en_US Katie McMurran Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:56:45 Z no Pablo Garcia Speech Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:22:32 Z

Pianist Gloria Cheng explaining the tricky work of finding a melodic theme in Iannis Xenakis' Evryali. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1733/Contemporary_Gloria_Cheng__1733.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:27:24 Z

In the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's premiere of the Piano Concerto Kevin Puts, Maestro Kahane pulls double duty as conductor and pianist. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1734/Jeffrey_Kahane_on_Double_Duty__1734.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:22:34 Z

Noël Janis-Norton of The New Learning Centre describes the needs of the attention-getting child. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1742/Giving_Children_Positive_Attentio__1742.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:27:04 Z

Noël Janis-Norton of The New Learning Centre describes how to get a child to lower resistance to practicing. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1743/Developing_a_Practice_Routine_for__1743.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:13:26 Z

Elissa Johnston, soprano soloist for the LA Master Chorale's Brahms Requiem speaks about the letting the ethereal complexity shine through the work. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1747/Soprano_Elissa_Johnston_on_gettin__1747.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:06:14 Z

UCLA Live's Executive and Artistic Director David Sefton on how he selects the performances, often a year in advance. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1749/How_to_Plan_a_Season_of_Theater__1749.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:17:19 Z

Esa-Pekka Salonen on his famous countryman, Jean Sibelius http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1773/Sibelius_Unbound_and_Famous__1773.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:34:33 Z

The director of the controversial film 'Lust, Caution' talks about his success in finding several needles in a haystack when it comes to young actor/actresses. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1774/Ang_Lee_on_Finding_a_Leading_Lady__1774.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:39:49 Z

Ang Lee's new film 'Lust, Caution' contains graphic sexual scenes and in his native, conservative Taiwan, even the potential audience reaction left Ang Lee with fits of anxiety http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1775/The_Subconscious_Fear_of_Ang_Lee__1775.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:40:56 Z

The LA Bach Festival Artistic Director, Alexander Ruggieri explains how his misfortune turned out to be a boon for the Baroque era http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1776/J_S_Bach__Success_in_Unemployment__1776.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:46:21 Z

At the 74th Annual Los Angeles Bach festival, they perform more than just Bach explains its Artistic Director, Alexander Ruggieri http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1777/A_Baroque_Holiday_There_and_Bach___1777.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:59:04 Z

Composer Steve Reich describes where some of his landmark piece 'Different Trains' derives from http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1782/The_Origin_of_Trains_by_Steve_Rei__1782.mp3 00:01:04 Speech Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:32:33 Z

Eugene Drucker of the Emerson String Quartet has managed to publish his first work of fiction: The Savior http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1785/Violinist_Turned_Novelist__1785.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:34:28 Z

As violinist for the Emerson String Quartet, it was hard to find time to write a novel, but Eugene Drucker describes how he managed it http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1786/Drucker_Finding_Time_Away_from_th__1786.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:53:04 Z

Geoff Elliott describes how this theater company was thought to be a flash in the pan, but thrived beyond expectations http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1793/Bringing_Classical_Theater_to_Tin__1793.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:45:56 Z

The LA Phil's next conductor, Gustavo Dudamel brings his current ensemble, the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra to LA. While we chat with Esa-Pekka Salonen http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1801/EsaPekka_Salonen_on_his_SoonToBe___1801.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:49:30 Z

There are some parallels between these two Wunderkind, explains LA Philharmonic conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1802/Comparing_Gustavo_Dudamel_to_Moza__1802.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:06:52 Z

Iranian-born Composer Reza Vali discusses how he has worked on melding Middle Eastern and Western music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1809/East_Meets_West_in_the_Concert_Ha__1809.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:10:54 Z

The Ney is a flute-like instrument played for thousands of years. Iranian-born composer Reza Vali gives a brief history. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1810/Ney_Saying_The_History_of_an_Old___1810.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:27:55 Z

Soon-to-be Los Angeles Philharmonic Conductor Gustavo Dudamel speaks of the close knit nature of musicians within "el sistema" and how it bolsters the students' musicianship http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1812/A_Venezuelan_Symphonic_Family__1812.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:42:52 Z

The LA Ballet's Co-Artistic Director Thordal Christensen previews some interesting tid-bits about their upcoming second season http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1819/The_LA_Ballets_Local_Connection__1819.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:46:57 Z

Though LA has typically been less-than-friendly to it's style, the Los Angeles Ballet will build its reputation with creativity http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1820/Building_Ballets_Audience_in_Los___1820.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:58 Z

