In Context: Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau Duo

Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau collaborate at BAM on September 10 as part of Nonesuch Records at BAM. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the artists. After you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.


BAM Program Notes

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Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau Duo (PDF)

Links

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Interview
Brad Mehldau Interview with Jamie Cullum (BBC)
Mehldau talks about Oscar Peterson, recording on tape, moving to New York, and more.

Reading
Mehldau’s Writings (BradMehldau.com)
The pianist dissects Beethoven, bemoans the difficulties of coming up with good titles, and more.
“Fast As You Can” (YouTube)
Fiona Apple’s song, redressed in Thile mandolin and Mehldau piano.
Mehldau Live in Vienna (YouTube)
Mehldau plays arrangements of “Bittersweet Symphony,” “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and more.


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