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Opus 78 - Black Messiah Dec 09, 2020

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What if Jesus were Black? How would that change the narrative behind his story, and the music that has been written about him? Garrett unpacks this with Adrian Dunn, who's the composer behind a new work called "Black Messiah". Scott shares his thoughts on a new Mozart video game, the music of Michael Abels, and helps Garrett identify the joint, very intentional Euro-centricity that is foundational to America's understanding of Christmas and so-called classical music. This opus is dedicated to the incredible work of arts administrator and arts activist, Quanice Floyd. Playlist: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Requiem in d minor Leonard Bernstein - "Fancy Free" Experience Unlimited - "Da Butt" Ariana Grande ft. Macy Gray - "Leave Me Lonely" Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj (arr. FRIIH MSHUPS) - "Side to Side" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3si3n8adbY) Michael Abels - "Global Warming" Nathaniel Dett - "Eight Bible Vignettes" Adrian Dunn - Black Messiah More: WATCH Black Messiah: https://blackmusicexperience.uscreen.io/catalog WATCH Black Jesus: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/black-jesus New Music Gathering Proposals: http://newmusicgathering.com/proposals Emerging Black Composers Project: https://riffmagazine.com/news/emerging-black-composers-project/ 'Mozart Requiem' Video Game: https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/switch/games/products/mozart-requiem/11100207.html The MET Locks Out Stage Hands: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/arts/music/met-opera-lockout-stagehands.html NY Phil Musicians Agree to Pandemic Pay Cut: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/arts/music/new-york-philharmonic-pay-cuts.html Quanice Floyd vs. AFTA: https://www.npr.org/2020/12/03/942451376/americans-for-the-arts-promises-more-racial-and-cultural-equity A.L. Youmans, piano: https://www.youtube.com/user/ALYcolumbus

Opus 77 - Invitation to the Party Dec 02, 2020

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Donna Walker-Kuhne's book, "Invitation to the Party", has been a tool that arts organizations of all kinds have used to better understand what community engagement really means. She joins Garrett to talk about this, audience development, and how the teachings of Daisaku Ikeda have inspired her continued work. Scott delivers the story of "Blind Tom" Wiggins, and the guys end with a response to the National Philharmonic, and a discussion about reaching a "broader" and "wider" audience with your content. Playlist: Traditional - "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (feat. Mahalia Jackson) Ludwig van Beethoven - "Wellington's Victory" Fresh Prince/DJ Jazzy Jeff - "Summer Time" Beyoncé - "Black Parade" "Blind Tom" Wiggins - "Battle at Manassas" "Blind Tom" Wiggins - "The Rain Storm" Drake (prod. Tay Keith) - "Nonstop" The National - "Fake Empire" Bryce Dessner/Kronos Quartet - "Aheym" Bryce Dessner/Eighth Blackbird - "Filament" Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 13 (mov. 2) More: Donna Walker-Kuhne: https://walkercommunicationsgroup.com/donna-walker-kuhne/ BUY "Invitation to the Party": https://walkercommunicationsgroup.com/2017/01/20/invitation-to-the-party/ Cleveland Played a Big Role in Telling "A Christmas Story": https://www.cleveland19.com/story/600778/cleveland-played-big-role-in-telling-christmas-story/ Daniel Barenboim on 'Colonial' Classical Music: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2091862787609/daniel-barenboim-it-is-rubbish-to-say-that-classical-music-is-colonialist Celebrities React to Grammy Noms: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-weeknd-and-nicki-minaj-slam-the-grammys/ Grammy Nominations 2021: https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list Will Smith Celebrates 30 Years of "The Fresh Prince": https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9448012/will-smith-30th-anniversary-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-cast-reunion-pics

