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Episode 51 – Robert Dillion (Third Coast Percussion) / Perspectives
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Third Coast Percussion’s Robert Dillon joins Jim Ginsburg in conversation about the Grammy Award-winning ensemble’s newest album. Perspectives, a prime example of Third Coast’s collaborative spirit, showcases four original and innovative works for percussion written by and/or with acclaimed composers Danny Elfman, Philip Glass, Jlin, and Flutronix.
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