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July 2, 2025 25 mins

Composer Daniel Kessner came up in the SoCal composition world in the 60s and 70s, and he has Seen Some Things. Today he discusses the wild experimentation of the 20th century and the importance of learning your Bach inventions. Stick around for some great advice for up-and-coming composers and a fun preview of his bass flute and electronics piece, Imaginary Temples.

https://www.universaledition.com/en/Contacts/Daniel-Kessner/

Schumann piano quartet in E-flat, Andante: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4EDwHCR-PI


Bach, 3-Part Invention #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq7W41doqk0

Salonen Violin Concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n0kZc3Utpc


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