Hear so-called “indie classical” works on this New Sounds - music which is at home in both the contemporary classical music world and the indie rock/pop music halls, basements, and dive bars. Listen to the “NYC garage-chamber septet” The Cellar and Point, who use acoustic instruments and electronics to create a sound that is winningly melodic, thoughtful in its balance, groove-heavy, sometimes glitchy, and delightfully unpredictable as the septet straddles all kinds of genres. Members of the group also currently perform with JACK Quartet, Mivos Quartet, Ensemble Signal, and Mantra Percussion.  

There’s also music involving string trio, flute, clarinet, and trumpet by members of yMusic in many different configurations; from the first record, "Beautiful Mechanical," in music by Sarah Kirkland Snider; and a new work by Marcos Balter from their latest, "Balance Problems" (due out 9/30.)  Then, hear new music from My Brightest Diamond, led by the enigmatic composer and vocalist Shara Worden. It's another of her engaging, soaring symphonic pop creations, in a remix by Son Lux, featuring the acrobatic and unbelievable saxophonist Colin Stetson. Plus, listen to music by Sufjan Stevens, the multi-instrumentalist/producer/co-founder of the record label Asthmatic Kitty, from his film and music project, “The BQE,” and more.   

PROGRAM #3637, Indie Classical (First aired on 9/16/2014)