Amirkhanian, Charles. – Page 2 – Pacifica Radio Archives

Peter Michael Hamel / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian.

German composer discusses his avant garde music, and how it is a departure from traditional central European avant gardism. Includes musical examples.

August 24, 2025

A Visit with Louis Andriessen / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian.

Controversial avant garde Dutch composer discusses the political and musical nature of his compositions. Inlcudes musical examples.

August 24, 2025

Nicolas Slonimsky lecture-concert at Mills College / introduced by Charles Amirkhanian.

Musicologist and composer discusses musical developments since 1900.

August 24, 2025

Universal life / Kirby Hinsley ; interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian, Michelle Pritchard and Fran Watkins.

Discussion of Hinsley’s Universal Life Church and his controversial philosophy.

August 24, 2025

Watergate : a political burlesque / by Ernst Bacon and John Edmunds ; produced by Charles Amirkhanian.

Performance of a political satire about the cover-up of the Watergate affair.

August 24, 2025

A Tribute to Leo Ornstein / produced by Charles Amirkanian.

Documentary on the composer and pianist active in the early 20th century, including an interview with Ornstein and with Pauline Ornstein.

August 24, 2025

Toy music / Neil Murphy ; interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian.

Composer discusses and demonstrates his use of electronic sounds for musical compositions. |Mr. Brader’s waveform — Toy music — untitled.

August 24, 2025

Antheil’s magic lacunae : ballet mechanique / produced by Charles Amirkhanian.

Music from three player piano rolls of Ballet Mechanique composed by George Antheil.

August 24, 2025

Brain/baby : thecombined poetries of Anne Waldman and Michael Brownstein.

Charles Amirkhanian and Gerard Van der Leun read poetry ; Waldman and Brownstein read selections from their own work.

August 24, 2025

Nicolas Slonimsky eats dinner / interviewed by Charles and Carol Amirkhanian and Mrs. George Antheil.

The composer, conductor, and musicologist discusses his views of music.

August 24, 2025