Opus 76 - "You Have The Right To Remain Silent" Nov 25, 2020

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Anthony Davis' career has been marked by his musical responses to the Black experience, with critically acclaimed compositions about the life and times of Malcolm X, the murder of George Floyd, and one of his own experiences with police in a work called "You Have The Right To Remain Silent." He won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music for his composition portraying the story of the Central Park 5, and he joins Garrett to talk about it. Scott unpacks Pulitzer Prize-winning music by other Black composers, and the guys offer words of encouragement (and warning) as the holiday season commences. Playlist: Florence Price - Piano Sonata in e minor (excerpt, "From the Top") Traditional - "I'll Fly Away" (New Birth Brass Band) Zero 7 - "Destiny" Sia - "Bird Set Free" Megan Thee Stallion - "Movie" George Walker - "Tangents" George Walker - Violin Sonata George Walker - "Lilacs" Kendrick Lamar - "Humble" Kendrick Lamar - "Love" Kendrick Lamar - "Element" Kendrick Lamar - "Fear" More: WATCH - "You Have The Right To Remain Silent": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcE5MQ6uMmI&t=1315s Curtis Institute names pianist Michelle Cann to new chair honoring legendary professor Eleanor Sokoloff: https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/curtis-institute-philadelphia-michelle-cann-eleanor-sokoloff-20201117.html Make Music NOLA: https://www.makemusicnola.org/ Autism Rights Activists Ask Sia to Cancel ‘Music’ Movie: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sia-music-movie-autism-activists-1234839639/

Opus 75 - Straßen sind fertig Nov 18, 2020

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In 2017 composer Tyshawn Sorey teamed up with writer Terrance Hayes and tenor Lawrence Brownlee to create a song cycle called "Cycles of My Being". It's a work that showcases the troubled relationship between America and its Black men that will have its digital premiere on the Opera Philadelphia Channel on November 20th. Tyshawn speaks with Garrett about this, and his broader perspective on writing Black-centric music. Scott honors the space-age music of another Black composer, and Garrett teases a move away from Minnesota. Playlist: Deniece Williams - "Let's Here It For The Boy" Blue Ivy Carter - "Lift Ev'ry Voice" ("Homecoming" excerpt) Johann Strauss - "Thunder and Lightning" Polka William Grant Still - "Ennanga" Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet No. 12, "The Negro" M. Piečaitis - Catcerto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLuEkpij5E) Ozie Cargile - "Creation of the Universe" Fannie Lou Hamer - "Walk With Me" Margaret Bonds - "Montgomery Variations" Tyshawn Sorey - "Cycles of My Being" More: Malcolm X's "By Any Means Necessary": https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1964-malcolm-x-s-speech-founding-rally-organization-afro-american-unity/ Blue Ivy narrates "Hair Love": https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9481053/blue-ivy-carter-hair-love-audiobook Ann Hobson Pilot: http://www.annhobsonpilot.com/ Austria COVID Lockdowns: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54945400

Opus 74 - Record Keeping Nov 11, 2020

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The Gateways Music Festival is one of only a few classical music gatherings that center Black people, making it a very important part of the industry for countless musicians. The man who's taken up the responsibility of documenting those gatherings through photography is violinist David Caines Burnett. He talks with Garrett about how classical music's relationship with race has evolved over the decades, and why we keeps "records" - in more ways than one! Garrett and Scott honor the late Alex Trebek with a mini-round of Jeopardy!, and offer their responses to this year's election results. Playlist: Goldfrapp - "Strict Machine" Will Gregory - "Orbit" Martha and the Vandellas - "Dancing in the Street" Mary J. Blige - "Work That" Drake & Future - "Jumpman" Florence Price - Symphony No. 3 Jennifer Higdon - "Blue Cathedral" Gil Scott-Heron - "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" David Baker - Quintet for Piano and Strings More: Gateways Music Festival: gatewaysmusicfestival.org Legal Weed 2020: https://nypost.com/2020/11/04/legal-weed-2020-states-that-legalized-marijuana-on-election-day/ Oregon Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Heroine and Cocaine: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/ballot-measures-propositions-2020.html Jeopardy! Clue Archive: https://j-archive.com/ Who Is Alex Trebek's Favorite Rapper?: https://www.theringer.com/2017/2/21/16044452/who-is-alex-trebeks-favorite-rapper-5335b7ef65e9

Opus 73 - "Whitey on the Moon" Nov 04, 2020

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Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out. This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and is made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan and BluKlok Records presenting, "The Incredible". Playlist: Negro National Anthem, perf. Southeast Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=977kvruGXVA Kenny G - Silhouette Beach Boys - Good Vibrations John Adams - The Chairman Dances Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon John Legend/Common - Glory Common/Lenny Kravitz - Riot In My Mind Frederic Rzewski - Coming Together Rammstein - Du Hast Rammstein - Amerika Christopher Rouse - Der gerettete Alberich Joseph Schwantner - Percussion Concerto More: Derek Menchan, The Incredible: https://www.facebook.com/derekmenchan/posts/739115580013583 The Roast of Kansas City Police Commissioners: https://www.upworthy.com/young-woman-confronts-police-commissioners-brutality Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to Feel Music: https://www.unilad.co.uk/technology/vibrating-suit-allows-deaf-people-to-feel-music/ Violinist Arrested for Trafficking Minor: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202010/28518/ Brian Newhouse Appointed Minnesota Orchestra Vice President of Individual Giving: https://minnesotaorchestra.org/about/media/press-room/2388-brian-newhouse-individual-giving