Texas-born renown cellist, Ralph Kirshbaum will be assuming the Gregor Piatigorsky Chair at the Thornton School of Music at USC http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1821/Famed_Cellist_Coming_to_Teach_at___1821.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:55:13 Z

The Los Angeles Master Chorale brings a "war"-filled program, including a commissioned piece by Louis Andriessen based on Dante's Divine Comedy http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1831/Dante_via_the_Master_Chorale__1831.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:22:14 Z

Dutch composer Louis Andriessen discusses how he keeps such a wide assortment of instrumentation styles with a rigorous productivity schedule http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1832/One_Composers_Productivity__1832.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:25:15 Z

At age 80, Walton revived a piece written when he was 16. Pianist Wu Han discusses the pieces contrast of styles http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1833/Sir_William_Waltons_Look_Back__1833.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:32:32 Z

In his play, 'Taking Sides', Harwood describes a conductors dilemma post-World War II http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1834/Taking_Sides_with_Ronald_Harwood__1834.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:00:04 Z

A glimpse at the almost absurdist view of World War One in 'Grand Delusion', and how comedy can help one deal with unimaginable events. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1842/WWI_With_a_Pythonesque_Slant__1842.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:05:06 Z

With it's mix of real history and slapstick, the play "Grand Delusion" brings the roots of World War I to the stage. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1845/Mixing_Up_History_Onstage__1845.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:19:55 Z

Flautist Sir James Galway and conductor Nicholas McGegan team up for the first time to bring music to Los Angeles and McGegan explains their common lineage http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1847/Flutes_and_Early_Music_at_Disney___1847.mp3 00:01:03 Speech Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:16:18 Z

As a graduate of the Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles, Cord Jackman already has an extensive repertoire in his young career. He discusses here a recent lesson from performing in the "The History Boys" http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1852/A_Local_History_Boy_Discusses_Acc__1852.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:12:39 Z

Los Angelino native Cord Jackman discusses how he gets ready to perform and how he shares a dressing room with his 11 co-stars! http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1856/Warming_Up_by_Pumping_Up__1856.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:13:30 Z

Matthew Gray of the DeAngelis Ensemble speaks about finding a mix of repertoire, both centuries old and contemporary for this 18-member ensemble http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1861/Nowhere_To_Hide_in_the_DeAngelis___1861.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:32:30 Z

There is an organized cacophony in Santa Barbara once-a-month all in the name of art for "First Thursday" http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1862/Artistic_Free_For_All_in_Santa_Ba__1862.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:36:09 Z

In Santa Barbara, one of the organizers of 'First Thursday', Jennifer Rose speaks about the offerings visitors can find on these special evenings in downtown http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1863/First_Thursday_for_the_Arts_in_Sa__1863.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:06:08 Z

Gwendolyn Wiener's art collection currently on loan in Palm Springs, has had an interesting process of developing itself, beginning in the 1950's. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1867/Building_an_Art_Collection__1867.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:32:13 Z

The Annenberg Wing of the Palm Springs Art Museum houses a breadth of post-industrial art and features the exploration of many new mediums of creativity http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1869/Early_20th_Century_Art_Exploratio__1869.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:34:36 Z

Tying together both art and the environment at the Palm Springs Art Museum http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1870/The_Organic_Art_of_Sir_Henry_Moor__1870.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:55:40 Z

High School Musical's wild popularity has encouraged a legion of fans who are turning into the next generation of theater-goers. We chat with an actress in the new stage iteration of the musical. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1874/Gathering_the_Next_Generation_of___1874.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:01:58 Z

Ellen Harvey, of the new stage production of High School Musical discusses the great physical demands of her young co-stars. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1875/The_Rigors_of_Youthful_Performers__1875.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:36:15 Z

Author Judith Thurman discusses how she works to bring an appreciation of the very long writing process to her readings http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1878/Appreciation_of_the_ReWrite__1878.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:40:14 Z

How the Free Holiday Celebration at the Music Center came about http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1879/Freeing_Up_the_Music_Center_Calen__1879.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:42:51 Z

Many different ensembles make up the marathon of performances of the yearly Holiday Celebration at the Music Center explains the event's producer, Adam Davis. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1880/The_Composition_of_the_Community__1880.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:07:38 Z

In the film 'Romance and Cigarettes', actor James Gandolfini of HBO's Sopranos sings and dances. An experience, he explains, was a difficult experience. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1881/The_Dancing_Soprano__1881.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:11:38 Z

In the mergers and acquisitions in Hollywood, the film 'Romance and Cigarettes' languished in limbo after filming completed four years ago, as two of it's stars explain. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1882/A_Musical_SevenPlus_Years_in_the___1882.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:40:24 Z

