Ep. 48 - Discussing Church Music and Composition with Frederik Magle

In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with Frederik Magle, an organist and composer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Frederik discusses his eclectic musical journey, his work in church music, collaborations across genres, and the challenge of securing commissions. Eric and Frederik reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on compositions and composers, the importance of networking for emerging composers, the way attitudes towards tonality have changed in the 21^st century, and the role of conducting in enhancing one's understanding of choral music.