Composer Anthony Davis discusses the influences which have shaped his work in contemporary jazz and opera. He is joined by singers Thomas Young and Cynthia Aronson-Davis in performing excerpts from his operas. (29 minutes)
A series of programs introducing middle school students to creativity and music. This installment features renowned bassist and educator Bert Turetzky, who discusses the value of improvisatory skills in both music and everyday life. (29 minutes)
This series of programs introduces middle school students to creativity and music. This installment features renowned pianist and educator Cecil Lytle. (28 minutes)
This series of programs introduces middle school students to creativity and music. This installment features renowned pianist and educator Cecil Lytl.e (27 minutes)
George Lewis welcomes Cambodian composer Chinary Ung and violist Susan Ung for a demonstration of the unusual sounds of traditional Cambodian instruments and the effect of culture on music. (28 minutes)
UCSD Music Professor George Lewis hosts renowned percussionist Steven Schick in a discussion of creativity, musical and otherwise, and how such skills as improvisation can benefit students in all aspects of life. (29 minutes)