John Kuzma's Podcast

Finally in this series we look at the Chorale from John's Redemption Cantata. 

Next up in John's Redemption Cantata is the Fanfare. Enjoy!

Join us this week as we look at the first movement of John's Redemption Cantata, the Prelude & Fugue. More movements to come in the approaching weeks!

In the conclusion of our St. Lawrence series, John discusses Veni Emmanuel.

This week John discusses Veni Creator from his St. Lawrence recordings. 

This week John takes us through improvisations over several hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and discusses their meaning to him and the monks with whom he used to work. 

We return this week to look at "Come Holy Ghost" from John's St. Lawrence recording.

Our next selection from the St. Lawrence recordings is Chaconne. 

This week marks the beginning of another exciting series! Over the next 6 weeks we will explore John's St. Lawrence album. Named for his home church in Cincinnati, the record travels through time to perfectly highlight John's playing and the church's beautiful organ. Enjoy!

This week John discusses his thoughts on Arete, the Greek concept of excellence and technical perfection. Set to the backdrop of the American Boychoir singing John's arrangement of Erie Canal, the idea of perfection in musical performance is at the forefront. 

This week is the conclusion of our St. Joseph Suite series, and we will discuss Vespers.

Sarabande is the subject of this week's discussion. 

We continue our discussion of the St. Joseph Suite this week with Salve Regina. 

This week begins a series where John will discuss his St. Joseph Suite and the organ on which this recording was made. Stay tuned all month as we release a different movement each week! We kick things off this week with the Prelude and Fugue. 

Join us this week as John discusses his piece "Seeded in the Stars," which was originally commissioned and recorded by the Denver Gay Mens Chorus. 

Today is our last look at my American Suite for Organ. Amazing Grace started as an arrangement for the Denver Brass, and this is my adaptation for organ. Enjoy!

Continuing our look at my American Suite, this week we examine Toccata in Boogie. Follow our frantic organist on his journey through several styles and moods, and enjoy anecdotes about the composition and recording of this piece. 

This week we revisit my American Suite for Organ. Listen along as we discuss the Ghost Town Waltz, and tongue-in-cheek caricature of a demented waltz. True to form, the organ on which this recording was made acts up toward the beginning and has some surprises up its sleeve! 

This week I am joined by Adam Flatt, music director for the Colorado Ballet and conductor for several other spectacular groups throughout the nation. We listen to and discuss the Newport Symphony Orchestra's performance of my Noel arrangements. Enjoy!

This week we'll look at my Recitative and talk about the emotion and inspiration behind it.