1.6—Knehans Unfinished Earth: 3. Tearing Drift

In this episode we discuss the exciting conclusion of Douglas Knehans’ monumental orchestral triptych UNFINISHED EARTH. Here we focus particularly on the boldly dramatic and exciting final movement TEARING DRIFT and its meaning to our human experience.

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Nic Bizub talks with composer Douglas Knehans
1.4—Knehans Unfinished Earth: 1. Tempering

In this episode, we discuss with composer Douglas Knehans the first movement, Tempering, of his massive orchestral triptych Unfinished Earth. Hear some amazing excepts of incredible orchestral playing in music that bold and dramatic.

1.4—Knehans Unfinished Earth: 1. Tempering
Nic Bizub talks with composer Douglas Knehans
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1.3—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 3. Etesian

In this episode I discuss with composer Douglas Knehans the process and form of writing the exciting concluding movement to his Tempest Flute Concerto. The solo playing in this movement has been called "highly virtuosic" and "breathtaking." Tune in to listen to the composer discuss the work and hear some terrific excerpts from the sizzling conclusion of this concerto.

1.3—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 3. Etesian
Nic Bizub talks with composer Douglas Knehans
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1.2—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 2. Mistral...Funerailles

In this episode I discuss the slow movement of the new flute concerto TEMPEST by Douglas Knehans with the composer. We also hear excerpts of this powerfully expressive slow movement as played by flute soloist Gareth Davies, of the London Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Mikel Toms.

1.2—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 2. Mistral... Funerailles Final
Nic Bizub talks with composer Douglas Knehans
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1.1—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 1. Ostro

In this episode I discuss Douglas Knehans' TEMPEST—Concerto for Flute and Orchestra focusing on the first movement OSTRO. Tune in to hear some AMAZING flute playing as well as the composer discuss the ideas and inspiration behind this ear-catching and dramatic new work.

1.1—Knehans Tempest Flute Concerto: 1. Ostro
Nic Bizub talks with composer Douglas Knehans
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