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TRILLOQUY

TrillWerks Media

CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe. TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC.

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115:29

Opus 152 - Third Sister

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/06/15

This year, Raven Chacon became the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his "Voiceless Mass". He joins Garrett (1:00:00) to talk about his reactions to the win, his perspective on Indigenous land acknowledgements, and more. Garrett and Scott cover a Lizzo misstep, unpack a maestro's words pertaining to "thoughts and prayers", and highlight music by Jennifer Higdon, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Scott takes the lead in the final movement to address racist reactions to

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102:32

Opus 151 - "Welcome Back"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/06/08

Led by rap duo Thee Phantom and The Phoenix, the Illharmonic Orchestra masterfully links classic hip-hop with "classical" music in a way that's wowed audiences from Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, and countless other venues. The duo joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about their recent developments, the Illharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Juneteenth concert, and more. Scott offers insights on TV themes from decades past and celebrates Pride Month with a Lil Kim

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54:42

TRILLOQUY Replay - The Black Orchestral Network

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2022/06/01

Opus 150 of the TRILLOQUY podcast featured a conversation between Garrett and two of the leaders of the newly formed Black Orchestral Network: Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold. Check out their uncut conversation which covers the differing levels of arts activism, BON's plans for the industry, what freedom for Black orchestral musicians really looks like, and more. Learn more: https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org **TRILLOQUY RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES AND THE START OF SEASON 4 ON JUNE

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53:19

TRILLOQUY Replay - The Living Earth Show

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/05/25

Opus 148 of TRILLOQUY featured Garrett's conversation with Travis and Andy from The Living Earth Show. Check out their extended, uncut interview where the guys talk about cannabis, "noise" music, and more. Check out all of this collective's work at: https://www.thelivingearthshow.com. ***Season 4 of TRILLOQUY returns with brand new opuses beginning June 8th!***

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82:07

TRILLOQUY Replay - Damian Norfleet

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/05/18

In February of 2022, Damian Norfleet joined Garrett for Op. 139 of TRILLOQUY to discuss mass incarceration, solitary confinement, and a then upcoming collaboration with Ensemble Pi that explored those conversations musically. This week, Garrett offers the extended, uncut conversation that covers adjusting to life in Minnesota, a deeper look at the historical violence of prisons, and more. Damian Norfleet: https://www.damiannorfleet.com **TRILLOQUY WILL RETURN WITH BRAND NEW OPUSES AND

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112:39

Opus 150 - Indefatigable

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/05/11

The newly formed Black Orchestral Network, led by some of the western classical industry's biggest stars, is demanding immediate change from orchestras with a focus on hiring Black musicians into tenure-track positions by the end of the 2022-2023 orchestral season. Two of the organization's founders, Alex Laing and Jennifer Arnold, join Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about the goals of BON and what the potential impact of hiring Black musicians more intentionally could mean

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118:47

Opus 149 - Inca y Maya

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/05/04

After enjoying a career as a successful ballet dancer, Christina Salerno shifted into the field of arts administration where her work as Executive Director of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra earned her the 2022 title of "Executive Director of the Year"! She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences in "classical" dance, the successes she's seen with the IPO, and her thoughts on shifting programming toward equity and audience development. Scott honors Cinco de Mayo with music by

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127:34

Opus 148 - "That's Alien, TO YOU"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/04/27

The Living Earth Show exists to push the boundaries of technical and artistic possibility while amplifying voices, perspectives, and bodies that the classical music tradition has often excluded. The group's Travis Andrews and Andy Meyerson join Garrett in this week's third movement to share more about their work and to explore conversation that affirms words like "noise" and "weird" as they relate to live performance. Scott concludes his celebration of International Guitar Month with an ode

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122:52

Opus 147 - "Cliff Hanger"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/04/20

Based in Philadelphia, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra was established as a model for the 21st-century American orchestra with a mission to combine artistic excellence with cultural diversity. The ensemble's Artistic Director, Jeri Lynne Johnson, joins Garrett to discuss the origins of Black Pearl, changing the culture surrounding "traditional" repertoire, and more. In movement two, Scott continues his celebration of International Guitar Month with music performed by Paul Galbraith and

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127:11

Opus 146 - Justice and Legitimacy

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/04/13

Dr. Eugene Rogers is a two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY® Award nominee who is recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. He joins Garrett in the third movement to talk about how Black culture drives many people's love of music, his new role as conductor of the Washington National Chorus, and the upcoming premiere of the "Justice Symphony" that he will lead in June. Scott offers

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124:26

Opus 145 - "Hoochie Coochie Mane"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/04/06

