Episode Synopsis "Investigating Aesthetics: Miranda Cuckson on Vijay Iyer"

Violinist/violist Miranda Cuckson describes her path to experimentation through the music of Bach, Xenakis, Elliott Carter, and Dai Fujikura and the visceral sounds of microtonality before exploring the intricate and driving music of jazz pianist Vijay Iyer.

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