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Opus 153 - "The Barrel" Jun 22, 2022

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Orchestral percussion is usually only featured from the back of the stage, but Third Coast Percussion is changing the concert experience by bringing percussion to the front. Garrett chats with Sean and David (1:00:00) from this unique quartet to unpack their new album, "Perspective", and to get their thoughts on musical entrepreneurship, collaborating with today's most famous composers, and more. Scott honors the music of Aldous Harding, Garrett shares his favorite tracks from Drake's new dance album, and the guys cover the dissolution of the San Antonio Symphony, the many musical moods of Yo-Yo Ma, and more. Playlist: Bananarama - "Cruel Summer" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sonata for Bassoon and Cello perf. Yo-Yo Ma - "Appalachian Waltz" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hInHB-J0lJQ) Silk Road Ensemble feat. Yo-Yo Ma - "Summer in the High Grassland" Daniel Bernard Roumain - "Lecolion Loops: after Uti Vår Hage" Frank Ticheli - "Alamo Gardens" Drake - "Calling My Name" Drake - "Tie That Binds" Aldous Harding - "The Barrel" Prince - "Old Friends 4 Sale" More: More on Third Coast Percussion: https://www.thirdcoastpercussion.com Lecolion Washington Collaborates with Yo-Yo Ma: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/17/arts/with-little-help-his-friend-yo-yo-ma-stages-surprise-pop-up-nubian-square/ San Antonio Symphony to Dissolve Amid Labor Dispute: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/arts/music/san-antonio-symphony-bankruptcy.html Aldous Harding Interview: https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/04/11/the-masked-singer

Opus 152 - Third Sister Jun 15, 2022

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This year, Raven Chacon became the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his "Voiceless Mass". He joins Garrett (1:00:00) to talk about his reactions to the win, his perspective on Indigenous land acknowledgements, and more. Garrett and Scott cover a Lizzo misstep, unpack a maestro's words pertaining to "thoughts and prayers", and highlight music by Jennifer Higdon, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Scott takes the lead in the final movement to address racist reactions to Moses Ingram's recent role in "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Playlist: Béla Bartók - Viola Concerto, mov. 3 Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 93, mov. 2 PaviElle French - "Bye" Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 4, mov. 3 Lizzo - "Grrrls" Florence Price - Symphony No. 1, mov. 1 Kendrick Lamar - "United In Grief" Kendrick Lamar - "Mother I Sober" ft. Beth Gibbons of Portishead Jennifer Higdon - "Celestial Blue" Raven Chacon - "Voiceless Mass" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nctWwXbRvqM) John Williams - "Theme" from 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' More: Raven Chacon's "Voiceless Mass" Wins Pulitzer: https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/raven-chacon Lizzo Faces Backlash for Lyric Choice in New Song ‘Grrrls: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lizzo-grrrls-lyrics-backlash-abelist-slur-1235086460/ Lizzo is Changing the Lyrics to Her 'Grrrls' Single Following Criticism Over Ableism: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/lizzo-changing-lyrics-grrrls-single-criticism-ableism-rcna33391 In Impassioned Speech, Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Addresses Gun Violence: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-mass-shooting-yannick-nezet-seguin-metropolitan-opera-20220607.html ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Star Moses Ingram Faces Racist Abuse Online: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2022/06/obi-wan-kenobi-star-moses-ingram-faces-racist-abuse-online-refuses-to-grin-and-bear-it.html

Opus 151 - "Welcome Back" Jun 08, 2022

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Led by rap duo Thee Phantom and The Phoenix, the Illharmonic Orchestra masterfully links classic hip-hop with "classical" music in a way that's wowed audiences from Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, and countless other venues. The duo joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about their recent developments, the Illharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Juneteenth concert, and more. Scott offers insights on TV themes from decades past and celebrates Pride Month with a Lil Kim accidental and music by Orville Peck. Garrett engages the conversation of "Jewface" as it applies to an upcoming Leonard Bernstein film, and shines a light on film music by Terence Blanchard. All of this and lots more! Playlist: John Sebastian - Theme from "Welcome Back, Kotter" John Parker - Theme from "CHiPs" Kanye West feat. Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z & Bon Iver - "Monster" Culture Club - "Time (Clock Of The Heart)" Lil Kim - "Queen Bitch" Leonard Bernstein - Overture to "Candide" Leonard Bernstein - "The Great Lover" from "On The Town" Terence Blanchard - "Fruit of Islam" from "X" Orville Peck - "The Curse of the Blackened Eye" Illharmonic Orchestra feat. Thee Phantom and The Phoenix - "Double Trouble" Illharmonic Orchestra feat. Thee Phantom and The Phoenix - "Hip-Hop's Love Ballad" Arrested Development - "Tennessee" More: TICKETS for Illharmonic Orchestra Juneteenth Performance: https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/22filene/0619show22.aspx Lil Kim As Hip-Hop's First Queer Ally: https://twitter.com/NASTlESTONE/status/1532922769050112001 Bradley Cooper Transforms Into Leonard Bernstein: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/maestro-first-look-bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein-1235281060/?fbclid=IwAR3Qz13VLz6oSyjnCUSS12YSctQJo4cAvqZ-0jmr5KWID3ZMqgRQtK2k_XU Bradley Cooper’s Problematic Prosthetic: https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/movies/bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein

