Welcome to EC2, a student-led, independent podcast hosted by Ella Choi. Join her on an intellectual journey as she delves into the rich tapestry of music through in-depth interviews with a vast variety of professionals in the musical field. Through insightful conversations, we explore the historical, cultural, and societal significance of music, unraveling its intricate layers and diverse influences. Prepare to expand your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and deepen your appreciation for the impact of music on our world.
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to EC2, a student-led, independent podcast hosted by Ella Choi. Join her on an intellectual journey as she delves into the rich tapestry of music through in-depth interviews with a vast variety of professionals in the musical field. Through insightful conversations, we explore the historical, cultural, and societal significance of music, unraveling its intricate layers and diverse influences. Prepare to expand your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and deepen your appreciation for the impact of music on our world.
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7/16/2023
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Recent Episodes
April 7, 2026
Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh
<p>In this episode, I chat with Dr. Annie Hsieh. Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh is a Taiwanese-Australian composer working in acoustic and electroacoustic music, known for creating vivid sonic experiences shaped by space, gesture, and social interaction. Her works have been presented internationally at major festivals and venues including MATA, ISCM World Music Days, Adelaide Festival, Huddersfield Festival of Contemporary Music, and the Seoul International Computer Music Festival, and she has received commissions from ensembles and institutions such as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Lucerne Festival, and ELISION Ensemble. She is the recipient of awards including the APRA Art Music Fund and the Belegura Composer Award, and is currently Associate Professor of electronic music and composition at Carnegie Mellon University.</p>
March 31, 2026
Andrew Waggoner
<p>In this episode, I chat with Professor Andrew Waggoner. Professor Waggoner is a composer whose vivid, dramatic style has earned praise from The New Yorker as "the gifted practitioner of a complex but dramatic and vividly colored style." His music has been commissioned and performed by major ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Academy of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, JACK Quartet, Corigliano Quartet, and international groups such as Ensemble Accroche Note and the Rudersdal Kammersolister. A recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Academy Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, and Fromm Foundation commission, his recordings include Quantum Memoir on Bridge Records and Terror and Memory on Albany Records. He currently teaches composition and improvisation at Duke University and serves as Co-Artistic Director of the Weekend of Chamber Music.</p>
March 21, 2026
Pascal Le Boeuf
<p>In this episode, I chat with Professor Pascal Le Boeuf. Professor Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY-winning composer, jazz pianist, and producer whose music blends improvised performance with chamber writing and technology-driven production. Praised by the New York Times for his sleek, hyper-fluent style, he has been commissioned by ensembles and organizations including Akropolis Reed Quintet, Alarm Will Sound, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and New World Symphony. He is an Assistant Professor of Music at MIT and holds a Ph.D. in composition from Princeton University.</p>
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