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Published: Nov. 26, 2020, 3:25 a.m.

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Armenian-American composer Mary Kouyoumdjian talks about her music, her culture, her influences, her projects ranging from concert works to multimedia collaborations and films scores. Kronos Quartet, Atom Egoyan, social and political conflicts, race/gender equality and so much more in this riveting conversation. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www.Anchor.FM/Down-the-Pit.

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00:00 Introduction

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04:52 Electone organ, why music?

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10:29 What would be your career if not a musician?

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14:52 Integrating field recordings & folk tunes into music

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17:00 Kronos Quartet and commissions

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19:00 Discomfort in music

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22:30 Composition process 

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27:25 Teaching at Colombia University, Brooklyn College, New School, Mannes Prep

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38:38 Breaking moment of Mary\'s career

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48:10 Gender issues 

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52:48 Conflict in Armenia; Genocide; Awareness

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1:05:57 What inspires Mary?

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Co-hosts: Sami Merdinian & Ian Loew

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Post-production: Chris Ellis

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Sponsor: U.S. PAVE

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