Opus 72 - "Making Demons and Devils Your Allies" Oct 28, 2020

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When Wayne Shorter tragically lost his wife in an airplane crash, he vowed to live an even happier life with the help of an ancient philosophy: Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō. He talks with Garrett about Buddhism, what it means to find "zero gravity", and what it means to make allies out of demons and devils. Johnathan Gibbs is the special guest co-host, and helps Garrett tackle the topics of #EndSars, the MET's inability to pay its musicians, and more. In the final movement, the guys re-address Daniel Elder and "Keith". Playlist: George Gershwin - "My Man's Gone Now" from Porgy and Bess Kanye West - "Nah Nah Nah" Wynton Marsalis - Abyssinian Mass (Processional/Recessional) Ellington Jordan - "I'd Rather Go Blind" (perf. Beyoncé) Thelonious Monk - "Crepuscule With Nellie" More: Johnathan Gibbs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdp6lzUzW4l_GojD7GxOh0w This QPOC Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-qpoc-life/id1300307098 #EndSARS, Explained: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2020/10/23/21530235/endsars-nigeria-police-brutality MET Opera Musicians Haven't Been Paid Since April: https://www.classicfm.com/artists/new-york-met/one-third-unsalaried-orchestra-musicians-quit-city-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0ROKGLjKKeaMu3mmCgOsGYrLPFP97njk1julO5lxSOmR87QqUXcnokVnU Equity Silences the Muse: https://www.danieleldermusic.com/post/equity-silences-the-muse The Firing of Garrett McQueen: https://insidethearts.com/scanningthedial/the-firing-of-garrett-mcqueen/

Opus 71 - The Pattern Oct 21, 2020

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Ensemble Pi has operated at the intersection of music and social justice since 2015, and in an upcoming concert the group will tackle the need for Black reparations head on! Allison Loggin-Hull talks to Garrett about "The Pattern", which is a piece of music she wrote specifically for this virtual performance. The ensemble's pianist, Idith Korman, offers her thoughts and experiences as both a musician who centers social justice, and the recipient of Jewish reparations. Garrett and Scott honor the legacy of the late John Brim, and the guys respond to an anti-racist statement made by WUOL-FM. Playlist: Michael Jackson - "Dirty Diana" John Brim - "Ice Cream Man" George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Offset/Metro Boomin - "Ric Flair Drip" Body Count - "Cop Killer" Julio Racine - Voodoo Jazz Sonata Amy Marcy Cheney Beach - "Hermit Thrush at Morn" Adolphus Hailstork - Adagio for Strings Adolphus Hailstork - Seven Songs of the Rubaiyat Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Concerto Flutronix - "Type Writer" More: Ensemble Pi: https://www.ensemble-pi.org/ Allison Loggins-Hull: https://allisonloggins.com Idith Korman performances: https://ensemble-pi.org/idith-meshulam John Brim: https://hoptownchronicle.org/hopkinsville-native-john-brim/ Christine Gangelhoff plays Julio Racine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR4ZRqdrN5Q Black Information Network: https://www.binnews.com New York Philharmonic Cancels the Rest of Its Season: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/arts/music/new-york-philharmonic-virus.html Ice Cube Responds to Being Called a Sell Out: https://www.vibe.com/2020/10/ice-cube-responds-to-backlash-trump-administration

