Nico Muhly, indie classical, and the future of classical music! In this episode, Classical 91.7 announcer Chris Johnson – our first returning instructor! – comes back to the Classical Classroom. This one isn't for the faint of heart: there are banjos!

Audio production by Todd "Toddy" Hulsander with gentle nudges of encouragement from Dacia Clay.

Music used in this episode includes:

– The Only Tune (parts 1-3), from Nico Muhly's Mothertongue, on Brassland Records.