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Orchestra Tech: Introducing Technology into the Orchestra
October 1, 2001 / By

Ray Kurzweil, Gil Rose, and Tod Machover

Ray Kurzweil, Gil Rose, and Tod Machover
September 24, 2001
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Moderated and Videotaped by Frank J. Oteri
Transcribed by Amanda MacBlane

What is an Orchestra?
Why Introduce …

Richard Einhorn: Yesterday Is Not Today
September 1, 2001 / By

Richard Einhorn

Editor Frank J. Oteri visits Richard Einhorn at his studio.
New York City — Friday, August 10, 2001, 2:00 P.M.
Interview Videotaped and Transcribed by Amanda MacBlane

New Music and Old Music
The Hermetically Sealed Classical …

Natasha Sinha: Top Ten!
July 1, 2001 / By

Natasha SinhaPhoto by Raj Sinha

Natasha Sinha talks with Frank J. Oteri at the New York City offices of ASCAP
May 24, 2001—11:30 a.m.
Conversation videotaped by Jenny UndercoflerTranscribed by Julia Lu

The Life of a Composer
The …

Terry Riley: Obsessed and Passionate About All Music
June 1, 2001 / By

Terry RileyDrawing by Melissa Richard

Terry Riley in conversation with Frank J. Oteri@ the Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX
February 16, 2001
Transcribed by Julia Lu

Earliest Musical Experiences

Studying Composition and Discovering Jazz

The Birth of Minimalism and …

Michael Tilson Thomas: Making Anything Sound Good
May 1, 2001 / By

Michael Tilson ThomasPhoto by Terrence McCarthy

Michael Tilson Thomas talks with Frank J. Oteri@ the New World Symphony, Miami Beach, FL
Monday, April 16, 2001, 1:00 p.m.
Transcribed by Julia Lu

American Music and Welcoming in …

Robert Ashley: You Can’t Call It Anything Else But Opera
April 1, 2001 / By

Robert Ashleyphoto by Jacques Bekaert

Robert Ashley at home, in conversationwith Frank J. Oteri
March 13, 2001
Transcribed by Julia LuFilmed by Jenny Undercofler

Traditions and Influences

America and Popular Culture

Opera vs. Musical Theater

Hip-Hop, D.I.Y. …