In recent years composers have become interested in the fact that the   performers can do things on stage other than just play their   instrument: stomp their feet, clap, play simple percussion, and even   sing.  We’ll feature a variety of pieces from composers who ask   musicians (who are not trained singers) to vocalize and supplement their   playing.

Hosted by Seth Boustead

Leonard Bernstein: “Mambo” fr. West Side Story

Frederic Rzewski: De Profundis, section 1 & 2

Valentin Silvestrov: Drama Sonate for Violin and Piano

Tom Johnson: Counting Duets

Joseph Hallman: imagined landscapes: six Lovecraftian elsewheres

Martin Bresnick: Willie’s Way (excerpt)

Huang Ruo: Drama Theater No. 4, To the 4 Corners, Scene II (excerpt)

Steve Reich: Clapping Music (excerpt)