Join us for a walk in the woods with renowned composer Toby Twining as we discuss his monumental choral work, the Chrysalid Requiem. Our topics include spiraling notation, Ben Johnston, the New York scene, pragmatic approaches for performance, Dies irae, juvenilia, guide tracks, technology, and accessibility. Our first conversation takes place with Toby Twining, Thomas Schuerich, and Jacob Barton, and then with Stephen Weigel and Toby Twining. We also have Patreon-only bonus content for this episode featuring Bill Alves (who analyzed the Requiem) and Stephen Weigel: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-2-7-bonus-on-32885743 Announcement: Now and Xen has a Patreon! This podcast won't be sustainable in the future without donations, so if you like the show and want it to continue, please consider pitching in a monthly donation! Your payments help us deliver the best content possible, and help us grow. Thanks for all you do as listeners and fans! Music Intro: Chrysalid Requiem (In Paradisum) - Toby Twining Chrysalid Requiem (Lux aeterna) - Toby Twining Is What You See What You See? - music Andrew Heathwaite, lyrics Snow Leopard Chrysalid Requiem (Gradual) - Toby Twining Chrysalid Requiem (Kyrie) - Toby Twining Clouds - music Andrew Heathwaite, lyrics Carey Smith A magic spiral (exercise) Chrysalid Requiem (Sanctus) - Toby Twining Chrysalid Requiem (Dies irae) - Toby Twining Outro: Chrysalid Requiem (Libera me) - Toby Twining Socials/Projects: https://www.tobytwining.com/ https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/tobytwiningensemble/

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