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Sparks & Wiry Cries Podcast

Sparks and Wiry Cries began in 2009 as a podcast and online magazine with a vision to contextualize art song in the sharing of recordings, interviews, and articles by prominent artists and scholars.

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Ramadan 20 vs COVID 19

Ramadan 20 vs COVID 19

Martha Guth interviews LaToya A. Lain, soprano, jessica Care moore, poet, and Andrew Staniland, composer about creating ... Read more

11 May 2021

42mins

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Herschel Garfein and Mortality Mansions

Herschel Garfein and Mortality Mansions

An insightful interview with composer/writer Herschel Garfein in his Park Slope Apartment about his newest song cycle: M... Read more

28 Mar 2017

41mins

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Donald Hall at home in New Hampshire

Donald Hall at home in New Hampshire

A wonderful conversation with poet Donald Hall in his home in New Hampshire. January 6, 2017

6 Jan 2017

38mins

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Thomas Hampson

Thomas Hampson

The Internationally renowned baritone speaks about his love for American Song, the Hampsong Foundation and the 'Song of ... Read more

13 Nov 2016

59mins

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Pianist Graham Johnson

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An interview with pianist Graham Johnson from the comfort of his own home in London. January 8, 2014

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Composer Scott Wheeler and 'Wasting the Night'

Composer Scott Wheeler and 'Wasting the Night'

An Interview with composer Scott Wheeler and an in depth look at his cycle 'Wasting the Night', poetry by Edna St. Vince... Read more

1 Feb 2013

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Margo Garrett on Samuel Barber: LIVE!

The Casement Fund Song Series (now the songSLAM Festival) kicks off its inaugural concert with a live podcast event!

30 Dec 2012

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Alicia Hall Moran and the Motown Project

Alicia Hall Moran and the Motown Project

The Motown project and Alicia Hall Moran. In this interview, we speak to the creator and star of this incredible new fus... Read more

1 May 2012

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Ned Rorem

Ned Rorem

A short conversation with an 88 year old Ned Rorem in his Manhattan apartment.

1 Apr 2012

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Composer Stephen Paulus

Composer Stephen Paulus

An interview with the brilliant composer Stephen Paulus. October 8, 2011

8 Oct 2011

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