Placido Domingo, the LA Opera's General Director, talks about how getting film directors to come direct an Opera is not a gimmick and has brought a breadth of new energy into the productions. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1886/Hollywood_Comes_to_the_Opera_Hous__1886.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:52:48 Z

James Conlon, the Music Director of the LA Opera discusses the joy and surprise at bringing Wagner's Ring Cycle to Los Angeles http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1889/How_to_Shock_a_Music_Director__1889.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:39:03 Z

Carter Dewberry, cellist in the Definiens Project, speaks about the importance of finding and premiering new works for Chamber Ensembles http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1893/Defining_the_New_Classical_Music__1893.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:12:22 Z

Carter Dewberry, of The Definiens Project, discusses how they aim to bring classical performances to arenas other than the hushed concert hall http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1895/Raving_About_Classical_Music__1895.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:17:14 Z

When leaving written accompaniment with his paintings, R. B. Kitaj wanted to bring more info to it's viewers, explains Tal Gozani of the Skirball Cultural Center http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1896/A_Painters_Guide_to_His_Art__1896.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:03:51 Z

Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock discusses the challenges of planning the performing direction of the Chamber Ensemble 'Musica Angelica' http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1898/Programming_Music_for_the_Chamber__1898.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:06:46 Z

Musica Angelica violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock on the breadth of variety in the seemingly small world of Baroque music http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1899/The_Wealth_of_Variety_in_Baroque__1899.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:19:45 Z

Influential painter David Hockney will be revisiting his designs for the 1987 production of Tristan und Isolde and discusses the importance of lighting the stage with the correct intensities http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1900/Setting_the_Wagnerian_Mood__1900.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:24:20 Z

The Turtle Island Quartet embraces the diversity within music: Whether it's a genre-bending playlist or the varied performance techniques between classical, rock & jazz, it's all great music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1905/Crossing_Over_with_the_Turtle__1905.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:30:56 Z

USC President Stephen B. Sample discusses a puzzling turn of events that lead him to performing with Bono and U2, though he won't be repeating the feat for the upcoming André Watts concert. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1915/A_Distinguished_Drummer_for_U2_an__1915.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:35:14 Z

From the not-so-auspicious musical beginning, USC President Steven B. Sample has been placed in an array of wonderful positions that permit the enrichment, both musically and educationally of the Southern Californian community. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1916/Music_Microwaves_and_Mentorship__1916.wav 00:00:00 Speech Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:32:47 Z

Though not all of it is hung on a wall, Henri Lazaroff is bringing together modern art and music at LACMA. He describes here how the two can be viewed as different, yet similar forms of art. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1918/Artistic_Permanance_and_Music__1918.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:39:25 Z

Writer/Director John Sayles talks about the changing attitudes about independent films, not that there's any thing wrong with that... http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1921/The_Evolution_of_Independent_Film__1921.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:50:10 Z

With trouble getting funding for his movies, including his new one: 'Honeydripper', this independent filmmaker struggles with whether the current film will be his last http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1922/On_Shaky_Ground_with_John_Sayles__1922.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:34:43 Z

A Beiruti salon is the setting for Nadine Labaki's film in which the Director, Co-Writer and Actress chose non-professionals to portray the characters all because of her love for commonality. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1929/Realism_Through_NonActors__1929.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:43:45 Z

The film 'Caramel' by Nadine Labaki airs some Lebanese cultural taboos normally left untouched http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1930/Cellophane_Wrapped_Taboos__1930.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:00:35 Z

The Wooster Group's version of Hamlet is a multi-media extravaganza and utilizes the 1964 filmed stage production featuring Richard Burton as well as live actors. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1933/I_Am_Thy_Burtons_Spirit__1933.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:00:41 Z

The Harmonia Baroque Players from Orange County match the music to the players available, in a manner similar to the ensembles of the Baroque itself. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1938/The_Art_of_the_Ad_Hoc_Ensemble__1938.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:04:27 Z

The Early Music enthusiasts have focused greatly on being accurate to the performance methods/materials available during composition, but the Harmonia Baroque Players underline the need for it to sound beautiful as well. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1939/The_Period_is_Not_the_Sentence__1939.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:15:02 Z

Stephen Sachs, the lauded director of the Fountain Theater's production of 'Victory' speaks about the engrossing characters and plot of the play and how he wants more! http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1944/A_Brisk_Trip_to_the_Fountain__1944.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:18:42 Z

'Victory', Athol Fugard's play about post-apartheid South Africa, was based on an personal and surprising event in his life: a robbery http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1945/A_Vandals_Inspirtation_for_Art__1945.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:20:56 Z

