John Kuzma's Podcast

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  • Duration: 7:36:36
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Synopsis

John's podcasts and poems are frozen still moments recorded as mental photos that run in the readers imagination like full films. As both participant and chronicler John removes himself from the action, makes his observations quickly (and hopefully cogently) and then escapes. If John is a good observer, he sees things that by themselves are extraordinary revelations about each of us which seem as caricatures rooted in ordinary life and amplified by the focus of each persons mind on the other ourselves. In other words, if a kid is an indefatigable nose picker with bluster all his own we get a complex message about human behavior that we got from an unmentionable source: us. Long after hearing John's podcasts and poems, the scenes he describes live "rent free" in the readers mind.

Episodes

  • Redemption Cantata - Chorale

    03/10/2018 Duration: 02min

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

  • Redemption Cantata - Fanfare

    26/09/2018 Duration: 06min

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

  • Redemption Cantata - Prelude & Fugue

    19/09/2018 Duration: 11min

    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!

  • St. Lawrence - Veni Emmanuel

    12/09/2018 Duration: 01min

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

  • St. Lawrence - Veni Creator

    05/09/2018 Duration: 02min

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

  • St. Lawrence - Hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary

    29/08/2018 Duration: 05min

    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. 

  • St. Lawrence - Come Holy Ghost

    22/08/2018 Duration: 01min

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

  • St. Lawrence - Chaconne

    15/08/2018 Duration: 02min

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

  • St. Lawrence - Bach Fugue

    08/08/2018 Duration: 08min

    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!

  • Thoughts on Arete

    01/08/2018 Duration: 04min

    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. 

  • St. Joseph Suite - Vespers

    25/07/2018 Duration: 02min

    This week is the conclusion of our St. Joseph Suite series, and we will discuss Vespers.

  • St. Joseph Suite - Sarabande

    18/07/2018 Duration: 02min

    Sarabande is the subject of this week's discussion. 

  • St. Joseph Suite - Salve Regina

    11/07/2018 Duration: 06min

    We continue our discussion of the St. Joseph Suite this week with Salve Regina. 

  • St. Joseph Suite - Prelude and Fugue

    04/07/2018 Duration: 06min

    This week begins a series where John will discuss his St. Joseph Suite and the organ on which this recording was made. Stay tuned all month as we release a different movement each week! We kick things off this week with the Prelude and Fugue. 

  • Commentary on "Seeded In The Stars"

    27/06/2018 Duration: 15min

    Join us this week as John discusses his piece "Seeded in the Stars," which was originally commissioned and recorded by the Denver Gay Mens Chorus. 

  • Commentary on Amazing Grace

    16/05/2018 Duration: 04min

    Today is our last look at my American Suite for Organ. Amazing Grace started as an arrangement for the Denver Brass, and this is my adaptation for organ. Enjoy!

  • Commentary on Toccata in Boogie

    09/05/2018 Duration: 03min

    Continuing our look at my American Suite, this week we examine Toccata in Boogie. Follow our frantic organist on his journey through several styles and moods, and enjoy anecdotes about the composition and recording of this piece. 

  • Commentary on Ghost Town Waltz

    02/05/2018 Duration: 03min

    This week we revisit my American Suite for Organ. Listen along as we discuss the Ghost Town Waltz, and tongue-in-cheek caricature of a demented waltz. True to form, the organ on which this recording was made acts up toward the beginning and has some surprises up its sleeve! 

  • A Conversation with Adam Flatt

    25/04/2018 Duration: 15min

    This week I am joined by Adam Flatt, music director for the Colorado Ballet and conductor for several other spectacular groups throughout the nation. We listen to and discuss the Newport Symphony Orchestra's performance of my Noel arrangements. Enjoy!

  • Commentary on Recitative

    18/04/2018 Duration: 03min

    This week we'll look at my Recitative and talk about the emotion and inspiration behind it. 

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