Bonus: Flutist Brandon Patrick George in Conversation with Darren Walker

Trailer: The Artists Propulsion Lab is WQXR's program to support early- and mid-career artists - and now, they are starting a podcast. Episodes are released every other week, starting July 7. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Bonus: Flutist Brandon Patrick George in Conversation with Darren Walker: This conversation was originally recorded and released in November, 2021. This week, we are re-releasing a conversation between flutist Brandon Patrick George, a member of last year's inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab class, and Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation. They discuss how arts organizations can be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and also why leadership and representation matter. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Justin Austin in Conversation with Josh Berg: This week on the Artist Propulsion Lab, baritone Justin Austin is joined by audio engineer and producer Josh Berg. Justin and Josh met when they collaborated in the recording studio with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, on the album Donda. Justin and Josh discuss their work with Ye, musical genres and cross-pollination, authenticity, and more. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Layale Chaker in Conversation with Fabian Almazan and David Lentz: WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab is the station's program to support emerging and mid-career artists by providing them with opportunities to perform and commission work, and to take advantage of the station's platforms, like this podcast. Starting today, and continuing every other Thursday, join this year's class of artists as they explore a topic important to them. In this episode, violinist and composer Layale Chaker is joined by composer and pianist Fabian Alamazan, and paleobotanist David Lentz, of the University of Cincinnati, for a conversation about music and environmental stewardship, moderated by New Sounds' John Schaefer. Featured Recordings: "The Songs of the Forgotten" composed and performed by Fabian Almazan. Available at Bandcamp "Le Courlis cendré," from Catalogue d’oiseaux by Olivier Messaien, performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Available at Pentatone "Tingo Maria," from Milagros by Gabriela Lena Frank, per by Artist Propulsion Lab

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This Composer is Sick, with Emi Ferguson: Let's Talk About Syphilis: This episode contains discussions of syphilis, its symptoms, and its transmission. If you are concerned you have syphilis or another sexually transmitted infection, you can find information about sexual health clinics in New York City here. While an undergraduate at Juilliard, flute-player Emi Ferguson almost quit music to pursue epidemiology full-time instead. Even though she stuck with music, she is still fascinated by how disease can impact society, and especially how it can impact artists. Starting today, and for the next three episodes, join Emi as she dives into the health histories of several composers and their experiences with syphilis. She is joined by Dr. Sheila Lukehart, an emeritus professor at the University of Washington, who has worked on syphilis for over forty years. In this episode, Emi connects the dots between an Italian shepherd who upset Apollo, an angry Arnold Schoenberg in a Los Angeles grocer by Artist Propulsion Lab

