In episode number one of SEASON 6 (!), we are joined by two remarkable figures in the world of music and cherished in the brass community: Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen. Chris is a celebrated trumpet professor at the University of Maryland and has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. His rich career includes collaborations with many composers, showcasing his dedication to both performance and new works. Eric, a prolific composer and educator, has a long history of w...
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In episode number one of SEASON 6 (!), we are joined by two remarkable figures in the world of music and cherished in the brass community: Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen. Chris is a celebrated trumpet professor at the University of Maryland and has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. His rich career includes collaborations with many composers, showcasing his dedication to both performance and new works. Eric, a prolific composer and educator, has a long history of w...
Gene Scheer and Jake Heggie: Librettist and Composer, both Luminaries of Contemporary Opera on the Collaborative Nature of their Art
Anthony Plog on Music
1 hour 5 minutes
7 months ago
Gene Scheer and Jake Heggie: Librettist and Composer, both Luminaries of Contemporary Opera on the Collaborative Nature of their Art
In this conversation, we dive into the extraordinary creative partnership between two of the most celebrated figures in contemporary opera—librettist Gene Scheer and composer Jake Heggie. Together, Gene and Jake have brought to life some of the most powerful operatic works of our time, including Moby-Dick, Three Decembers, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Their collaboration is not only rooted in artistic brilliance but also in a deep, long-standing friendship. Individually, their accomplishments a...
Anthony Plog on Music
In episode number one of SEASON 6 (!), we are joined by two remarkable figures in the world of music and cherished in the brass community: Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen. Chris is a celebrated trumpet professor at the University of Maryland and has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. His rich career includes collaborations with many composers, showcasing his dedication to both performance and new works. Eric, a prolific composer and educator, has a long history of w...
