In celebration of 91Classical’s Local Composers Month, we posed six questions to some of Nashville’s classical music creators. This week, check in with Kip Winger. After finding tremendous success with his rock band Winger, Kip has made a name for himself as a classical composer. And he says the two genres have more in common […]
Aaron Hoke Doenges On The Evolution Of Music And Creating Beyond The Score
In celebration of 91Classical’s Local Composers Month, we posed six questions to some of Nashville’s classical music creators. This week, get to know Aaron Hoke Doenges, who doesn’t always compose using traditional methods. For instance, with his piece The Migratory Patterns of People, Doenges translated live GPS data from Nashville’s bus system into sonic and […]
Composer Nicole Neely On Using Her Musical Gifts
In celebration of 91Classical’s Local Composers Month, we posed six questions to some of Nashville’s classical music creators. This week, get to know a little more about Nicole Neely, who, as the owner of StringsChick Music Company, is really an all-around musician: she works as a composer, arranger, instrumentalist, and conductor.
Bill Pursell Reflects On A Lifetime Of Composing
Last month, Bill Pursell celebrated his 94th birthday. Over the course of his 60-year career in Nashville, he’s worked with some of country music’s biggest names, including Chet Atkins, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash. At the same time, Pursell is a classically trained pianist, has performed as a soloist with the Nashville Symphony, and continues […]
Nashville Composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger On Creating A Pandemic Protest Song
In a time of uncertainty and high anxiety, many musicians have turned to music for comfort. Nashville composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger had a different instinct. She answered six of our questions about her new piece, corona corona, which she describes as a “protest song in support of our health care workers.”
Data, Diversity And Drive: Aubrey Bergauer’s 21st-Century Approach To Arts Administration
With over 400 years of history behind the orchestra, arts administrator Aubrey Bergauer is looking to the future. She’ll be at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music next week to discuss the 21st-century solutions she’s been applying to audience building.
Cellist Maya Beiser Will Not Be Constrained
As cellist Maya Beiser prepares to perform The Day with dancer Wendy Whalen in Nashville with OZ Arts, she has also released her album Blackstar, which reimagines music of David Bowie into a cello concerto. She also took the time to answer six questions about how she sees music, how she breaks away from all […]
Organist Paul Jacobs Puts The Pedal To The Metal On The King Of Instruments
The last time organist Paul Jacobs visited Nashville he and the orchestra won a Grammy for their recording of Michael Daugherty’s Once Upon A Castle. Now as he and conductor Giancarlo Guerrero continue their collaboration, Jacobs is back for another live recording – this time it’s Horatio Parker’s Concerto for Organ.
Six Questions With Student Composer Fellow Nika Duncan
Nika Duncan is one of 91Classical’s inaugural Student Composer Fellows, studying vocal music. Get to know him with these six questions.
Six Questions With Student Composer Fellow Kevin Ou
Kevin Ou one of 91Classical’s inaugural Student Composer Fellows, studying instrumental music. Get to know him with these six questions.
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