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Opus 84

1/19/2021

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Arts institutions must be held accountable for the promises that they make in conjunction with DEI initiatives, and in the world of opera, the Black Opera Alliance has answered the call. World-renowned mezzo-soprano, Raehann Bryce-Davis joins Garrett to talk about the goals of BOA, the backstage life of a Black opera singer, and more! Scott highlights a national equity initiative in public radio, and the guys honor the dynamic lives of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nichelle Nichols, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

This opus of TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Opera Philadelphia. 

Playlist:

Adolphus Hailstork - "3 Spirituals for Orchestra"
Adolphus Hailstork - "Fanfare on Amazing Grace"
perf. Jean Noel Rohe - "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"
Nichelle Nichols - "Dark Side of the Moon"
Rick and Morty, Kotomi, Ryan Elder - "Don't Look Back" 
Ryuichi Sakamoto - "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" 
Paul Moravec - "Sanctuary Road" 
More:

Raehann Bryce-Davis
Black Opera Alliance
Hailstork at Inauguration/Africlassical
Sanctuary Road
Don’t Ask What Martin Luther King Jr. Would Do Today and Then Ignore His Real Message
A Vision and Plan for the Transformation of Public Media
Downbeat, Nichelle Nichols "Truck Turner: Sluts for Sale"
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Opus 83

1/13/2021

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Is your New Year's Resolution fat-phobic? It may be! Laura Krider from the American Composers Forum joins Garrett to explore "the last 'acceptable' form of discrimination", and the impacts that it can have on the developing musician. Scott celebrates the music and the legacy of Living Colour, while Garrett honors a soothing piano composition written in honor of Black Lives Matter. The hosts also unpack the art of sampling, and the attack on the United States Capitol. 

Playlist: 

Anderson .Paak - "6 Summers" 
Isaac Hayes - "Walk On By" 
Carlton Williams - "Prison Song" 
Elizabeth Cotten - "Freight Train" 
Living Colour - "Cult of Personality" 
Alexis Ffrench - "Walk With Us - For Black Lives Matter" 
Brian Stokes Mitchell - "Through Heaven's Eyes" 
Ted Hearne - "Privilege" 
Joni Mitchell - "California" 
More​:

Laura Krider
American Composers Forum Job Opportunity
Maryland Court Allows Rap Lyrics To Be Used As Evidence In Murder Trial
Tracy Chapman Wins $450K Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj
Miya Ponsetto Tells Gayle King She "Wants a Real Interview With Real Questions"
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Opus 82

1/6/2021

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The women from the Classically Black podcast return to talk about their new organization, the International Society for Black Musicians, as well as Katie Brown's fellowship with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and Dalanie Harris' use of a new social media app to network with even more Black musicians. Scott honors the personality and the playing of pianist Andre Watts, and Garrett addresses the public defamation and physical assault of Keyon Harrold Jr. 

Playlist: 

MF Doom - "Coffin Nails" 
Duke Ellington - "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" 
Mortimer Wilson - "Waltz of the Negro Dolls" 
Walter Hawkins - "Going Up Yonder" 
Queen (arr. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - "Bohemian Rhapsody" 
Cornelius - "If You're Here" 
Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in A 
Maurice Ravel - "Miroirs" 
More: 
International Society for Black Musicians
Classically Black Podcast
Illinois Expunges Cannabis Convictions
England and the Remix to COVID
MF Doom Dies at Age 49
Nazi Origins of Vienna Philharmonic's New Years Day Concert
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Police Identify Maya Ponsetto
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Opus 81

12/30/2020

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For the final opus of 2020, Garrett and Scott go back and talk about some of their most memorable TRILLOQUY moments, including their discussion of "cancel culture", the Louis Farrakhan opus, and the compositions that moved them most. Scott honors pianist and bandleader, Matthew Whitaker, and Garrett chats with Quanice Floyd about her op-ed that shook the world of arts administration this year. 

