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Opus 263

6/10/2025

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Music at the Anthology (MATA) was founded in 1996 and has become the world’s most sought-after performance opportunity for adventurous emerging music artists experimenting with composition, multimedia, and collaborative performance art. Loki chats with MATA's Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris, about the festival, her life, and shifting status quo in the field. Loki shares notes from his upcoming address at the League of American Orchestras Conference.
  • Pauline Kim Harris
  • MATA Festival
  • "Metamorphosis 2" by Philip Glass
  • "Ambient Chaconne" by Pauline Kim Harris
  • League of American Orchestras Panel: Follow the Music for Systemic Change
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Opus 262

6/9/2025

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Amanda DeBoer Bartlett has reached beyond her training in opera to write and produce music from her own aesthetic experiences. Loki and Amanda chat about her upbringing in "classical", the notion of genre, and her new album, "Braided Together". Loki reflects on his time at the American Composers Orchestra as he begins his new journey with the American Composers Forum. 
  • Amanda DeBoer Bartlett/'Braided Together"
  • "Braided Together" (track)
  • "Cherry Blossom"
  • American Composers Forum
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Opus 261

5/5/2025

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Yuliana Lagunas is a rising star in the world of music as the concert mistress of the Inner-City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA), and hopes to use the leadership skills she's cultivated to become a leading pediatrician! She joins Loki to talk about her journey, so far, why ICYOLA has been important for her overall development, and what this all means for her as a Latina in America today. Loki responds to recent cuts by the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Support from TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM! 
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  • The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
  • Yuliana Lagunas featured in Teen Vogue
  • "Huapango de Moncayo"
  • Violin Concerto by Manuel Ponce (finale)
  • Trump Cuts NEA Grants
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Opus 260

4/25/2025

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Curtis Stewart returns to TRILLOQUY to chat about his life since becoming Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, his engagements with the Gateways Music Festival, and his newest work, "Seasons of Change". Loki speaks to what he thinks people should think about as it relates to current TV shows and movies that deal with group resistance. 

**Support for TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM!
  • Curtis Stewart
  • "Krishna" (from Curtis Stewart's "of Love.")
  • LOVE SHARK, by Curtis Stewart
  • Grassroots Organizing Wisdom Will Be Crucial With a Fascist in the White House
  • The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
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Opus 259

4/17/2025

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World-renowned musician, educator, performer, and composer, Damien Sneed, chats with Loki about his life, the power of existence, and the upcoming premiere of his new work, "Reflections of Resilience" by the Gateways Festival Orchestra. Loki speaks to dealing with feelings of "being left out" as Black communities grow within the field of classical music. 

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM!
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  • Damien Sneed
  • Gateways Music Festival
  • "Call Him By His Name"
  • "Invitation: 'Come and Join the Army"
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Opus 258

3/30/2025

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Loki chats with Grammy-winning composer Jessie Montgomery about her trajectory as an artist, the role her parents and broader New York community played in her development, maintaining a sense of authenticity through notoriety, and lots more. Loki responds to recent lay offs at the Kennedy Center. 

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Boulanger Initiative. 
TRILLOQUY is a proud partner of WDAV-FM. 
  • Jessie Montgomery
  • New York Philharmonic performs Jessie Montgomery
  • Jessie Montgomery: "Rounds" | Awadagin Pratt, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  • Jessie Montgomery: "Hymn for Everyone" | Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Exclusive: Ex-Kennedy Center employee speaks on institution’s ‘toxicity’ after getting fired under Trump
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Opus 257

3/25/2025

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Dr. Matthew Aubin has dedicated his research to raising awareness around the music of a French woman named Fernande Decruck, whose legacy has fallen into relative obscurity. He chats with Loki about his professional trajectory, his introduction to the music of Decruck, the new album featuring music of Decruck, and how he contextualizes his work within the framework of activism. Loki speaks to the power of reaching outside of our respective communities, and offers words in response to reactions about his latest professional venture. 

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Boulanger Initiative. 
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  • Loki Karuna named Executive Director of American Composers Forum
  • Matthew Aubin
  • Fernande Decruck
  • New Fernande Decruck Album
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Opus 256

3/11/2025

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Loki chats with Maestro Sean Mayes to unpack Black identity north of the "American" border, his work with the Pops of Color Orchestra, the power of Whitney Houston's music in a symphonic setting, and more! Loki also speaks on the idea of relevance in classical music. 
  • Sean Mayes
  • The Voice of Whitney at Town Hall
  • Pops of Color Orchestra
  • "It's Not Right, But It's Ok" (Instrumental)
  • "The Greatest Love of All" (perf. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
  • Wynton Marsalis on "relevance"
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Opus 255