This week, Garrett and Scott spend some time reviewing and unpacking the latest Grammy Award ceremony, highlighting the show's performances by Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Curtis Stewart, Chris Stapleton, and several others. In the second movement, Garrett revisits a bit of operatic video game music while Scott honors the birth anniversary of Muddy Waters. Perri and Charlotte from the "Thrilled to Announce" podcast join Garrett in the third movement to discuss digital creation, DEI in opera, and

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123:56

Opus 144 - Song to the Moon

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/03/30

Last week, Jayme Alilaw joined Garrett to outline her journey to, away from, and back to opera. She returns this week to offer a break down of activism in opera spaces, advice on traversing tokenization, and a call to action for people not yet engaged by "classical" institutions. Garrett and Scott conclude Women's History Month with music performed by Leontyne Price and Nathalie Joachim, and the guys offer their opinions to the recent Oscar scandal. Playlist: Nina Simone - "To Be Young,

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122:44

Opus 143 - Butterflies and Little Birds

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/03/23

Founded in 2020, the Black Opera Alliance has continued to stake its claim on arts activism, with the organization both speaking up for Black professionals in opera and speaking against institutions in opera that maintain the status quo. Among BOA's Leadership Council members is soprano Jayme Alilaw, who joins Garrett to talk about art, activism, and accountability. Scott honors Annie Lennox in the second movement, and offers his thoughts on dealing with hecklers in arts spaces. Both Scott

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123:03

Opus 142 - Take Two (and free Brittney Griner)

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/03/16

Challenging colonial definitions of "classical music" requires a multi-cultural approach, and Maryam Yusefzadeh is doing it in her own way. She joins Garrett to talk about her approach to broader aesthetics tied to the word "classical", engaging the spiritual connection she has with performing, and the album, "Migration", which features some of her music. Scott reprises the music of Dobrinka Tabakova and celebrates the newly created Nina Simone Piano Competition. Garrett challenges the idea

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114:45

Opus 141 - Written in Stone

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2022/03/09

What stories do our monuments tell? What legacies do they embody? What memories do they cement? These questions will be explored at Washington DC's Kennedy Center this month through a collection of new operas, including one called "Rise", with music by Kamala Sankaram. Kamala joins Garrett to talk about her introduction to opera, what "Rise" is meant to relay to audiences, and how this work continues the push for more new music in traditional "classical" spaces. Scott highlights the

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128:17

Opus 140 - "So White, So What?"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/03/02

Brittany J. Green is a North Carolina-based composer, creative, and educator whose works engage everything from Black feminist theory to the rupture of systems. She joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about her music, her studies of Julius Eastman, and how differing queer perspectives played a role in 20th century instrumental music. Scott returns to this year's "classical" Grammy conversation, highlights the music of Odetta, and offers his thoughts concerning the conflict

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125:47

Opus 139 - Joe Hill

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/02/23

Garrett leads Marble City Opera in the world premiere of "I Can't Breathe" by Leslie Burrs and Brandon Gibson this week, so he and Scott meet virtually to discuss composer complaints about this year's Classical Grammy nominations, the newly-explored political opinions of William Grant Still, and lots more. Garrett features his recent conversation with Damian Norfleet, who will present a musical work on the issues of mass incarceration and solitary confinement in conjunction with Ensemble Pi

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119:12

Opus 138 - "Breaking the Law"

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2022/02/16

Beethoven's "Fidelio" famously includes a chorus of prisoners, and in a new production by Heartbeat Opera the roles will be played by actual incarcerated individuals. The company's Ethan Heard and Kelly Griffin join Garrett to talk about the process of engaging these individuals, the relationship that's being built between opera and the prison system, and Heartbeat Opera's larger goal of engaging new audiences. Garrett and Scott draw proximity between sports and "classical" music as a means

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118:38

Opus 137 - Tanbou

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/02/09

For a generation, Haiti has been the image of liberation and freedom for countless Black people across the western world. Haitian violinist, administrator, and music educator Victoria Joseph joins Garrett to showcase the work she's doing on the island and to unpack the opportunities, potential empowerment, and responsibilities connected with teaching the next generation of musicians. Scott shines a light on an upcoming hip hop documentary, Garrett reviews a new album by Joy Guidry, and the

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117:42

Opus 136 - "Dreadlocked Uncle Ben"

TRILLOQUY ·

2022/02/02

Fife and Drum ensembles in the United States may seem quintessentially colonial, but they actually belong to a tradition with deep roots in Black History! Shaina Rush from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps joins Garrett to talk about DEI in the military, her experiences in one of the America's premiere ensembles, and the Black folk tradition of fife and drum that still exists today! Scott affirms the importance of equity work "from the inside" and honors a uniquely Black

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