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TCC Podcast Episodes

May 27, 2024

TCC 8. Hibernaculum - Cameron Gwynn, with Brittney Pflanz

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is guest host and music theorist Brittney Pflanz with the composer Cameron Gwynn alongside his composition Hibernaculum. Brittney discusses with Cameron his back...

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May 20, 2024

TCC 7. Nihilara - Violincia

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the group Violincia and their debut album, Nihilara. Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Lucy, the creative lead of Violincia, to discuss their inspirations, the conce...

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May 13, 2024

TCC 6. We are the stories we've been told - Dr. Michael Kahle

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Michael Kahle and his piece, We are the stories we’ve been told. We discuss his background, how to “make the musical argument”, collaboration...

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May 6, 2024

TCC 5. Teogonía - Dr. Nico Gutierrez

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Nico Gutierrez and his piece, Teogonía. We discuss his background, Teogonía , writing for orchestra, the dissertation process, artistic adapt...

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April 29, 2024

TCC 4. Modest Mutilation - Gabriel Gekoskie

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Gabriel Gekoski and his piece, Modest Mutilation. We discuss his background, artistic philosophy, Modest Mutilation, granular synthesis, minimali...

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April 22, 2024

TCC 3. Reed Quintet I - Will Davenport

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Will Davenport and his piece, Reed Quintet I. We discuss his background, compositional process and inspirations, Reed Quintet I, various composit...

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April 15, 2024

TCC 2. A Vietnamese Mother's Letter to Nixon - Ky Nam Nguyen

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Ky Nam Nguyen and her piece, A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon. We discuss her background, compositional process and inspirations, the histor...

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April 12, 2024

TCC 1. Oceans Blooming - Justine de Saint Mars

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Justine de Saint Mars and her piece, Oceans Blooming. We discuss her background, compositional process, Oceans Blooming, and her thoughts on the ...

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April 7, 2024

TCC Introduction

Welcome to the Theorist Composer Collaboration! This is a short introductory episode featuring the music theorist and TCC founder Aaron D'Zurilla. This episode briefly explains how to stay informed on and involved with the TCC. This episode also includes music by Justine de Saint Mars, from her pie…

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