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Episode 54 – Julian Velasco / As We Are
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg converses with Julian Velasco, winner of Cedille Records’ first-ever Emerging Artist Competition, about his upcoming debut album, As We Are.
As We Are offers an inventive, virtuosic, and diverse album of contemporary classical works for soprano, alto, and tenor sax, and performances with collaborative pianist extraordinaire Winston Choi. The album includes four world premiere recordings, and works by Steven Banks, David Maslanka, John Anthony Lennon, Amanda Harberg, Elijah Daniel Smith, and Christopher Cerrone. Listen to learn more about the project through Julian’s personal insight.
Episode 53 – Aurelien Fort Pederzoli (Black Oak Ensemble) / Avant l’orage
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg converses with Black Oak Ensemble violist Aurelien Fort Pederzoli about the ensemble’s upcoming album.
Avant l’orage offers seven rarely heard string trios from the 1920s and 30s, including world premiere recordings of trios by Henri Tomasi, Robert Casadesus, and Gustave Samazeuilh along with works by Jean Cras, Émile Goué, Jean Françaix, and Gabriel Pierné. Listen to learn more about the project through Aurelien’s personal insight.
Episode 52 – David Cunliffe (Lincoln Trio) / Trios From Contemporary Chicago
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg converses with Lincoln Trio cellist David Cunliffe about the ensemble’s new album.
Trios From Contemporary Chicago, a continuation of the trio’s exploration of Chicago composers, showcases works by 5 of the city’s most highly lauded contemporary composers: Shawn E. Okpebholo, Augusta Read Thomas, Shulamit Ran, Mischa Zupko, and Stacy Garrop. Listen to learn more about the project through David’s personal insight.