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Episode 41 – Will Liverman / Dreams of a New Day
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg joins Chicago baritone Will Liverman in conversation about his upcoming album Dreams of a New Day — Songs by Black Composers.
Dreams of a New Day is Liverman’s debut album as a featured performer on Cedille. Listen to learn how he sought to showcase the tradition of African American art song and the story behind his commission of a world premiere from Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo.
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In anticipation of the Earth Day (April 22) release of Stacy Garrop‘s oratorio Terra Nostra, a playlist of pieces about our planet, its scenic places, creatures, natural resources, seasons, etc. Tracks from Terra Nostra will be added upon its 4/22 release.
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On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg talks with celebrated composer Stacy Garrop about her experience composing and recording Cedille’s latest release, Terra Nostra. The multifarious text weaves together creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt, excerpts from the Bible’s Old Testament, classic poetry from Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Lord Alfred Tennyson, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and contemporary writings by Esther Iverem and Wendell Berry, among others.