This episode of Crescendo focuses on female musicians during the Tang Dynasty. With an interview from Dr. Liu, professor of East-Asian studies from Princeton, we dive deep and discover their backgrounds, positions, influences. What kinds of instruments did they use? Listen in and find out! This episode was written, edited, and produced by Michelle J. '23 Special Thanks to Dr. Chao-Hui Jenny Liu, Princeton University Music Sources: Ancient Music Of Tang Dynasty performed by the Shaanxi Changan Female Traditional Music Troupe Tune in to learn about one of the greatest composers of the medieval time period. In this episode, I talk about Saint Hildegard's impact on women in modern music. A German composer, philosopher, author, and singer broke boundaries in her fight for gender equality. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Ashley Z. '24 Special Thanks to Ms. Melissa Kelley, Westridge School Music Sources: Voices of Angels: Music of Hildegard von Bingen (Album), performed by Voices of Ascension In this episode, I will be speaking with UCLA Professor Andrea Goldman about the emergence of zaju, a form of Chinese opera, during the 13th century. We will discuss its unique characteristics as well as how social justice served as its backdrop and contributed to its rise in popularity. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Shirlynn C. '21 Special Thanks to Professor Andrea S. Goldman, University of California, Los Angeles Music Sources: Conquest - The Mongol Empire, Tribal World Music Zaju Sound Single Pole Club, Yuan Zaju Snow in Midsummer, Asian Traditional Theatre & Dance Sanqu, Song from Yuan Dynasty China: "Gui Yuan" In this podcast, you are able to learn the essential components of two traditional Korean music, Jeongak and Nongak, and how they differ from each other. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Hannah W. '23 Special Thanks to Dr. Katherine In-Young Lee, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Music Sources: Pungmul, performed at The National Folk Museum of Korea Sujecheon, Court Music Yeongsan Noesang, from the Korean Cultural Society of Boston |
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