TRILLOQUY Replay - The Black Orchestral Network Jun 01, 2022

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Opus 150 of the TRILLOQUY podcast featured a conversation between Garrett and two of the leaders of the newly formed Black Orchestral Network: Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold. Check out their uncut conversation which covers the differing levels of arts activism, BON's plans for the industry, what freedom for Black orchestral musicians really looks like, and more. Learn more: https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org **TRILLOQUY RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES AND THE START OF SEASON 4 ON JUNE 8TH!**

TRILLOQUY Replay - The Living Earth Show May 25, 2022

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Opus 148 of TRILLOQUY featured Garrett's conversation with Travis and Andy from The Living Earth Show. Check out their extended, uncut interview where the guys talk about cannabis, "noise" music, and more. Check out all of this collective's work at: https://www.thelivingearthshow.com. ***Season 4 of TRILLOQUY returns with brand new opuses beginning June 8th!***

TRILLOQUY Replay - Damian Norfleet May 18, 2022

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In February of 2022, Damian Norfleet joined Garrett for Op. 139 of TRILLOQUY to discuss mass incarceration, solitary confinement, and a then upcoming collaboration with Ensemble Pi that explored those conversations musically. This week, Garrett offers the extended, uncut conversation that covers adjusting to life in Minnesota, a deeper look at the historical violence of prisons, and more. Damian Norfleet: https://www.damiannorfleet.com **TRILLOQUY WILL RETURN WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES AND THE START OF SEASON 4 ON JUNE 8TH!**

Opus 150 - Indefatigable May 11, 2022

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The newly formed Black Orchestral Network, led by some of the western classical industry's biggest stars, is demanding immediate change from orchestras with a focus on hiring Black musicians into tenure-track positions by the end of the 2022-2023 orchestral season. Two of the organization's founders, Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold, join Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about the goals of BON and what the potential impact of hiring Black musicians more intentionally could mean for orchestra culture across the country. Scott celebrates Lenny Kravitz and Eydís Evensen, Garrett connects an SWV classic to a Drake hit, and the guys wrap up season 3 with a heartfelt final movement centering around forgiveness, grace, and hope. Playlist: Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way" Drake feat. Rick Ross - "Money in the Grave" My Brightest Diamond - "This is My Hand" Marcus Norris - "Peach Lemonade" Bob Marley - "Get Up Stand Up" SWV feat. Wu Tang Clan - "Anything" (Old Skool Mix) SWV - "Weak" (Acapella) Drake - "Shot For Me" Eydís Evensen - "Dawn is Near" Damien Geter - "Neo Soul" Traditional - "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Josie Adams - "Song for Julie" More: The Black Orchestral Network: https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org Downbeat (Viola Davis on forgiveness): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ77LVfXUPU "Let's Go There" w/ Garrett McQueen: https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2021-2022/garrett-mcqueen-carmen/ Opera America Annual Conference: https://web.cvent.com/event/8826e80c-334c-4451-b985-cb218f69ac04/summary Defend Roe: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-defend-roe Adrian Dunn Presents "Emancipation": https://t2conline.com/adrian-dunn-emancipation-classical-black-music-matters/ Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act: https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-advancing-equity-through-the-arts-and-humanities-act

Opus 149 - Inca y Maya May 04, 2022

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After enjoying a career as a successful ballet dancer, Christina Salerno shifted into the field of arts administration where her work as Executive Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra earned her the 2022 title of "Executive Director of the Year"! She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences in "classical" dance, the successes she's seen with the IPO, and her thoughts on shifting programming toward equity and audience development. Scott honors Cinco de Mayo with music by Silvestre Revueltas, Garrett offers a complementary work by William Grant Still, and the guys unpack the latest from controversial arts columnist, Norman Lebrecht. Playlist: Philip Glass - Violin Concerto No. 1 (mov. 3) Jessie Montgomery - "Voodoo Dolls" (perf. LunART Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3WRczMP2tQ) Philip Glass - Violin Concerto No. 2 (mov. 4) Silvestre Revueltas - "La Noche de los Mayas" William Grant Still - "Inca Melody" (from Vignettes for oboe, bassoon, and piano) John Williams - "Parade of the Ewoks" William Grant Still - "Sahdji" Bueno Vista Social Club - "Chan Chan" More: Christina Salerno/Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra: https://ipomusic.org/staff/ Downbeat (Van Lathan on Social Justice Activism): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmbVbRpBzQc&t=2035s The Black Orchestral Network: https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org Garrett McQueen Performs w/ Lakeville Arts Center Chamber Ensemble: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeconcerts/ MNSpin: https://hclib.musicat.co Jessie Montgomery on Classical Music Inclusivity: https://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2022/04/28/1094807744/can-classical-music-really-be-inclusive-composer-jessie-montgomery-thinks-so Bring on the Big Beasts: https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/may-2022/bring-on-the-big-beasts/?fbclid=IwAR3Vr8CP2S9pMBXg7u6w2ofNyxtlfrOVVQmfia_OeuiFK_FYrw79oLDNvzc Into the Demon's Mouth: https://tricycle.org/magazine/demons-mouth/

