John Kuzma's Podcast

Finally in this series we look at the Chorale from John's Redemption Cantata. 

Next up in John's Redemption Cantata is the Fanfare. Enjoy!

Join us this week as we look at the first movement of John's Redemption Cantata, the Prelude & Fugue. More movements to come in the approaching weeks!

In the conclusion of our St. Lawrence series, John discusses Veni Emmanuel.

This week John discusses Veni Creator from his St. Lawrence recordings. 

This week John takes us through improvisations over several hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and discusses their meaning to him and the monks with whom he used to work. 

We return this week to look at "Come Holy Ghost" from John's St. Lawrence recording.

Our next selection from the St. Lawrence recordings is Chaconne. 

This week marks the beginning of another exciting series! Over the next 6 weeks we will explore John's St. Lawrence album. Named for his home church in Cincinnati, the record travels through time to perfectly highlight John's playing and the church's beautiful organ. Enjoy!

This week John discusses his thoughts on Arete, the Greek concept of excellence and technical perfection. Set to the backdrop of the American Boychoir singing John's arrangement of Erie Canal, the idea of perfection in musical performance is at the forefront.