State of our Art Podcast

Exploring music of the past, present, and future.

Hosted by conductor Thomas Fortner

Season 1, Episode 1

Shostakovich, the CIA, and the future of symphony orchestras, with Joseph Horowitz

Joe Horowitz, writer, concert producer, and music critic

Joe Horowitz joins us for the first episode to talk about Shostakovich, the CIA, and the future of symphony orchestras in the USA.

Season 1, Episode 2

Charlotte Landreau, Solo Dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company

Charlotte Landreau from the Martha Graham dance company joins us to talk about dancing the lead roles in works such as The Rite of Spring, Appalachian spring, and more.

Season 1, Episode 3

Sarah Belle Reid, Composer, multimedia artist, electroacoustic creator, trumpeter.

Sarah joins us to share her vision of synthesizing electronics and acoustic instruments.

Season 1, Episode 4

So you want to Study Music? With Dr Peter Folliard.

Conductor, Arranger, Producer, and inaugural Dean of the Augustana School of Music, Dr Peter Folliard shares his story, and his vision for a 21st century music school focused on innovation and preparing students for a diverse career in music.

Season 1, Episode 5

Bach the Human.

Exploring the life and times of J. S. Bach, and looking at the man behind the music.

Season 1, BONUS EPISODE

Exploring Henri Dutilleux and his Corespondances for Soprano and Orchestra

Investigating the relationships of the various texts, including the letters of Vincent Van Gogh.