Joseph Celli interviews Wu Man, the world's premier pipa virtuoso, prior to her performance with the New Haven Symphony. Wu Man discusses the 2,000 year old pipa tradition, the new pipa concerto (Ears of the Book) composed for her by Pulitzer prize winning composer Du Yun. We then relish in her recording of Ambush From All Sides — a demanding piece considered one of the masterpieces of Chinese classical music.
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Sylvie Courvoisier
Please join me for an interview & music with pianist, composer & improvisor Sylvie Courvoisier as she discusses her home in Switzerland, her various bands, her move to Brooklyn, & her new duo release with Mary Halvorson. From NPR, Kevin Whitehead — “Some pianists approach the instrument like it’s a cathedral. Sylvie Courvoisier treats it like a playground."
Musicians Speak, presented by internationally recognized composer, performer, and radio host Joseph Celli, is a podcast that presents illuminating interviews with new music creators across all genres. The show features a range of artists, from the deeply influential experimental musician and filmmaker Phil Niblock, to Wu Man, the world’s premier pipa virtuoso. Musicians Speak hopes to broaden its listeners' sonic horizons and delve deep into its subjects' work.
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