Katherine Bergman is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on nature, environmentalism, and the intersection between art and science to create music described as hypnotic and visceral. She is also co-founder and artistic director of the Minnesota Winds, a professional concert band with a vision to embrace the dynamic energy and inclusive culture of school band and bring it to the professional level.
Host Vernon Neal joins Bergman at her home to talk about her latest composition for the Minnesota Winds, Unfurl.
Musicians
Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor
Katherine Bergman, composer
Minnesota Winds
Credits
Guest: Katherine Bergman
Host: Vernon Neal
Video Producer: Ines Guanchez
Video Editor: Josh Sauvageau
Camera Operator: Josh Sauvageau, Isaí Trujillo
Audio Engineer: Josh Sauvageau
Digital Producers: Ines Guanchez, Jenny Cvek-Walmsley
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