The Missouri-based group the American Wild Ensemble celebrates the people, places, and stories that shape American history and culture through the commission and performance of new music. Their new project honors and reflects the 200 year history of Missouri. We’ll listen to three of their recent commissions on this week's episode of Sound Currents.
This week's guests include composer Ingrid Stölzel with co-founders of the American Wild Ensemble, Emlyn Johnson and Daniel Ketter.
Be sure to answer this week's "favorite piece" poll down below and check out an online exclusive: Joy by Hans Bridger Heruth as performed by the KC VITAs Chamber Choir.
Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks
Guest
Ingrid Stölzel, composer
Emlyn Johnson, co-founder of American Wild Ensemble
Daniel Ketter, co-founder of American Wild Ensemble
Program
Where the Sun of Freedom Shines
by Ingrid Stölzel
American Wild Ensemble
Wild Revival
by Stefan Freund
American Wild Ensemble
Missouri By and By
I. The Land
II. The River
III. The Struggle
by Marcus Lewis, poetry by Glenn North
American Wild Ensemble with Glenn North - spoken word
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