Opus 70 - 'Les Biches' Oct 14, 2020

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COVID is continuing to shut down traditional performance spaces, so the hip-hop Illharmonic Orchestra is taking their next show to the virtual stage! The group is led by rappers Jeffrey McNeill (Thee Phantom) and his wife, Andrea (The Phoenix), who talks with Garrett about gender equity in the arts, and how classical institutions can survive 2020. Scott highlights the late Eddie Van Halen's connections to race, after the guys unpack Bill Burr's latest performance. Playlist: Francis Poulenc - Rondeau from "Les Biches" Johnny Nash - "What A) Wonderful World" Van Halen - "Cathedral" Van Halen - "Ice Cream Man" Van Halen - "Runnin' with the Devil" Michael Jackson - "Beat It" Mariah Carey ft. O.D.B. - "Fantasy" Mariah Carey - "Obsessed" Drake - "Emotionless" Indigenous - "Things We Do" Indigenous - "Waiting" Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5, mov. 1 Walter Murphy - "A Fifth of Beethoven" Robin Thicke - "When I Get You Alone" Thee Phantom - "B-Boy Meets Beethoven" Thee Phantom ft. The Phoenix - "Maybe Next Time" More: Land Acknowledgment: https://native-land.ca/ "Spirit Horses" album: http://www.canyonrecords.com/shop/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=CR-7014 Interview with Queen Latifah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R24vhB4GSjw&t=404s Illharmonic Virtual Concert: https://www.facebook.com/events/1228385684181691/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A1778601915631911%7D%7D]%22%7D Lied Society Society Presents "We Are The Change": https://liedsociety.org/wearethechange/ Lexical Tones Podcast: https://www.adjectivenewmusic.com/lexical-tones.html Black Music Experience: https://blackmusicexperience.uscreen.io/ WUOT-FM hosts conversation on Beethoven: https://www.wuot.org/post/dialogue-why-beethoven?fbclid=IwAR294rSyf0JdjuwTFN442e18D628UD5jTzXcgUkDSZntPFEb2-E_KVo5O0M Bill Burr SNL Monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1xgXJ5_Q34 R.I.P. Johnny Nash: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/entertainment/johnny-nash-death/index.html Eddie Van Halen endured a 'horrifying racist environment' before becoming a rock legend: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/eddie-van-halen-endured-horrifying-racist-environment-becoming-rock-legend-n1242663 The Thought Leaders Issue, Mariah Carey: https://vmagazine.com/article/the-thought-leaders-issue-mariah-carey/

Opus 69 - People Are Still Having Sex Oct 07, 2020

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For the 69th opus of TRILLOQUY, the guys decide to spend some time at the intersection of music and sex, featuring a few of Scott's favorites by Donna Summer. Special guest, Derek Menchan talks with Garrett about how he utilizes Afro-centrism and his ability to overlay his multi-talents to create new recordings of the "classics", and a scene from the film, "The Prince of Egypt" serves as the frame for pretty difficult conversation between the hosts. Playlist: Terence Blanchard - "Ron's Theme" from Blackkklansman arr. Justin Holland - "Rochester Schottische" Addison H. Douglass - "Go Gopher Victory" Richard Strauss - "Dance of the Seven Veils" Maurice Ravel - "Bolero" Aram Khachaturian - "Dance of the Young Kurds" Thomas Adès - Overture to "Symphonic Dances from Powder Her Face" Ariana Grande ft. Lil Wayne - "Let Me Love You" Donna Summer - "Love to Love You Baby" Donna Summer - "I Feel Love" Foxy - "Get Off" LaTour - "People Are Still Having Sex" Prince and the New Power Generation – "Gett Off" George Michael - "I Want Your Sex" George Michael ft. Steve Gregory (sax) - "Careless Whisper" Divinyls - "I Touch Myself" Jeremih - "Fuck You All the Time" Derek Menchan - "The Griot Swings the Classics" More: Derek Menchan: https://www.derekmenchan.com The Prince of Egypt: https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/the-prince-of-egypt For the Met Opera, the Pandemic Could Be a Necessary Reset: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/arts/music/met-opera-coronavirus-pandemic.html?fbclid=IwAR1q0MQbRy4y7ntXiSkOUpgqwuuyIrO4Ih_PAvd0BNrXuGQNDFKYu7gb7LI Orchestras Are Rushing to Add Black Composers. Will It Last?: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/arts/music/orchestra-livestreams-black-composers.html?referringSource=articleShare Gopher band returns with instrument wraps: https://www.fox9.com/news/gopher-band-returns-with-instrument-wraps-designed-by-minnesota-company?fbclid=IwAR0uhBj1BgxjzuMovoOVRF4JzksWT3CZxa2wUhEAUWJyvP5YG8wqn9IKqBE

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