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 […]
From A Mountain To A Little Light: Three Men Named John Work Traced A Century Of African American Music
For some musicians, entering the field seems predestined. Multiple generations of talent combined with growing up around an impressive set of performances can set one on the path to a fruitful career. For John Wesley Work III, three generations of professional music-making led to a comprehensive collection of spirituals recorded for posterity, as well as […]
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 […]
It’s Beethoven’s World. We’re Just Living In It.
In a 2017 interview in Rolling Stone Magazine, songwriter Billy Joel cited the lasting influence of classical music on his work – specifically the music of Beethoven. He pointed out that Neil Diamond had once said, “I have forgiven myself for not being Beethoven.” And this set off a realization for Joel: “I realized my […]
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 […]
Applications Are Open For 91Classical Student Composer Fellowship
91Classical is launching its first Student Composer Fellowship.
Live In Studio C: Shakespearean Death Hoaxes
Listen / Nashville Shakespeare Festival has four actors playing double duty at tricking characters into mourning. Don’t worry: both The Tempest and Pericles have happy endings. But this particular deceit is set to music by local composers Jodie O’Regan and Rolan Mains.
Six Questions: Michael Alec Rose On Being ‘The Most Fortunate Composer Alive’
In celebration of 91Classical’s Local Composers Month, we posed six questions to some of Nashville’s classical music creators. For the final installment, get to know a little more about Michael Alec Rose, who is also an Associate Professor of Composition at the Blair School of Music.
Classically Speaking: Ben Folds Is The Rock Star Who Wrote A Concerto
When you’ve been playing in a rock band for your whole career the way Ben Folds has, getting in front of a huge symphony orchestra feels completely different.