Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
Previews + Extras
Yumi Kurosawa Performs "Lucky Stars" on the Koto
S51 E17 - 3m 14s
Koto player Yumi Kurosawa and violinist Scott Yoo perform her piece "Lucky Stars"
Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
S51 E17 - 4m 25s
Scott Yoo meets with American composer Augusta Read Thomas to discuss the first draft of his composition, and with her help, gets out of his creative rut.
Now Hear This "The Composer is Yoo" Preview
S51 E17 - 30s
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
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