Redshift Radio Podcast

Adrian Verdejo interviews Nicole Ge Li (Erhu) and Corey Hamm (Piano) for Redshift Radio Podcast Episode 1. We discuss their history as a duo, and writing for this unique instrumental grouping.  

They discuss their new album on Redshift Records (PEP Volume Three), we listen to some of their new recordings of works by composers Gao Ping and Somei Satoh, we discuss their future plans, and more!

Erhu and piano virtuosos Nicole Ge Li and Corey Hamm began PEP (Piano and Erhu Project) in 2011 to explore the fascinating blend of these two iconic Eastern and Western instruments. The blend is not only a tonal and musical one, but also cultural, and PEP is delighted to see composers deal with these elements in such different ways

PEP has had over seventy composers write it works since it began. These include such composers as Michael Finnissy, Gao Ping, Si Ang Chen, Terri Hron, Serra Hwang, Roydon Tse, Brian Cherney, Keith Hamel, Dorothy Chang, Stephen Chatman, Chan Ka Nin, Alice Ping Yee Ho, Hope Lee, Jordan Nobles, Jocelyn Morlock, Scott Godin, Remy Siu, Edward Top, Aaron Gervais, Jared Miller, and dozens more. The result is a new and flourishing catalogue of works for piano and erhu composed in the musical languages of the 21st century.  This combination of instruments bringing together two of the world’s great musical traditions, now has a unique collection of works for Nicole Ge Li and Corey Hamm to draw from for audiences of the 21st century. PEP CDs Volumes 1, 2, and 3 have been released with critical acclaim on Redshift Records, and Volumes 4 and 5 will soon be on the way. PEP CD Vol. 2 was nominated for Best Classical Recording at the 2016 WCMA. Dorothy Chang wrote Gateways for PEP, the world’s first double concerto for erhu and piano soloists and orchestra, which PEP premiered with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Northwest in Seattle. PEP has toured China, Canada, and the USA and has been featured at SICPP, ISCM, Classical:NEXT, New Music Concerts, Modulus Festival, Sonic Boom Festival, Sound of Dragon Festival, Odyssey Chamber Music Series, and Music on Main Series. PEP is an Ensemble-In-Residence at the University of British Columbia School of Music. www.peppianoanderhuproject.com

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Interview with PEP (Piano and Erhu Project)

Adrian Verdejo interviews soprano Dorothea Hayley from episode 1  of the Redshift Radio Podcast. 

Dory discusses the various ways in which she has adapted her artistic practice since the pandemic started, we play  her recent performance of Christopher Reiche's Postcard Pieces for the Unaccompanied video series presented by the Canadian Music Centre. 

We discuss her performance of John Cage's The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs for the Little Chamber Music Series' Isolation Commissions, and her long fascination with the music of Cage. 

Dory discusses her upcoming programming, and the recording project that has been occupying her time recently.

https://www.dorotheahayley.com/

Interview with Soprano Dorothea Hayley

Adrian Verdejo interviews composer Jordan Nobles and flutist Mark Takeshi McGregor for episode 1 of Redshift Radio. 

 They discuss the origins of Redshift Music Society, milestone concerts and memorable events, and the outgrowth of Redshift Records. 

The co-founders of Redshift discuss their recent activities, including the Unaccompanied online concert series, and future plans amidst the changing landscape of the cultural scene in Canada. 

Tracks Featured
Air - Jordan Nobles, Composer
        Mark Takeshi McGregor, 16 Bass Flutes

Grace Period - Jeffery Ryan, Composer
                          Liam Hockley, Clarinet



http://www.jordannobles.com
http://www.marktakeshimcgregor.com
http://jeffreyryan.com/
http://liamhockleyclarinet.com/

http://musiccentrebc.ca/unaccompanied/

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Interview with Jordan Nobles and Mark Takeshi McGregor

Redshift Music Society