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This Composer is Sick, with Emi Ferguson: Schubert's Heavy Metal Therapy: This episode contains discussions of syphilis. If you are concerned you have syphilis or another sexually transmitted infection, you can find information about sexual health clinics in New York City here. What's the relationship between syphilis, mercury, and the composer of "Die Forelle?" Flute-player Emi Ferguson continues her exploration of how syphilis impacted classical composers. This episode looks at the case of Franz Schubert, who died in 1828 at the age of 31. She is joined by Schubert scholar and James H. Ottaway Professor of music history, Christopher H. Gibbs, as well as Dr. Sheila Lukehart. Together, Emi and her guests explore the impact of syphilis and its treatments on Schubert, as well as his late life and works. Featured Recordings of Schubert's Works: "Der Erlkönig," "Die Forelle," by Karim Sulayman and Yi-heng Yang, from the album Where Only Stars Can Hear Us "Die Taubenpost," from Schwanengesa by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Scott Joplin Didn't Die of Opera Failure: This episode contains discussions of syphilis. If you are concerned you have syphilis or another sexually transmitted infection, you can find information about sexual health clinics in New York City here. This Composer is Sick wraps up with an exploration of how syphilis affected the life, works, and death of American composer Scott Joplin. Host Emi Ferguson and her guests, Joplin biographer and ragtime scholar Edward Berlin, and syphilis researcher Sheila Lukehart, look at Joplin's life as he battled syphilis, particularly his last years in New York, as he worked to stage a production of his opera, Treemonisha. Recordings: “Frolic of the Bears” by Scott Joplin, performed by The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra and Singers. From the sound recording Scott Joplin: Treemonisha. New World Records #80720-2 (p) & © 2011 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc. Used by permission. Available here. "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin, performed by Benjamin Loeb, co by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Inside "Begin Again" with Steven Banks and Matthew Hepburn: At the start of his time with the Artist Propulsion Lab, composer and saxophonist Steven Banks set out to compose a piece of music that explores meditation and mindfulness, and in which the music and meditation were supportive partners. The result is Begin Again, created in collaboration with Ten Percent Happier meditation teacher Matthew Hepburn. Begin Again uses guided meditative exploration and musical composition to lend insight into the ways that we relate to struggles within ourselves and in the world. On the final episode of this year's Artist Propulsion Lab, Steven and Matthew take us inside Begin Again, followed by a performance of the entire piece. Program: Steven Banks and Matthew Hepburn: Begin Again Steven Banks, saxophone; Matthew Hepburn, meditation; Andrew Yee, cello; Xak Bjerken, piano by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Bedřich Smetana and the High E of Doom: This episode contains discussions of syphilis. If you are concerned you have syphilis or another sexually transmitted infection, you can find information about sexual health clinics in New York City here. There's something strange in the last movement of Bedřich Smetana's String Quartet No. 1, "From My Own Life." In the middle of a lively finale, the quartet breaks off, followed by a mysterious high note. What does it all mean? How is it connected to his syphilis? All that and more on this episode of This Composer is Sick. Our Favorite Smetana videos: Featured recordings of Smetana's works: “The Moldau" from Má vlast by Bedřich Smetana, performed by the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, cond. Antoni Wit, courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc. String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor, "From My Own Life," 4. Vivace - performed by the Travnicek Quartet, courtesy of EMG Classical by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Halfie: A Memoir, by Andrew Yee: Cellist and composer Andrew Yee (she/they) presents an audio memoir of identity and belonging through music. For several years, they have been exploring their identity through a recital series called Halfie. This memoir draws on their Halfie recital in the Greene Space, as well as conversations with Andrew, their dad Harry Yee, and their friend, composer and cellist Paul Wiancko. All works performed by Andrew Yee, except where otherwise noted: Leilehua Lanzilotti: kʻou inoa Caroline Shaw: In Manus Tuas Andrew Yee: The Light After Andrew Norman: For Ashley Andrew Yee: The Sea As It Is Paul Wiancko: American Haiku (with Ayane Kozasa, viola) Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II: "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'" from Oklahoma! by arrangement with Concord Music by Artist Propulsion Lab

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A Conversation Across Generations: Mezzo Briana Hunter talks with fellow singers Martina Arroyo, Denyce Graves, and Hannah Jones about issues in opera across generations. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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A Life Cycle of Grief: The Artist Propulsion Lab podcast returns with reflections on grief and music from violinist and composer Curtis Stewart. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Shelley Washington's Eternal Present: In September, Shelley Washington premiered her new saxophone quartet, “Eternal Present,” on New Sounds. Now, Shelley takes us inside how she composed it. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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The Elves and the Cello Maker: A Christmas Audio Drama: Cellist Zlatomir Fung presents a new audio Christmas audio drama! by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Meditations on Samuel Barber and John Cage by Alexi Kenney: Violinist Alexi Kenney explores the violin music of composers Samuel Barber and John Cage. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Inside "At Ease" with Briana Hunter, Jasmine Barnes, and Rio Cortez: This week, mezzo Briana Hunter takes us inside "At Ease," the song cycle she commissioned, with the composer Jasmine Barnes, and poet Rio Cortez. by Artist Propulsion Lab

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Bonus: Flutist Brandon Patrick George in Conversation with Darren Walker

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