Heavenly Holst - What "The Planets" Means to Me as a Composer and as a Performer

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An enjoyable and accessible piece of music, The Planets is a 7-movement suite that every composer wishes they'd written. But what about the performers - do they enjoy performing the work as much as audiences like to hear it?

"Elasticity" and "Ogeechee" by Nicole Chamberlain: A Beatboxing Flute and Chinook Helicopters

When Nicole Chamberlain sent me her music, I didn't know what to expect. From the moment I pressed play, I was gobsmacked by her use of extended techniques. For the first time ever, I couldn't choose between two pieces - so I'm featuring both.