Composer Paul Crabtree
Earlier this winter, on January 14, NB posted a series of audio clips from a 2009 interview with BCE’s Miguel Felipe and composer Paul Crabtree. In that interview, Paul discussed his personal story. Today, with the concert only days away, we present the second half of the interview when Paul describes the genesis of his Responsories.
Note, if you haven’t already, be sure to get your tickets now. The concert is this coming weekend!
Question #1
Before Paul gets to the Responsories, he describes growing up in an “anti-classical household”. [01:38]
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Question #2
Under the circumstances, Paul explains how he developed his eclectic tastes for everything from jazz standards to rock. Why should there be a divide, after all? [02:08]
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Question #3
Paul talks about a cultural clash both between popular and classical music culture. [01:39]
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Question #4
Paul responds to the suggestion that he has a role in advocacy for a more integrated and holistic appreciation of. [01:33]
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Question #5
Paul explains—in theological terms—how he came to mixing Bob Dylan and the Catholic Tenebræ service. [02:34]
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