The Composer Next Door
Contrary to popular belief, not all composers have died with their powdered wigs on. Hosted by composer/conductor Rob Deemer, The Composer Next Door is a new radio program dedicated to bringing living composers and their music to your home.
A good host brings to the listeners that which they would be missing if not for his/her efforts.
I would know neither this artist nor his work if not for you.
Steve
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Your have the voice and tone to do this type of show. I think this is a great idea, however I think with the lack of classical music in this nation, this might be a tough sell. But, I think public radio needs a little diversity, so this works. You are always welcome in WETA in Washington DC.
Hi Tracy - thanks so much for bringing up one of the biggest points for this show. There is quite a bit of classical music in this nation, but it doesn't get a lot of media attention, so most folks don't realize it.
Public Radio is the only place one can hear classical music on the radio anymore and it's my goal to assist in bringing it back into the spotlight. WETA would be wonderful!
nice idea presented well. I'd like to learn from your show. I like the way you break it down and invite us in by introducing things to listen to. I'll have to look for the show even if you don't win here. It could catch on and you could rejuvenate classical music...
(I'm curious as to the possibilities with your voice. maybe you could be more natural with your voice and it would still be captivating?)
Thanks for your comments, Nannette - I had no radio experience before this year when I started this local program, and haven't had a lot of critical feedback on my voice (other than it sounded like a radio voice). Your comment about making it sound more natural is a good one, since I do script out my shows for several reasons and I do find myself unintentionally falling into the "radio voice" trap. Thanks!
... I'd listen to. I love hearing music properly deconstructed.
Good job! Good luck!
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I agree with you, Nurmi...and it's hard to do, especially with the contemporary works. Thanks for your comment!
Besides I'd much rather the music be deconstructed than decomposed...
Rob, first of all your voice is superb for public radio. Second, the show idea is very accessible. My feeling is that most people shy away from contemporary or modern compositions because they don't know how to 'understand' them. Your straightforward presentation makes this genre accessible to anybody. I could definitely see my local classical-music-format NPR station taking on this show
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Rob - I like the tack you've taken here, identifying the themes of the piece. and giving information about the composer. Speaking as a musical ingenue, it's nice to hear the components of a piece laid out without condescension or pretensiousness. I'd definitely enjoy your program. Well done!
Very interesting program. It challenges the listener to deal with new ideas and concepts. Not your father's Mozart.
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