Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 01 | Across The Border | 20240722 | Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid explore Silvestre Revueltas's early years in Mexico and his formative years studying in the USA. In Monday's episode, Kate and Alejandro explore Revueltas's early years in Mexico, which was in the midst of revolution, and his formative years in prohibition-era Texas and Chicago. Toccata (sin fuga) Kammerensemble Neue Musik Berlin Roland Kluttig, conductor Esquinas (1931 version) Encarnacion Vazquez, mezzo soprano Orchesta Sinfonica de la Universidad de Guanajuato Jose Luis Castillo, conductor Tierra p'a las macetas Itamar Zorman, violin Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano Pieza para doce instrumentos Ebony Band Amsterdam Werner Herbers, conductor La Noche de los Mayas – Suite (1st & 2nd mvts) Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Exploring Silvestre Revueltas's early years in Mexico and then in the USA. |
| 2024 | 02 | Revueltas And Chavez | 20240723 | Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid explore Silvestre Revueltas's fiery friendship with fellow composer Carlos Chavez. In Tuesday's episode, Kate and Alejandro explore Silvestre Revueltas's fiery friendship with fellow composer Carlos Chavez which led him back from the USA to Mexico City in the 1920s to teach and conduct the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. Colorines English Chamber Orchestra Gisèle Ben-Dor, conductor Batik Orquestre Filharmonica de Moravia Jorge Perez Gomez, conductor Cuauhnahuac Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Enrique Bátiz, conductor String Quartet no 4 “Musica der Feria ? Matangi Quartet Planos Ónix Ensamble José Areán, conductor Redes (Part 1 “The Child's Funeral ?) Orquesta Sinfonica de la Universidad de Guanajuato Jose Luis Castillo, conductor Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid explore Revueltas's friendship with Carlos Chavez. |
| 2024 | 03 | Breakup | 20240724 | Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid explore the breakup of the friendship between Silvestre Revueltas and Carlos Chavez, and the repercussions this had for Revueltas's career. In Wednesday's episode, Kate and Alejandro explore the breakup of the friendship between Silvestre Revueltas and Carlos Chavez, and the dramatic repercussions this had for Revueltas's career. Introduction from “Redes ? PostClassical Ensemble Angel Gil-Ordonez, conductor Ventanas Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México Enrique Bátiz, conductor Janitzio Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela Theodore Kuchar, conductor Musica para Charlar I. Orquestre filharmonica de Moravia Jorge Perez Gomez, conductor Canto a muchacha negra Adriana Díaz de León, soprano Alberto Cruzprieto, piano El Renacuajo Paseador Ebony Band Amsterdam Werner Herbers, conductor Exploring the breakup of the friendship between Revueltas and Carlos Chavez. |
| 2024 | 04 | Spain | 20240725 | Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid examine Silvestre Revueltas's time in Spain during the civil war, where he went with the League of Writers and Revolutionary Artists In Thursday's episode, Kate and Alejandro examine the time Silvestre Revueltas spent in Spain during the civil war. He travelled there with the League of Writers and Revolutionary Artists and it was a trip which would have a profound impact on both his life and work. Second Little Serious piece LA Philharmonic Esa Pekka Salonen, conductor Homenaje a Federico García Lorca Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group Caminos Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico Enrique Bátiz, conductor Itinerarios Xalapa Symphony Orchestra Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Cinco canciones de ninos Kathleen Wilson, soprano Max Lifchitz, piano Este era un rey Ebony Band Amsterdam Werner Herbers, conductor Silvestre Revueltas travels to Spain during the civil war. |
| 2024 | 05 LAST | Breakdown | 20240726 | Kate Molleson and Alejandro Madrid examine Silvestre Revueltas's return to Mexico after his traumatic experiences in Spain. In Friday's episode, Kate and Alejandro examine Silvestre Revueltas's return to Mexico after his traumatic experiences in Spain, his troubled final year in Mexico City, and the legacy of his life and work. Ocho x radio LA Philharmonic Esa Pekka Salonen, conductor 3 Sonetos Gabriel Urrutia KNM Streichquartett Roland Kluttig La Noche de los Mayas – Suite (3rd & 4th mvts) Orquesta Juvenil Universitaria Eduardo Mata Gustavo Rivero Weber, conductor La Coronela (excerpt) Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Gisele Ben-Dor, conductor Sensemaya The New World Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor |