A Composer's Corner

A Composer's Corner

andrew.celentano

Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Declining
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Andrew Celentano interviews composers from all walks of life, including classical, jazz, rock, country, political, folk, math rock, and more. He explores what role music played in their childhood, how music became an integral part of their life, how they approach the composition process, and what influences affected them along the way.

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S2E25 Rock / Jazz/ Funk Composer Paul Hartung Joins Us

Mar 09, 2026 1h 8m

By day, Paul Hartung is a board director and strategy advisor for medtech companies: currently including Leuko (which makes a needle-free home test kit for white blood cell levels) and Clairways…

S2E24 Modern Composer Neely Bruce in 2022

Mar 02, 2026 1h 10m

Neely Bruce’s compositions include three full-length operas; five one-act operas; works for orchestra and band; about 300 solo songs; chamber music; documentary film scores; and a choral setting of…

S2E23 Our interview with famed Songwriter Rich Sokolow

Feb 23, 2026 59m

Rich Sokolow is a songwriter and musician whose music has been heard on TV, radio, streaming services, and in the movies. His work with NYC indie artist Clara Lofaro landed a number of high-profile…

S2E22 Oliva Perez Collillmer merges Jazz, Flamenco and Classical Music

Jan 26, 2026 59m

The first album 'Olivia' (Adhyâropa Records) was released recently. A collection of songs representative of the eclecticism and musical fusion that Pérez-Collellmir professes, exploring jazz,…

S2E21 American Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator Mark Kross

Jan 19, 2026 59m

Mark Kross is an American jazz pianist, composer, and highly experienced educator known for his contributions to the New York City jazz scene and jazz education. He performs regularly in venues…

S2E20 Meet Jazz Professor, Composer, Performer, Author Joe Mulholland

Jan 12, 2026 59m

Joe Mulholland is a professor in the Harmony department at Berklee College of Music. He teaches all the core Harmony classes, as well as the electives Harmony of Brazilian Song, Advanced Harmonic…

S2E19 Meet Modern Jazz Composer/Performer Ken Field

Jan 05, 2026 1h 14m

Ken Field is a composer, saxophonist, and flautist. He has received international public and critical acclaim for his solo work, his work with the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble (which he leads),…

S2E18 Meet Jazz Bassist, Composer Bob Nieske

Dec 29, 2025 57m

Bob Nieske holds a bachelor's and master's of music degree with honors from New England Conservatory. He was a member of legendary saxophonist and clarinetist Jimmy Guiffre’s bands for twelve years…

S2E17 Singer /Songwriter/Composer/Entertainer Bonnie MacLeod

Dec 22, 2025 1h 2m

Join interviewer Andrew Celentano for an engaging discussion with guest Bonnie MacLeod. She is a highly versatile and accomplished pianist, entertainer, singer, and composer. Bonnie combines a…

S2E16 Swedish Composer Peter Malmsjo living in Italy

Dec 15, 2025 1h 10m

Join me to hear the soft, gentle, beautiful music of Peter Malmsjö.Peter was born on March 1, 1962 in Saltsjö-Boo, Stockholms län, Sweden. He had acting roles early on in his life and is known for…

S2E15 Our interview with Composer Michael Laster

Dec 09, 2025 59m

Michael Laster is an eclectic composer who weaves seamlessly through many genres and musical styles. He is a composer of traditional orchestral works (the Yakima Symphony Chamber Orchestra) and film…

S2E14 Classical Composer Dan Perttu Joins Us

Dec 01, 2025 1h 8m

Music has always been a kind of magic for Dan, a portal to other realms. When he was young, he was inspired by fantasy novels such as The Lord of the Rings, and is still drawn to myths and legends.…

S2E13 Ben Schwendener, expert on the Lydian Chromatic Concept

Nov 24, 2025 1h 3m

Composer / pianist Ben Schwendener sustains a unique voice in contemporary creative music and is a leading authority on George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization, which he…

S2E12 Melissa Manchester joins us on A Composer's Corner

Nov 17, 2025 50m

Melissa Manchester needs no introduction. Her tremendously successful solo career brought her critical and commercial acclaim. The “Midnight Blue” singer received her first Grammy nomination for Best…

S2E11 Christina Rusnak speaks with A Composer's Corner

Nov 10, 2025 1h 16m

Composing passionately about the human experience, composer Christina Rusnak works at the intersection of place, nature, culture, history and art to integrate context into her music from the world…

S2E10 Posthumous interview of Composer Andrew Violette

Nov 03, 2025 59m

Andrew Violette (1953-2021) studied at the High School of Music and Art in New York City from 1968 to 1971. He studied composition with Elliott Carter and Roger Sessions and counterpoint with Otto…

S2E9 English Composer Will Todd Joins Us

Oct 27, 2025 1h 15m

One of UK's most sought-after and versatile composers, pianist Will Todd is well known for his beautiful and exciting music. His anthem, The Call of Wisdom, was performed at the Queen’s Diamond…

S2E8 Fats Domino Songwriter Pasquale Zompa Joins Us

Oct 20, 2025 1h 18m

I had the pleasure of interviewing Pasquale Zompa. He and Bernard DeCesare were a songwriting team that wrote some great hits for Fats Domino and Tiny Tim. You will also hear some great pieces from…

S2E7 Prolific Classical / New Age Artist Mark Pinkus Joins Us

Oct 13, 2025 1h 14m

Mark was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began composing solo piano music the moment he sat down at the piano at the age of 7. His first piece was called The Cat and the Rain. Mark's…

S2E6 Modern Composer Dr. Robert Gross Join Us

Oct 06, 2025 59m

Dr. Robert Gross received his DMA in music composition at University of Southern California where he also received a graduate certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television. He also…

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