Mary Kouyoumdjian: Armenian-American Composer/Documentarian
Armenian-American composer Mary Kouyoumdjian talks about her music, her culture, her influences, her projects ranging from concert works to multimedia collaborations and films scores. Kronos Quartet, Atom Egoyan, social and political conflicts, race/gender equality and so much more in this riveting conversation. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www.Anchor.FM/Down-the-Pit.
00:00 Introduction
04:52 Electone organ, why music?
10:29 What would be your career if not a musician?
14:52 Integrating field recordings & folk tunes into music
17:00 Kronos Quartet and commissions
19:00 Discomfort in music
22:30 Composition process
27:25 Teaching at Colombia University, Brooklyn College, New School, Mannes Prep
38:38 Breaking moment of Mary's career
48:10 Gender issues
52:48 Conflict in Armenia; Genocide; Awareness
1:05:57 What inspires Mary?
Co-hosts: Sami Merdinian & Ian Loew
Post-production: Chris Ellis
Sponsor: U.S. PAVE
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