Kristina and LaRob sit down for an informal listening party with composer, violinist, and CSO Mead Composer in Residence, Jessie Montgomery. She shares her musical inspirations, music she wishes she composed herself, and gives some insight into the life of a composer in the 21st century!
Listening Party with Jessie Montgomery
Jessie Montgomery (Photo: Jiyang Chen)
Playlist
Jessie Montgomery
“Starburst”
Jessie Montgomery/String Orchestra
Alyssa Weinberg
“Pieces of Light”
Gabriel Cabezas, cello
Pieces of Light: “Shimmer”
Jessie Montgomery
“Strum”
Catalyst Quartet
Floating Points
“Promises”: Movements 4 and 5
Pharaoh Sanders, six; London Symphony Orchestra
Jessie Montgomery
“Soul Force”
Michael Repper/New York Youth Symphony
Jessie Montgomery
Duo for violin and cello
Movement 1 and 3
Ari Steisfeld, v; Claire Bryant, cello
Gabriella Smith
“Carrot Revolution”
Aizuri Quartet
Haitus Kaiyote
“By Fire”
Haitus Kaiyote