3/6/2025

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Loki chats with librettist/producer Portia Kamons and composer Ron Ramin about their joint venture with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, designed to meaningfully engage Generation Z. Loki shares the reasoning behind his return to "traditional" orchestral engagements. 
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  • Ron Ramin
  • Portia Kamons
  • "SEVENTEEN" Promo
  • Hungarian March from 'The Damnation of Faust' (by Hector Berlioz, perf. Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
  • The Story Behind Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

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Opus 254

2/20/2025

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Loki chats with Cheryl Warfield about her career as a singer, her beginnings outside of the music industry, and her upcoming collaboration with The Discovery Orchestra for their presentation of "Discover Angelitos Negros" in celebration of Black History Month. Loki offers continued thoughts on the takeover of the Kennedy Center. 
  • The Discovery Orchestra
  • Cheryl Warfield
  • MORE Opera
  • Ave Maria (feat. Cheryl Warfield)
  • Excerpt from "Madame Butterfly" (feat. Cheryl Warfield)
  • The Kennedy Center Takeover 
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Opus 253

2/20/2025

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Loki chats with George Marriner Maull, founder of the Discovery Orchestra, about his life, engaging new audiences through public media, and his upcoming Black History Month celebration concert: "Angelitos Negros". Loki shares his thoughts on the recent takeover of the Kennedy Center.
  • The Discovery Orchestra
  • George Marriner Maull
  • New World Symphony excerpt 1
  • New World Symphony excerpt 2
  • Kennedy Center Takeover

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Opus 252

2/6/2025

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Loki chats with composer Shawn E. Okpebholo about the idea of "music for music's sake", the importance he puts on responding to calls for social justice, and his latest release, "Songs in Flight". Loki compares backlash against Beyoncé's Grammy wins to society's general aversion to musical evolution and change. 

Support for TRILLOQUY comes from FeedSpot!
Theme music by Soggy Beats
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  • Shawn E. Okpebholo
  • Songs in Flight
  • Songs in Flight Live from the Met Museum
  • Beyoncé Backlash

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Opus 251

1/28/2025

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Loki chats with acclaimed musicologist and pianist Samantha Ege about her early engagement with music, her work highlighting and preserving the work of Black women in classical music, and her new book, "South Side Impresarios". Loki reacts to the idea of fighting against upcoming challenges in America. 
  • Dr. Samantha Ege
  • "South Side Impresarios" 
  • Samantha performs music by Samuel Coleridge Taylor
  • Samantha performs music by Margaret Bonds
  • Trump's Latest Executive Order
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Opus 250

1/20/2025

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Composer Carlos Simon returns to TRILLOQUY to offer updates on life, music, and the pursuit or peace in a world filled with change and uncertainty. Loki shares writings of Martin Luther King Jr. to commemorate MLK Day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as 47th President of the United States.
  • Carlos Simon
  • "Ring Shout" by Carlos Simon
  • "brea(d)th" by Carlos Simon and Marc Bamuthi Joseph
  • Letter to Coretta Scott King
  • America's top 10% controls 60% of the wealth
  • 37% of Americans can’t afford an emergency expense over $400
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Opus 249

1/17/2025

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Violinist Kristin Lee joins Loki to discuss her new album, "American Sketches", and to unpack the question of who (and what) is American. Loki offers Buddhist texts as encouragement to those impacted by the California fires. 
  • Kristin Lee
  • "American Sketches"
  • Emerald City Music
  • "Monk's Mood" (perf. Kristin Lee and Jeremy Ajani Jordan)
  • "Southland Sketches" (perf. Kristin Lee and Jeremy Ajani Jordan) 
  • Support Efforts in California 
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Opus 248

1/12/2025

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Loki chats with composer Damien Geter about his upbringing, career success, and his new opera that shines a light on the Loving v. Virginia court case, which made interracial marriage legal in the United States. Damien also offers words on "The Blacknificent 7" and their hopes for the industry. Loki shares his experiences and opinions on the topic of interracial love. 
  • Damien Geter 
  • "Neo-Soul" by Damien Geter
  • "The Gift to Sing" by Damien Geter
  • Loving v. Virginia Opera
  • The Blacknificent 7
  • "The Boys Are Black In Town" clip on interracial dating
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Opus 247

12/13/2024

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Loki chats with acclaimed composer Adolphus Hailstork about his experiences engaging Black composers over the course of this trajectory, the US premiere of his work, "Ndemara", and guidance to the next generation of composers. Loki reads from the manifesto of Luigi Mangione, offers his thoughts on direct, cultural, and systemic violence, and encourages arts workers to think about the creation of direct, cultural, and systemic peace. 

Support for this opus of TRILLOQUY comes from Freshly Baked NYC. 
  • Adolphus Hailstork
  • "Oh Freedom" by Adolphus Hailstork
  • "Bassoon Set" by Adolphus Hailstork
  • Luigi Mangione Manifesto
  • Direct, Cultural, and Systemic Violence 
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Opus 246

11/22/2024

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Loki chats with Grammy-nominated flutist, vocalist, and composer, Nathalie Joachim about Afromodernism, building community as an artist, and more. Loki responds to imagery that suggests that it's time for Black women to watch it all burn.
  • NOLA Chamber Fest
  • Lyrica Baroque
  • Nathalie Joachim
  • Nathalie Joachim - Kouti yo (Live from Juilliard)
  • Aware by Nathalie Joachim; Rachel Mellis, flute
  • "I Can't Stop Thinking" by Loki
  • Conga Drum Accompaniment

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Opus 245

11/8/2024

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Loki chats with Jennifer Koh about the notion of "risk" in western classical spaces, the importance of commissioning new work, and her upcoming collaboration with the Kennedy Center. Loki reads from the autobiography of Huey P. Newton and responds to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
  • Jennifer Koh
  • ARCO Collaborative 
  • Fortas Chamber Music Concerts
  • Echorus by Philip Glass (perf. Jennifer Koh and Jaime Laredo)
  • Her Latitude by Wang Lu (perf. Jennifer Koh and Wang Lu)
  • Huey P. Newton reflects on the Black Panther Party
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Opus 244

10/24/2024

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Loki chats with composer George Lewis about the "Composing While Black" anthology, his approach to furthering the tradition of "great Black music", and his upcoming collaborations with the New York Philharmonic, ICE, and others. Loki also responds to the Afromodernism concert he recently attended, presented by the New York Philharmonic. 

Support for this opus of TRILLOQUY comes from the New York Philharmonic. 
  • ICE/"Composing While Black"
  • Association for the Advancement of Creative Music
  • "Weathering" by George Lewis (perf. American Composers Orchestra)
  • "Arcades" by George Lewis (perf. Black Box Ensemble) 
  • Afromodernism, presented by the New York Philharmonic 
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Opus 243

10/23/2024

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Loki reunited with one of his high school classmates to talk about their upcoming 20 year reunion, memories from band (and Music Theory class), and how decolonizing classical music can benefit students beyond those who are interested in music as a career. Loki also shares The Parable of the Mustard Seed in response to recent challenge and tragedy. 
  • Craigmont High School
  • "Memphis Blues", perf. W.C. Handy
  • "Paper, Scissors, Rock", perf. Craigmont High School Band
  • Anirban Roy performs "mere awaj hi mere pachan"
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Opus 242

9/25/2024

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Loki Karuna chats with Grammy-nominated clarinetist, Seunghee Lee (aka Sunny Kang) about the path toward a Grammy, her life as a golfer, and her new album, "Intermezzo". Loki offers condolences to the family of Marcellus "Khalifah" Williams and offers his thoughts on the death penalty. 
  • Seunghee Lee
  • "Intermezzo" Album
  • "Executive", by Michele Magnani 
  • "Intermezzo", by Michele Magnani
  • Missouri Executes A Man For The 1998 Killing Of A Woman Despite Her Family’s Calls To Spare His Life
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Opus 241

9/13/2024

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Loki Karuna chats with Charlton Lee of the Del Sol Quartet about the flexibility of smaller ensembles to shift the status quo, his new podcast, "Sounds Current", and more! Loki also highlights and reflects on his recent trip to a Buddhist conference in Florida.
  • Charlton Lee
  • "Sounds Current"
  • "Rough Math" by Mason Bates
  • "Scrapyard Exotica" by Mason Bates
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Opus 240

8/26/2024

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Loki chats with literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller about activism in prose, the legacy of James Baldwin (and other notable activists in literature), and how music intersects this tradition. Loki also shares his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election. 

**This opus is made possible, in part, by Bucklesweet.
  • E. Ethelbert Miller
  • Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
  • Upcoming Lecture on James Baldwin by E. Ethelbert Miller
  • "Sonny's Blues" by Milt Jackson
  • "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" perf. James Baldwin
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Opus 239

8/3/2024

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Loki Karuna chats with Shane Evans about working as a classical recording artist as an "outsider", defining American music, and the release of his latest album, "Ballades". Loki offers thoughts in response to ideas on class structure and solidarity as presented in "The New Human Rights Movement", by Peter Joseph. 
  • Black August
  • Shane Evans
  • "Ballades" by Shane Evans
  • "The New Human Rights Movement" by Peter Joseph

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