Hanna Benn + 1205 Distillery Artisan Vodka = A Classical Pairing Like Never Before
For the second week of our Classical Pairings Host Challenge, we sent host Nicholas Johnson music from local artist, Hanna Benn, called "Unfasten." He's paired it with a local vodka from 1205 Distillery to make a cocktail he calls "Quarantine Blues."
“The Virtuoso,” Feat. Ginastera’s “Variaciones Concertantes”
For our latest installment of the Classical Pairings Host Challenge, Salvador Perez Lopez, producer and streaming host of Classical Music Indy, challenges Nick to pair a beverage you can make at home with Alberto Ginastera's "Variaciones Concertantes Op. 23," more specifically the fourth variation of the piece, which is a scherzo for clarinet. Find out what Nick pairs from Bloomington's Cardinal Spirits to make "The Virtuoso."
Nicole DeMaio’s “Perennial,” performed by Maya Nojiri Sutherland, Eric Salazar, and Ming-Hui Kuo
Four new compositions were commissioned for the 2021 Micro Composition Project, a signature program of Classical Music Indy. One of the composers selected for this project was Nicole DeMaio. This #VirtualRandomActofMusic features his composition, "Perennial" performed by cellist and Music Unites Artist Maya Nojiri Sutherland, clarinetist Eric Salazar, and percussionist Ming-Hui Kuo.
Kristina Sharpe performs “Poem, Op. 41 No. 4” by Zdenek Fibich
In this #KidsVirtualRandomActofMusic, pianist Kristina Sharpe explains how to play with expression, as well as how to keep track of beats in a song. Count along as Sharpe performs "Poem, Op. 41 No. 4" by Zdenek Fibich.
Xavier Beteta’s “Luciérnagas,” performed by Jennifer Page, Sarah Page, and Allison Vickery
Four new compositions were commissioned for the 2021 Micro Composition Project, a signature program of Classical Music Indy. One of the composers selected for this project was Xavier Beteta. This #VirtualRandomActofMusic features his composition, "Luciérnagas," performed by flutist and Music Unites Artist Jennifer Page, violinist Sarah Page, and pianist Allison Vickery.
CMI City Sounds at Indianapolis Central Public Library
This video features clarinetist Shawn Royer performing at the Indianapolis Central Public Library. CMI City Sounds is a project of Classical Music Indy (CMI), supported by the Indy Arts and Culture Restart & Resilience Fund: An Arts Council of Indianapolis program made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Caroline Ahn’s “Chase,” performed by Sarah Page, Maya Nojiri Sutherland, and Allison Vickery
Four new compositions were commissioned for the 2021 Micro Composition Project, a signature program of Classical Music Indy. One of the composers selected for this project was Dr. Caroline KyungA Ahn. This #VirtualRandomActofMusic features her composition, "Chase," performed by violinist Sarah Page, cellist Maya Nojiri Sutherland, and pianist Allison Vickery.
CMI City Sounds at Indianapolis International Airport
This video features a new composition by Eliza Brown. "Music With Airports" is being performed by Larry Powell (trumpet), Riley Giampaolo (trombone), Ryan Miller (trombone), and Paul Mergen (tuba) at Indianapolis International Airport. CMI City Sounds is a project of Classical Music Indy (CMI), supported by the Indy Arts and Culture Restart & Resilience Fund: An Arts Council of Indianapolis program made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Shawn Royer Explains Groove, Beat, & Rhythm With Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”
This #KidsVirtualRandomActofMusic features clarinetist Shawn Royer performing "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish. Royer explains groove, beat, and rhythm, and how to listen for them in this popular song.