As the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra completes the full set of Mozart Piano Concertos, First Violinist Tamara Hatwan discusses the intimacy of the performances. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1951/Moseying_Through_Mozart__1951.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:09:32 Z

The Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA just opened and it's architecture is just as much an artwork as it's contents. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1953/LACMAs_New_Modernity__1953.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:58:22 Z

Soprano Mary Dunleavy is a part of the LA Operas Recovered Voices project and discusses the importance and exquisite joy in bringing these works to the back to the stage. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1958/Recovered_Voices_and_Renewed_Exci__1958.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:15:17 Z

The Long Beach Opera will be presenting Ricky Ian Gordon's 'Orpheus and Euridice' with a unique stage: an Olympic-sized swimming pool http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1960/A_Opera_That_Treads_Water__1960.mp3 00:00:55 Speech Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:24:24 Z

Soprano Elizabeth Futral met Ricky Ian Gordan through a teacher, but the collaboration was just beginning, and continues with Long Beach Opera's 'Orpheus and Euridice' http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1961/Getting_Along_Swimmingly__1961.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:02:11 Z

Donizetti's 'Maria Stuarda' is yet another work of historically based fiction explains the production's Queen Mary Stewart of Scotland, Angela Gilbert http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1966/Queenly_Quarrels_in_San_Diego__1966.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:05:06 Z

Angela Gilbert, as Mary Queen of Scots, covers the soprano's gambit of range... and then some and the San Diego Opera's 'Maria Stuarda' http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1967/Perfecting_the_Regal_Emotions__1967.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:13:34 Z

If the members of the Early Music Ensemble Con Gioia seem to change frequently, they do! Director Preethi de Silva explains. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1969/Revolving_Musicians_On_Purpose__1969.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:27:22 Z

Preethi de Silva of the Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble had the fortune to help bail out Nikolaus Harnoncourt with her harpsichord. An amazing and unexpected experience. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1970/Doing_a_Favor_for_a_Master__1970.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:31:41 Z

The recently-appointed USC Piatigorsky chair of Cello, Ralph Kirshbaum uses the Suites of Bach to teach both his students as well as himself. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1981/Forever_a_Bach_Student__1981.wav 00:00:00 Speech Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:56:22 Z

The two stars of San Diego Opera's Maria Stuarda find themselves at odds with both the characters and the note ranges. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1982/Extremes_of_Emotion_and_Pitch__1982.mp3 00:01:03 Speech Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:04:27 Z

Mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich seemed to always be working on music in some fashion or another, and the environment in which she was raised fostered these outlets http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1983/Terminally_a_Musician__1983.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:54:24 Z

Pianist Althea Waites on underlining lesser known African-American composers in concert as well as the inspiration of her past teachers. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2001/Lesser_Well_Known_American_Compos__2001.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:12:11 Z

Even as a child, pianist Althea Waites needed to be pried away from the piano in order to go to bed. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2003/Late_Night_Improv_at_Age_3__2003.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:59:31 Z

The Interfaith Symposium deals with the role of Music and the Arts in faith as teacher/composer Nick Strimple explains. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2004/A_Deistic_Deliberation__2004.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:04:28 Z

A surprising survey about the extra-curricular activities of Americans highlights the resurgence of choral music with help from Eric Whitacre and Morten Lauridsen http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2006/The_Vocal_Vitality__2006.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:13:00 Z

In his 17th and final season conducting the LA Phil, Esa-Pekka Salonen has fond memories of the music and the building that has been described as his "Laboratory" of music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2009/Unsentimental_Salonen__2009.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:11:10 Z

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is in the middle of it's first European Tour in more than 30 years. Along with their resident composer, Uri Caine, there is another companion for the concerts. A familiar voice to the KUSC audience. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2012/Overseas__Overdue__2012.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:30:57 Z

Former long-time Master Chorale director Paul Salamunovich takes up the baton and will conduct the USC Chamber Choir, a position he is anticipating for the level of musicianship. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2017/Instant_Music_from_the_Podium__2017.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:47:09 Z

The working relationship between Morten Lauridsen and Paul Salamunovich has born many varied fruits. And both musicians play off the creativity of the other. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2018/An_Inspirational_Cycle_of_Compose__2018.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:30:14 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with the LACO's tour stop in Vienna. And a sampling of desserts, both auditory and pastry. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2019/Postcard_From_Europe__1__2019.mp3 00:00:57 Speech Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:36:14 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO. As is frequently the case in traveling, the health of the members is beginning to wane. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2020/Postcard_From_Europe__2__2020.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:41:43 Z

Gail reports from Europe with LACO. The Viennese audience gets to hear the SoCal stamp on hometown hero, Haydn. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2021/Postcard_From_Europe__3__2021.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:51:58 Z

