Unorchestrated Podcast
Unorchestrated
Unorchestrated is a podcast of Conversation, Music, Musicians and the Communities they serve produced by the Akron Symphony Orchestra. The podcast, co-hosted by Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Director of Marketing Thomas Moore, features conversations with ASO musicians, guest artists, newsmakers in the music industry and special guests.
Episode 1
In Episode 1 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about Sonata Mulattica, her book of poems detailing the relationship between violinist George Bridgetower and Beethoven.
Episode 2
In Episode 2 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about the early life of violin virtuoso George Bridgetower from her book of poems, Sonata Mulattica.
Episode 3
In Episode 3 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about the prodigy years of violinist George Bridgetower from her book of poems, Sonata Mulattica.
Episode 4
In Episode 4 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about violinist George Bridgetower’s debut in Paris from her book of poems, Sonata Mulattica.
Episode 5
In Episode 5 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about violinist George Bridgetower’s early life in London from her book, Sonata Mulattica.
Episode 6
In Episode 6 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about Joseph Haydn’s arrival in London, with readings from her book, Sonata Mulattica.
Episode 7
In Episode 7 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about the diverse music scene in early 19th century London.
Episode 8
In Episode 8 of Unorchestrated, co-hosts Christopher and Tom talk with poet Rita Dove about string playing, ballroom dancing, and the process of writing.
Episode 9
In Episode 9 of Unorchestrated, Christopher and Tom talk with Rita Dove about her belief that the “Kreutzer” sonata was shaped by George Bridgetower’s unique performing style.
Episode 10
In Episode 10 of Unorchestrated, Christopher and Tom talk with Rita Dove about the rapid dissolution of the friendship between George Bridgetower and Beethoven.