Playlist: 

Adam Schoenberg - "Finding Rothko" 
Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in e minor 
Antonin Dvorak - Piano Quintet No. 2 
Gerry Mulligan - "Bernie's Tune" 
Christian Justilien - "San Salvador" 
Megan Thee Stallion - "B.I.T.C.H." 
AAESPO - "Nine" 
Kronos Quartet/Meklit - "The President Sang Amazing Grace" 
Glen Miller - "In The Mood" 
arr. James Cockerham - "Lift Ev'ry Voice" 
Sean O'Laughlin - "Imani" 
Mongo Santamaria - "Afro Blue" 
More: 

Quanice Floyd Op-Ed
New Stimulus Bill Makes Illegal Streaming a Felony
Job Opening, American Composers Forum
Job Opening, Reed College
Job Opening (virtual teacher), Make Music NOLA
Rachel Barton Pine
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Opus 80

12/23/2020

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When Dr. Molly McCann isn't doing cannabis consumer research, she's at the piano engaging in the intoxicating sounds of the music of Fanny Hensel. She joins Garrett and Scott to talk about why Mrs. Hensel's music is so important, the stigma surrounding cannabis use, and how "classical" music institutions could benefit from weed culture. An episode of "Good Times" inspires Garrett's musical picks for the week, and Scott offers warm words to people spending the holidays alone for the first time. 

Playlist:

John Debney - "By the Fire with Grandma" (from 'Jingle Jangle')
Elizabeth Nonemaker - "Lines and Variations" 
Nina Simone - "Baltimore"
John Williams - Lando Calrissian's Theme
Trent Reznor - "Hurt"
Ludwig Göransson - The Mandalorian Theme (cond. Anthony Parnther) 
Terry Riley - "In C" 
Terry Riley - "Rainbow in Curved Air"
Terry Riley - "Francesco en paraiso" 
Fanny Hensel - "Das Jahr" 
More​:

Contact Dr. Molly McCann
Dr. Molly McCann on Twitter
Is Jingle Bells Racist?
Blob Opera
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Must Do Better
An Open Letter to Black People About Your Super Powers
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Opus 79

12/16/2020

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After becoming a mother, oboist Wendy Caudle Hodge decided that she needed to make an impact on Music Education. Through her advocacy, Loudoun Co., VA has created 90 DEI jobs, community-based initiatives that really speak to children's needs, and so much more. She's now a leader at the Historic Ashburn Colored School, and joins Garrett to talk about her work and her love for hip-hop. The guys give an update on some of the latest arts news coming from New York City, and Scott honors the late Charlie Pride. The opus concludes with a TRILLOQUY dedicated to Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" pick, and to mostly-white DEI panels.  This opus is made possible, in part, by KVNO-FM.

Playlist:

Okee Dokee Brothers - "Bullfrog Opera" 
Charles Ives - Symphony No. 1
Giuseppe Verdi - "Anvil Chorus" 
Charlie Pride - "River Song" 
William Grant Still - "A Deserted Plantation" 
Dreamville - "1993"
EarthGang - "Top Down" ​
More:

Contact Wendy Caudle Hodge
Historic Ashburn Colored School 
Okee Dokee Brothers Withdraw from All-White Grammy List
Carnegie Hall Stands By Its Chairman Despite Tax Violations
Arts Leaders Call for Senior Executives to Resign at Americans for the Arts
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Opus 78

12/9/2020

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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
WATCH Black Jesus
New Music Gathering Proposals 
Emerging Black Composers Project
'Mozart Requiem' Video Game
The MET Locks Out Stage Hands
NY Phil Musicians Agree to Pandemic Pay Cut
Quanice Floyd vs. AFTA
A.L. Youmans, piano
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Opus 77

12/2/2020

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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)
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Donna Walker-Kuhne
BUY "Invitation to the Party"
Cleveland Played a Big Role in Telling "A Christmas Story"
Daniel Barenboim on 'Colonial' Classical Music
​Celebrities React to Grammy Noms
Grammy Nominations 2021
Will Smith Celebrates 30 Years of "The Fresh Prince"
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Opus 76

11/25/2020

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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" 
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More:

WATCH - "You Have The Right To Remain Silent"
Curtis Institute names pianist Michelle Cann to new chair honoring legendary professor Eleanor Sokoloff
Make Music NOLA
Autism Rights Activists Ask Sia to Cancel ‘Music’ Movie
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Opus 75

11/18/2020

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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"
Blue Ivy narrates "Hair Love"
Ann Hobson Pilot
Austria COVID Lockdowns
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