniel Smith returns to the third movement to talk more about life as an emerging composer, as well as the importance of respecting the diversity of Blackness and artistically being true to oneself. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club! Playlist: Blood Orange - "Best To You" perf. Human Jukebox - "Can You Stand the Rain" Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 James Lee III - "A Different Soldier's Tale" (Celebration of Broad Street) Shawn Okpebholo - "Two Black Churches" (Ballad of Birmingham) Elijah Daniel Smith - "Animus" Elijah Daniel Smith - "Shifting Ground" Ludwig Göransson - "Sirens" More: Elijah Daniel Smith: https://www.elijahdanielsmith.com What Classical Musicians Can Learn from HBCU Marching Bands: https://icareifyoulisten.com/2022/11/what-classical-musicians-can-learn-from-hbcu-marching-bands/ Reimagining Classical Music Through Clowning: https://www.apu.edu/articles/karen-hall-reimagining-classical-music-through-clowning/

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