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Brian's Picks: Eugene Rogers

Brian's Picks: Eugene Rogers

Hear new episodes of Brian's Picks on the Choral Stream Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 3 p.m., and Saturdays at 1 p.m. central.

On the latest episode of Brian's Picks, Eugene Rogers, founding director of Exigence and director of choral activities at the University of Michigan, joins Brian Newhouse in the studio for music and conversation. Rogers shares four recordings — three by Exigence and one by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club — as well as thoughts and reflections on the experience of founding new ensembles, the importance of diversity in the choral world, and more.


Program

BEETHOVEN: Christ on the Mount of Olives: Hallelujah, performed by Exigence and conductor Eugene Rogers

XHOSA TRADITIONAL: Ndikhokhele Bawo (arr. Lhente-Mari Pitout), performed by Exigence and conductor Eugene Rogers

DERRICK SPIVA, JR.: A Vision Unfolding, performed by Exigence and conductor Eugene Rogers

JOEL THOMPSON: Seven Last Words of the Unarmed, performed by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club and conductor Eugene Rogers


Resources

Eugene Rogers (official site)
Exigence (Sphinx Organization site)
University of Michigan Men's Glee Club (university site)

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