The Eighth Blackbird Ensemble is not content with discarding new material. And it's been an approach that has served them well... just ask Ojai! http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2023/Nesting_with_New_Compositions__2023.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:57:46 Z

In the upcoming Ojai Festival, the Eighth Blackbird festival has the enviable task of being the Music Directors. However, with this enormous freedom, there is a tiny amount of restraint http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2024/Free_Range_But_Theyre_No_Chickens__2024.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:11:32 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO. In addition to the concert with rising soprano Vesselina Kasarova, Jeffrey Kahane visits Berlin, the city "owning up to it's past" http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2025/Postcard_From_Europe__4__2025.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:59:35 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO, after yet another astonishingly well received concert, a distinguished guest chimes in about the latest performance in Berlin. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2026/Postcard_From_Europe__5__2026.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:38:08 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO. On a well deserved day of respite, members of LACO sing the praises of multi-lingual director Jeffrey Kahane's attempts to reach out to the varied audiences of Europe. Plus, the café isn't bad either. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2027/Postcard_From_Europe__6__2027.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:55:04 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO. Wrapping up the tour with Joni Mitchell. Concertmaster Margaret Batjer discusses the bonds tightened over the experience. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2036/Postcard_From_Europe__7__2036.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:25:25 Z

When John Doyle's pared down production of Sweeney Todd began getting lauds, he truly cherished two of the accolades from the 1979 creators. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2037/Shave_and_a_Tony_Two_Hits__2037.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:53:31 Z

After winning two Tony awards for directing nearly avant guard versions of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company, director John Doyle shys away from the reputation as a 'visionary'. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2038/Revolutionary_Maybe_Modest_Yes__2038.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:56:03 Z

Gail checks in from Europe with LACO. After two weeks on the road, the members of LACO reflect back on the experiences and awe-inspiring venues of Europe. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2039/Postcard_From_Europe__8__2039.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:23:53 Z

For fledgling modern dance troupes, there is an annual boon at the Alex Theater in Glendale, and it's all thanks to Jamie Nichols, the Executive Producer of 'Celebrate Dance 2008'. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2041/The_Upside_of_Being_a_Troupeer__2041.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:11:14 Z

The trend of dance-centered reality TV has increased the visibility of dancers as a whole. Which is not a bad thing at all according to Jennifer Backhaus. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2042/Reality_Gets_You_Moving__2042.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:15:44 Z

Jennifer Backhaus' modern dance troupe, BackhausDance uses a blend of several movement-styles to create it's vision of where dance is headed. Backhaus explains here, the energy contained in the motions derived. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2043/A_MixMash_of_Origins__2043.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:49:50 Z

With some impressive guest conductors, the American Youth Symphony get to dive into many masterworks explains AYS Board President David Newman. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2044/Youthful_Interpretations__2044.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:25:12 Z

Newly named guest-conductor of the Hollywood Bowl, Thomas Wilkins feels he was set upon the path of classical music early in life, and wouldn't have it any other way. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2048/Bowling_One_Conductor_Over__2048.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:52:29 Z

The LA Philharmonic's Hollywood Bowl guest conductor for the next two years, Bramwell Tovey describes his vantage point from the podium during a typical early evening concert, and how he knows an audience is there. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2049/A_Disappearing_Audience__2049.mp3 00:00:56 Speech Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:51:34 Z

When practicing for a concert there are some composers that the piano duo Double Edge never find tiresome. The names and reason why provide fascinating insight. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2050/Tirelessly_Tickling_the_Ivories__2050.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:56:36 Z

In celebrating the music of Messiaen & William Bolcom, the piano duo Double Edge use the inspiration of composition as a basis of interpretation as well. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2051/Fresh_Frescos_with_Fingers__2051.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:28:42 Z

In playing the title roll of Sweeney Todd, David Hess lets vulnerability lead him to vengeance. Not that there's anything wrong with that. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2066/Horn_with_a_Hardening_Heart__2066.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:26:16 Z

The Ahmanson's Sweeney Todd, David Hess, discusses the starkness of the stage and instrumentation in John Doyle's tony-winning production. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2065/Sharper_than_a_Trumpets_Edge__2065.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:48:59 Z

Deborah Borda describes the scene after Gustavo Dudamel's premiere with the San Francisco Symphony. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2072/MopTop_Mayhem_in_San_Francisco__2072.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:06:49 Z

In the title role of Philoktetes by Sophocles, Henry Goodman can see the dilemma of helping the greater good take seed in this 2,000 year old play. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2074/Bridging_the_Old_and_New_Morality__2074.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:11:54 Z

