Today on In Unison we’re chatting with composer and friend Nathan Hall about his choral works, and how he weaves themes of nature, sexuality, and intimacy (among others) into his work. We’ll also share three movements of Nathan’s piece, “Go Ahead,” recently recorded by IOCSF,  as well as discussing his latest premiere: “Unbound,” a kink opera.

Episode transcript

Edited by Fausto Daos

Music excerpts

• “Go Ahead: II. Go Ahead (Live),” by Nathan Hall, performed by IOCSF
• “Go Ahead: V. Free (Live),” by Nathan Hall, performed by IOCSF
• “Tame Your Man,” by Nathan Hall, performed by Tenth Intervention Ensemble
• “Go Ahead: I. Virginia Beach (Live),” by Nathan Hall, performed by IOCSF
• “I Am In Love With The World”, by Nathan Hall, performed by New Wave Singers of Baltimore MD 
• “Last Rose of Summer,” by Nathan Hall, performed by Solis Singers

Episode references

• Nathan Hall, composer
• Unbound
• “Tame Your Man”  video excerpt 
• 24 Preludes for Solo Piano by Nathan Hall, published by Abundant Silence
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Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic