(October 2022) Episode 444 of the “opus project” is MISSY MAZZOLI. A contemporary, New York-based composer of chamber and orchestral works and, more recently, operas. Her works are inventive, never settling on one style, with sounds that can be both jagged and liquid. Mazzoli also brings in electronics and distorted guitar, giving a sort of indie rock vibe to some compositions.
Favorite piece: Violin Concerto (Procession)
Favorite album: Cathedral City
Favorite chamber piece: Magic With Everyday Objects
Favorite vocal piece: Song for Mick Kelly
Favorite solo instrumental piece: Dissolve, Oh My Heart
Favorite opera: Songs from the Uproar
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: spend some time with her music
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