Fresh from performing on the West End, British actor Henry Goodman moves to Malibu and with a character from a different realm completely, which he loves http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2075/From_Fiddler_to_Philoktetes__2075.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:05:13 Z

John Sutton describes the breadth of emotions within Dvorak's Stabat Mater. An experience that lets both audience and musician share in the emotional release. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2078/Dvoraks_Vocal_Tug_of_War__2078.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:59:48 Z

Dvorak's Stabat Mater was written in response of the loss of his three sons. The work has been experiencing a resurgance and director of the the Angelis Choral, John Sutton has one explanation http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2077/Emotional_Resonance_Brings_Back_a__2077.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:00:26 Z

When Music Director Designate Gustavo Dudamel takes the podium, he loves to do it without the orchestral score in front of him. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2081/Keeping_Score_Without_One__2081.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:24:03 Z

When Shin Koyamada first decided to come to Los Angeles to seek his fortune, language was only one barrier he had to overcome. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2087/Stranger_in_a_Strange_Land_Hollyw__2087.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:28:26 Z

In accepting Samurai roles, Shin Koyamada had no idea that there were indeed samurai in his family past. His most recent endeavor has enlightened even more family history. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2088/Accidentally_Reenacting_Family_Hi__2088.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:19:23 Z

The Complexions Contemporary Ballet company is finding the balance between two schools of dance and letting both thrive together as Co-Artistic Director Desmond Richardson explains. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2110/Classic_Contemporary_and_Vice_Ver__2110.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:37:49 Z

Desmond Richardson, of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet encourages its members to "live it up" and bring a little of that joy into the performance. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2116/Intertwining_Life_and_Technique__2116.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:25:14 Z

Helmut Lachenmann uses a wild and intricate language to explore music. Argento Chamber Orchestra Conductor Michel Galante has an intimate take on Lachenmann, as he conducts three pieces for Zipper Hall. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2125/Exploring_the_Explosion_of_Music___2125.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:47:53 Z

Acclaimed New York based choreographer Mark Morris did double duty for the Purcell work Dido and Æneas for the Irvine Barclay. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2130/A_Pirouette_to_the_Podium__2130.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:50:39 Z

As founder of MicroFest, John Schneider often must explain to western audiences that the typical Western "tonal scale" misses more than a few notes. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2132/MicroManaging_the_Scale__2132.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:31:38 Z

Stephen James Taylor has a piece of music, that as part of the MicroFest (highlighting music that expands the traditional 12-note Western Scale), part of the experience is to listen while lying on Yoga Mats. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2134/Feeling_Music_Like_The_Force__2134.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:05:14 Z

The passage of time strains relationships as author Craig Wright highlights in his play 'Lady'. But that's a natural trend according to him. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2135/A_Play_About_A_Pull__2135.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:16:42 Z

Playwright Craig Wright uses the Iraq War as a means to get people to think about their personal stances in the world in his play 'Lady'. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2136/A_Violent_Division__2136.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:08:43 Z

Audiences of Microtonal music take some time to ease into the new and different take on harmony and melody. MicroFest founder John Schneider says it's a common transition. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2137/Microtonal_Music_is_Going_Places__2137.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:48:02 Z

Veteran screen and stage author, Craig Wright's play "Lady" purposefully stays in the middle-of-the-road to let the audience make their own conclusions about the state of the union. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2142/Play_Neutrality_Quite_a_Concept__2142.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:36:26 Z

When Grant Gershon and the LA Master Chorale premiere a choral work of David O this weekend titled 'A Map of Los Angeles', it's lyrics will contain several names that inspired him. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2147/A_Mix_of_Macabre_and_Music__2147.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:53:29 Z

David O's choral/harp piece 'A Map of Los Angeles' has several snippets that were inspired from things heard in various locations around LA, including during a bus ride. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2148/An_Audio_Tour_of_Los_Angeles__2148.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 01 May 2008 09:40:29 Z

Donna Sternberg & Dancers bring an ecologists touch to their newest premiere, Lying on Iguanas. The piece explores the complex relationship (to say the least) between humans and nature. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2150/A_Reptilian_Romp__2150.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 02 May 2008 15:49:09 Z

Although the Ventura Music Festival's Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta changed the title of the festival a little, the audience should expect the same great varied program selections. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2151/By_Any_Other_NameSounds_Just_As_S__2151.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:15 Z

Rather than just getting straight up to the podium, Nuvi Mehta has been getting into the habit of talking to the audience, and letting them a bit into the insights he's discovered while looking at the score. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2154/Nuvi_Mehtas_Talking_Points__2154.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 05 May 2008 10:07:13 Z

After winning the Operalia World Opera Contest, tenor David Lomeli has performed all over, including co-starring with mentor, Placido Domingo. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2155/Domingos_Pleasantly_Divergant_Lom__2155.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 06 May 2008 15:58:28 Z

When taking on the role made famous for making Liza Minnelli famous, young actress Eden Espinoza avoids trying to copy style and goes by what she feels. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2157/Blissfully_Ignorant_of_Liza__2157.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 08 May 2008 15:49:22 Z

Despite having voice training, Manoel Felciano, found a rather unique path to the stage, and eventually became a Tony-nominated actor. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2158/A_GuitarSingers_Greatness__2158.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 09 May 2008 09:59:56 Z

Jake Heggie's opera Dead Man Walking has been wildly popular since it's debut. The composer talks about the success and a pivotal moment at the end of the opera. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2160/Success_and_Stoicism__2160.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 12 May 2008 10:52:30 Z

Cellist Matt Haimovitz has a great philosophy for playing classical music: Go where the audience is! To that end, he is determined to play his classical repertoire in a variety of locales. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2164/Concerto_for_Cello_and_Nightclub___2164.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 12 May 2008 14:15:33 Z

After having recently performed in Los Angeles under Placido Domingo's baton for the Verdi Requiem, Canadian Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka returns for her first time portrayal of Puccini's "Tosca" http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2165/Pieczonkas_Prima_Tosca__2165.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Tue, 13 May 2008 16:04:41 Z

As conductor Christoph von Dohnányi describes, Olivier Messiaen was a composer of perfect placement. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2167/Party_for_a_Perfectionist__2167.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 13 May 2008 16:08:14 Z

Exposing Beethoven's mastery of the extrapolation of creative themes from small fragment-like melodies. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2168/Maximizing_a_Minimum_of_Material__2168.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 13 May 2008 16:16:58 Z

Writer/Director Joachim Trier guides movie goers through the path of societal pressure, which he views to simply be a persons tool to journey through life. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2169/Waxing_Cinematic_About_Social_Fre__2169.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:35 Z

Tenor Neil Shicoff of LA Opera's Tosca champions the exchange of information about the production, though finds it a bit of an intellectual battleground at times. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2171/Collaborative_Aspirations__2171.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Mon, 19 May 2008 15:24:20 Z

In the Festival of New American Musicals, "Norman's Ark" uses current events to update the "Ark" story. Composer/Lyricist Glen Roven describes here the diverse elements that went into its creation. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2173/Getting_Norman_Ready_to_Sail__2173.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 22 May 2008 12:48:50 Z

After being inspired by a photo of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Composer/Lyricist Glen Roven found the Biblical relationship to be mostly in the title alone. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2176/Funny_Title_NotSoFunny_Subject__2176.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 28 May 2008 09:42:08 Z

On noted composer/educator Halsey Stevens' 100 birthday, a colleague reminisces about the USC fixture's most celebrated composition. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2184/Masters_in_this_Halsey_Stevens__2184.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 29 May 2008 14:35:33 Z

When trying to attract the correct crowd, the make up of an initial audience is key says acclaimed actress Kathleen Chalfant, who is in the Glendale production of 'Red Dog Howls". http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2186/Attaining_the_Armenian_Audience__2186.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 29 May 2008 14:38:49 Z

In it's subject matter of the Armenian genocide at the start of the 20th century, the play 'Red Dog Howls' deals with many aspects of history that go beyond just the historical setting of the play. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2187/Transcendency_of_Theater__2187.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:43:26 Z

When Steve Reich met the widow of Daniel Pearl, he learned of the slain journalist's classical violin training he used the words of two different Daniels to compose. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2196/A_Tragic_Artistic_Basis__2196.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:51:21 Z

Conductor David Robertson has the joy of participating in the Ojai Festival as Music Director and revels in its championship of newer classical works. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2197/Progressive_in_Ventura_County__2197.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:45:08 Z

Loretta Livingston's "Guests in My House" has a unique way of incorporating multi-cultural views of women, as she describes here. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2198/The_Movement_of_Literature__2198.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:49:13 Z

The newly crafted ensemble, Signal, has reverted to old performance practices to present the very new music of Steve Reich. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2200/Incorporating_the_Olde_into_the_N__2200.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:06:34 Z

The Verdugo Young Musician's Association does not audition its members and also can mean rotating ensemble positions mid-concert. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2203/StressFree_Audition_Try_AuditionF__2203.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:41:50 Z

Part of the Verdugo Young Musician's Association mission is about reaching out to youth of all musician children, and with the breadth of Los Angeles' geography, you get a diverse ensmeble. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2204/CrossLA_Youth_Orchestra__2204.mp3 00:00:58 Speech Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:00:33 Z

