In this week's episode, Brigid speaks with the renowned composer (and former visual artist!) Jeffrey Mumford. Jeffrey chooses to discuss a wonderfully evocative painting by the 17th century Dutch artist Aelbert Cuyp. Among other highlights, their conversation touches on the ways in which visual art and composition invite relationship with an audience, the different ways they navigate space and time, and how Jeffrey brings these different art forms into dialogue with one another in his work.
The Merz Trio has recently been playing Jeffrey's fantastic piano trio undiluted days, and it was particularly meaningful to gain this additional insight into Jeffrey's imaginative and artistic processes. Enjoy!
Works mentioned in the episode:
Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691): View of Dordrecht
Other works by Aelbert Cuyp
For more on Jeffrey Mumford:
https://www.jeffreymumford.com
Music featured in this episode:
Jeffrey Mumford, An expanding distance of multiple voices
I. Estatico e molto appassionato
III. Molto delicatissimo ed etereo
Performed by Miranda Cuckson, on the 2014 album Jeffrey Mumford: Through a stillness brightening
Photo credit: Irene Haupt
Theme music:
Zortziko by Lee Dionne, from the Merz Trio's 2021 album INK
Design: Lara Juriansz
Produced and recorded by Brigid Coleridge. Technical assistance by Melissa May.
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