The Beautiful Next Step: An In-depth Interview with Composer Gabriela Lena Frank
YoWangdu is delighted to present the music and wisdom of our stupendously talented friend, composer Gabriela Lena Frank in an in-depth interview to be published as an eight-part series. We also invite you to visit our YoWangdu Tibet and YoWangdu World Photos & Art stores, where 10% of the profits from the exceptionally beautiful posters, cards and clothing support Tibetan culture and education projects.
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Part One Contemporary classical music composer Gabriela Lena Frank discusses discomfort as a source of creativity. Read Part One > |
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Part Two Gabriela talks about her creative process. Read Part Two > |
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Part Three On developing a piece of music. Read Part Three > |
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Part Four Talking about the creative life span and fears of repeating herself. Read Part Four > |
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Part Five On being in the public eye. Read Part Five > |
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Part Six On her residency with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the PBS documentary Peregrinos. Read Part Six > |
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Part Seven Responding to a question on her favorite compliments. Read Part Seven > |
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Part Eight On current work with musical groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read Part Eight > |
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