The ensemble Notes From The Edge has taken a stylistic route that makes a direct connections between compositions from Ravel and Radiohead. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2209/The_Transforming_Chamber_Orchestr__2209.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:04:17 Z

The conductor of the Baroque Music Festival in Corona Del Mar, Burton Karson works on uncovering lesser known works from the famed era in Classical music and champions rarely performed works. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2214/Obligato_off_the_Ocean__2214.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:53:35 Z

Gordon Hunt revives "The Times", an early 1990's musical that uses articles from the New York Times to embellish the action of its two co-stars. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2219/A_Chorus_of_Newspapers__2219.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:13:07 Z

As Gordon Hunt explains, "The Times" reuses many things. Actor/Actresses, The New York Times, even the production itself gets a re-visit! http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2220/Recycling_Not_Just_For_Paper__2220.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:32:05 Z

Veteran director Gordon Hunt has worked in many genres of the arts and is going into yet another groundbreaking venue. As he also explains, this trait may be genetic. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2224/Staying_Cutting_Edge__2224.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:12:20 Z

Though dejected from art at a young age, actor Cheech Marin has set out to learn about art and has amassed quite a collection of works, now on exhibit in LACMA. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2228/If_At_First_You_Cant_Succeed__2228.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:15:43 Z

In the women-highlighting "Guests in My House" from Loretta Livingston and Dancers, having a guest choreographer lets Ms. Livingston sit back and be surprised. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2229/Taking_Control_by_Letting_Go__2229.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:01:59 Z

Amy Knoles, faculty at the Colburn school, ran across many inspirations in her time at CalArts, each effects her performances in drastic ways. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2240/The_CalArts_Connection__2240.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:05:10 Z

Branching out of the percussion family, is a program of various distinguished mallets at the Colburn school. A program that has evolved in no small part due to Amy Knoles. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2241/Hammering_Out_a_Program__2241.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:01:34 Z

As Site Santa Fe's recent exhibit was organized, Lance Fung used the breadth of his contacts to find artists of a wide array of categorization and habitation http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2245/Lance_Fungs_Artistic_Rolodex__2245.mp3 00:01:03 Speech Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:15:37 Z

The exhibits at Site Santa Fe weren't meant to last. After the exhibit, most of the work will be recycled. But, it's all part of the organizer's grand design. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2246/The_UnPersistence_of_Time__2246.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:56:26 Z

The company 'A Noise Within' pulls its repertoire from many eras describes it's co-artistic director; Julia Rodriguez Elliott http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/1794/From_a_British_Stage_Direction_to__1794.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:33:25 Z

New Principle Guest Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl, Bramwell Tovey loves the audience he can't see but can still feel. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2250/The_Disappearing_Audience_Doesnt___2250.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:41:04 Z

While the prospect of an infinite budget might seem appealing, it can sometimes make art less truthful, or cause less "friction" says Lance Fung curator from SITE Santa Fe. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2251/Money_Makes_the_Art_World_Fall_Do__2251.mp3 00:00:59 Speech Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:56:08 Z

The Tosca of the LA Opera, Adrianne Pieczonka used some internet technology typically associated with a more immature crowd to craft her version of the Puccini signature role. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2253/A_YouTube_Soprano__2253.mp3 00:01:02 Speech Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:15:04 Z

Pairing established composers with High School lyricists to create a high concept, if varied, musical. The idea stretches the bounds of usual collaborations. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2255/A_Freestyle_Musical__2255.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:19:22 Z

In a rare opporunity, high schoolers get to write the words to a musical called - Freestyle. These 'academic' lyricists collaborate with established songsmiths to weave a unified piece of work. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2256/The_Voice_of_the_Youth__2256.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:16 Z

Rubicon International Theater Festival Director Linda Purl discusses her mission to create a space for artists from around the world. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2260/Lofty_Intentions_for_Internationa__2260.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:14:15 Z

Theater festival presents the American premiere of "Eye of the Cyclone," a drama from the Ivory Coast. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2258/International_Theater_Hits_Ventur__2258.mp3 00:01:00 Speech Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:17:46 Z

Director of the Rubicon Theater Festival travels the globe in search of new theater works. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2259/The_Universal_Themes_of_Theater__2259.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:08:59 Z

Conductor Rachel Worby discusses the diverse programming of the Pasadena Pops. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2261/Orchestra_Becomes_Eclectic__2261.mp3 00:01:01 Speech Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:29:08 Z

Pasadena Pops musicians are required to play a wide variety of music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2262/Versatile_and_Virtuosic__2262.mp3