Composer's Studio

Join hosts Anna Linvill, and Tarik Ghiradella for conversations with contemporary composers about music, life, and what’s happening in the genre defying world of classical music today. The Composer’s Studio is a place where living art is made, a place without boundaries where inspiration can come from anywhere from birdsong to heavy metal, Vivaldi to the hum of a vacuum cleaner. Classical composers today are no longer confined to the concert stage or the cathedral but contribute to film scores, television commercials, video game soundtracks and beyond. From graduate students to Grammy winners, this is a classical music show like none you have ever heard. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to join the conversation and find out about upcoming guests and performances.

Podcasting since 2020 • 53 episodes

Composer's Studio

Latest Episodes

Sarah Kirkland Snider: Harmonies of the Soul

In this episode, we explore Snider's unique musical style, her inspirations, and the stories behind her compositions. From ethereal orchestrations to poignant vocal melodies, Snider's music transcends boundaries and touches the depths of the hu...

March 02, 2024 • Season 2024 • Episode 2 • 1:03:14

Double Vision: Peter Askim and Jeffery Scott

Composer's Jeffery Scott and Peter Askim discuss the upcoming performances of their new works. 'Anatomy of an Embrace' (World Premiere) by Peter Askim and 'Pesadelos 1' and 'Songs' by Jeffery Scott will be perfomed by Mallarme Mu...

January 30, 2024 • Season 2024 • Episode 1 • 33:41

Mara Keen - The Essence of Emotion

Mara Keen's talents shine through in her music, particularly when it comes to capturing the essence of time and motion. Her compositions are uniquely attuned to the emotions depicted on screen, seamlessly blending with the language of film....

August 12, 2023 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 43:48

Thomas Little: A Complex Intuition

From algorithms to Youtube, Thomas Little bridges the intuition of a composer with the heart of a teacher. With a deep understanding of music and music history, Little is not only a prolific composer but also an influential educator who shar...

April 09, 2023 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 1:13:39

Annie Nikunen - Embodied Music

Composer, flutist, choreographer, sound artist, and radio broadcaster Annie Nikunen's music is an embodiment of her humanity. Join Tarik and Anna for an exploration of the physicality of sound with this lovely, creative spirit.

April 23, 2022 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 1:12:57

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