Miller Theatre at Columbia University
School of the Arts
announces Season Two of
MISSION: COMMISSION
The much-praised reality podcast, first produced during the pandemic lockdown,
follows a new group of composers across a six-week timeline,
demystifying the process of how classical music gets made
Six episodes follow composers
OSCAR BETTISON
VIJAY IYER
KATE SOPER
as they create new works for the exceptional
PARKER QUARTET
(Soper joins as vocalist/narrator for her new work,
and Iyer joins on piano for his new quintet)
Hosted by MELISSA SMEY, Executive Director of Miller Theatre
Produced by GOLDA ARTHUR (Vox, Marketplace, BBC World Service)
LAUNCH: APRIL 2022
Completed works to be revealed at the end of the series.
Available for free at missioncommissionpodcast.com,
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Download the full press release
For further information, and to arrange interviews,
please contact Aleba & Co. at 212/206-1450 or aleba@alebaco.com.
For photos, please contact Lauren Bailey Cognetti at lrb2113@columbia.edu