EPISODES
STAGE Season 2 PREMIERE: July 22, 2022
Where’s My Refuge? with cellist Abel Selaocoe | Episode 101 South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is your guide through the parallel worlds of European classical and African folk traditions. Featuring music by J.S. Bach and Giovanni Sollima alongside Selaocoe’s original works. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos | Episode 102 The profound inventiveness of composer Johann Sebastian Bach and the instrumental virtuosity of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra are on full display in all six of Johann Sebastian Bach’s long-cherished Brandenburg Concertos . Eunae Koh Plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons | Episode 103 Nature’s countless colors, textures, and moods are on full display in Antonio Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons , expressively performed by violin soloist Eunae Koh. Featuring music from Errollyn Wallen and a world premiere written by Minnesota-born Sky Macklay. Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings” | Episode 104 Elegant. Lyrical. Melodically graceful. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings is a beloved link between classical music’s sense of order and the creative ingenuity of recent eras. These symphonic allusions are complemented by music from George Frideric Handel, Valerie Coleman, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Bach, Cuong, Frank, and Mozart | Episode 105 Four composers covering three music eras blend together cultural and musical traditions. Johann Sebastian Bach’s third Brandenburg Concerto sets the stage for a world premiere written by “wildly inventive” ( New York Times ) Viet Cuong, followed by Gabriela Lena Frank’s Leyendas and Mozart’s Divertimento No. 15. Piano Quartets with Stewart Goodyear | Episode 106 Stewart Goodyear, “one of the best pianists of his generation” ( Philadelphia Inquirer ), leads a concert revolving around the piano quartet music form. Featuring music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, an original work by Goodyear, and a world premiere written by Tyson Davis. Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 | Episode 107 There may be nothing more awe-inspiring than this sparkling symphony that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed at age 18, when the boy wonder transformed into a superhuman conduit for musical order and beauty in its purest form. Featuring music by Béla Bartók and Geroge Enescu. Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto | Episode 108 Pianist Jeremy Denk endears himself to audiences with his distinctive and refreshing interpretations. In this concert, he shares the triumphant passion found in Robert Schumann’s only completed piano concerto. Featuring music by Clara Schumann, Gioachino Rossini, and Franz Schubert. Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto | Episode 109 World-renowned pianist Jonathan Biss uses his deep curiosity to extract groundbreaking interpretations as both a performer and thinker. In this concert, he shares the soulfulness of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, followed by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s reflective response, “Watermark.” Handel’s Messiah | Episode 110 For generations, Handel’s Messiah has been one of classical music’s greatest holiday traditions. Enjoy The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s performance featuring conductor Jeanette Sorrell, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and renowned vocal ensemble, The Singers. Beethoven’s First Symphony | Episode 111 Bold moves and revolutionary writing are at the core of this concert. Ludwig van Beethoven’s groundbreaking first symphony is complemented by Johannes Brahms’ first attempt symphonic composition and Andrew Norman’s convergence of video games and baroque tradition. Pekka Kuusisto: Migration Patterns | Episode 112 Dynamic violinist Pekka Kuusisto bridges multiple musical worlds with special guests Gabriel Kahane and Sam Amidon. They bring together Scandinavian classical and folk traditions with contemporary orchestral works for a memorable, colorful concert. Mendelssohn’s “Italian Symphony” | Episode 113 “It’s the jolliest piece I’ve ever done,” said composer Felix Mendelssohn about his “Italian Symphony,” inspired by his life-changing European travels. Music by Sir William Walton and Antonín Dvorák’s beloved “Romance in F Minor” serve as the perfect accompaniments.
DESCRIPTION The second season of STAGE gave audiences a front row seat to the amazing music and incredible variety of venues that make the Minnesota music scene so unique. Audiences joined host Natalia Romero Arbeláez, a performer, educator, and musician, for world-class performances and exclusive access to the musicians behind the music in six 60-minute broadcast episodes on TPT2 and streaming online on all platforms. IMPACT STAGE brings accessible performances directly to audiences who love and support local music. It exposes them to new music they might like but not yet know about. Our goal is to incubate and foster support for the local music scene through this programming. We also support our creative economy by highlighting, promoting and benefiting musicians who call MN home. Through a survey of participating musicians from season 2: • When asked about other opportunities they’ve had since the show, people mentioned increases in social media, uptick in sales, being taken more seriously, or hearing positive feedback generally. • One featured group said they booked “one of the largest events in the state set for 2023” because of STAGE , and others mentioned they’ve had opportunities to apply for national performances or will use it in future grant proposals. • One group said they’re packaging the STAGE video with a CD from a second performance and that their experience with STAGE helped them improve how they record live performances for later sound editing. • 100% of artists said they had a positive experience filming and would recommend participation in STAGE to other musicians.
“ STAGE advocates for local artists and gives them visibility to many communities who might not have previously been exposed to their art.”
DISTRIBUTION & REACH
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
6 episodes broadcast | 71 hours broadcast | 32,208 video views
Broadcast
12 episodes available | 6 hours available | 2,918 video views
TPT.org, PBS.org, PBS app
7 posts | 24,055 video views | 5,429 engagements
2 posts | 1,710 video views | 68 engagements
5 posts | 526 video views | 40 engagements
Twitter/X
4 posts | 12,004 video views | 630 engagements
TikTok
91
MPTA | TWIN CITIES PBS
92
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