Opus 49 - 'High Art'
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After fighting against classical music’s rigidly outdated practices as a music teacher, composer and euphoniumist John DelVento decided to take his talents into the world of commercial film and TV music. He chats with Garrett and Scott in this opus about what led to that shift, and he offers his advice for music educators seeking a relevant way to introduce new students to instrumental performance. In honor of 4/20, Garrett and Scott spend the prelude exploring the intersection of classical music and cannabis.Episode PlaylistSergei Lyapunov – ‘Hashish’ SymphonyHector Berlioz – ‘Symphonie Fantastique’Hildegard von Bingen – ‘Alleluia’Hugo Schmidt – ‘The Devil’s Tongue’ More“Cannabis and coronavirus: What you need to know” John DelVento’s website
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