Today’s episode features an awe-inspiring conversation with harpist, arts administrator, and new music advocate Elizabeth Huston. As the Executive Director of the L.A.-based composer collective, Synchrony, she has been involved in commissioning, producing, and educating numerous composers over the years. She tells us how she creates an engaging show, describes the process by which composers get paid for their music, and gives performers some practical tips for getting to know your composers and their works for a more meaningful collaboration. Stick around for the contemporary harp music primer at the end! 

https://elizabethharpist.com/

R. Murray Schafer, Crown of Ariadne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRAV0kXvy5M

Caroline Lizotte, Suite Galactique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgIgOTgMCpk

Jan Krzywicki, Starscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8zdeK_tx_0