Musical Conversation: Composers Jonathan McNair and Brett Dietz

 Dear Friends,

I hope this finds you well.

Jonathan McNair needs no introduction to the Chattanooga arts community, as he is very well-known and influential. He serves as a Professor of Music at UTC, where he wears many hats. Read Jonathan's Bio here

I have worked with Jonathan over the last few seasons, and it's always a pleasure to work with him and explore his wonderfully unique and inspiring musical language.

Today I would like to share with you, the conversation I had with Jonathan and his string orchestra work These Three. This piece was composed on commission in memory of Chattanooga urban designer Christian Rushing.

Also on this program, we are featuring a work by another American composer Brett Dietz. Here is my conversation with Brett regarding his exciting work for 2 percussion, Street Fight. 

We are performing these work on April 8 and 9th at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

I hope you can join us!

Stay well,

Kayoko

Listening Recommendations: Nicolas Baldeyrou

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to share this wonderful artist with you.

Nicolas Baldeyrou is the Principal Clarinet of the Radio-France Philharmonic Orchestra, and a Buffet (clarinet maker) artist.

He has been making fun and funny videos promoting various clarinets while presenting his talent as a clarinetist, arranger, and master of various other instruments (piano, drums, horn to name a few).

His videos are so delightful, it is so hard to select which videos to share with you. I highly recommend subscribing to his channel. 

Here is my attempt to sharing some of my favorite videos- but trust me, they are all great!

Enjoy!

Stay safe and healthy-

Best,

Kayoko