Opus 148 - "That's Alien, TO YOU" Apr 27, 2022

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The Living Earth Show exists to push the boundaries of technical and artistic possibility while amplifying voices, perspectives, and bodies that the classical music tradition has often excluded. The group's Travis Andrews and Andy Meyerson join Garrett in this week's third movement to share more about their work and to explore conversation that affirms words like "noise" and "weird" as they relate to live performance. Scott concludes his celebration of International Guitar Month with an ode to Nile Rodgers and offers his perspective on the recent resignation of The Current's Mary Lucia. Garrett celebrates Anthony Parnther, highlights music by The Silk Road Ensemble, and offers a peek into where he wants to take TRILLOQUY conversations as the guys approach the finale of season 3. Playlist: Arturo Márquez - Danzón No. 2 Ludwig Göransson - "Tusken Raiders" Antonin Dvorak - Cello Concerto (perf. Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ijbdtCD7UY) Frank Ticheli - "San Antonio Dances" CHIC - "Le Freak" Silk Road Ensemble - "Distant Green Valley" Evanescence - "Thoughtless" Samuel Adams - "Tension Study 1" Jay-Z - "The Story of O.J." More: The Living Earth Show: https://www.thelivingearthshow.com/about Mary Lucia Leaves The Current: https://recentlyheard.com/2022/04/22/mary-lucia-cites-concerns-about-equity-and-fair-treatment-of-all-of-my-sisters-as-reason-for-her-abrupt-departure-from-89-3-the-current/ Downbeat (Scott Blankenship on the History of KVNO): https://kvno.org/art-news/kvno-morning-show-hosts-over-the-years/ Musician in Residence Opportunity: https://centralforgood.org/musician-in-residence Billboard Highlights Anthony Parnther: https://www.billboard.com/music/features/encanto-turning-red-conductor-anthony-parnther-interview-1235062644/ New Brunswick Youth Orchestra Slaps Back at Infiniti: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-youth-orchestra-infiniti-1.6427228?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR1o7RhrOxHORrqy-0gWQjoLnk_fmNyOKWjGAUfkV-Ez-Yn1E6C6LLjDKxw Sebastian Lang-Lessing Fired From San Antonio Symphony: https://www.tpr.org/arts-culture/2022-04-19/music-director-speaks-out-about-his-san-antonio-symphony-contract-termination?fbclid=IwAR0Y7FsbLaY8kH9A8bh_Lu-UFM17T65r2rWGKr3wYYGg200jYcQHX6jmWxg Dana White on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsDanaWhite/status/1514270689527844869

Opus 147 - "Cliff Hanger" Apr 20, 2022

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Based in Philadelphia, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra was established as a model for the 21st-century American orchestra with a mission to combine artistic excellence with cultural diversity. The ensemble's Artistic Director, Jeri Lynne Johnson, joins Garrett to discuss the origins of Black Pearl, changing the culture surrounding "traditional" repertoire, and more. In movement two, Scott continues his celebration of International Guitar Month with music performed by Paul Galbraith and Garrett offers Japanese jazz. The guys start with an acknowledgement of 4/20 and wrap up with words on this week's historic event at Carnegie Hall. Playlist: Flutronix - "Life Lines" Erykah Badu - "Didn't Cha Know" (perf. Deviation String Quartet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Borgo4Ua7NQ) Lizzo - "Heaven Help Me" You & The Explosion - "TORNADO 15" arr. Paul Galbraith - "Songs of the Hebrides" "Patsy Cline" - Tennessee Waltz Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 8 (perf. Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-MwYJgfnk4) Igor Stravinsky - "Soldier's Tale" (perf. Gateways Chamber Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzDdXVE52nw&t=2780s) More: Jeri Lynne Johnson/Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra: https://www.blackpearlco.org/artistic-director Downbeat (Snoop Dogg on The Breakfast Club): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Z_y0lwa14 Emancipation, feat. Adrian Dunn and RIZE: https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/emancipation Questlove Joins Dallas Symphony: https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/2022/04/14/questlove-joining-forces-with-dallas-symphony-for-hip-hop-brunch-in-deep-ellum/?fbclid=IwAR2aorYT7xI7NdRBkvB1uwL1BE_5tondch2h0utZ20RhBbeuhY5YU8YLYkQ Saturday Night Live - "Orchestra" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhctLo_qS10)

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