The Beautiful Next Step: An In-depth Interview with Composer Gabriela Lena Frank

YoWangdu is delighted to present the music and wisdom of our stupendously talented friend, composer Gabriela Lena Frank in an in-depth interview to be published as an eight-part series. We also invite you to visit our YoWangdu Tibet and YoWangdu World Photos & Art stores, where 10% of the profits from the exceptionally beautiful posters, cards and clothing support Tibetan culture and education projects.

Gabriela Lena Frank Part One
Contemporary classical music composer Gabriela Lena Frank discusses discomfort as a source of creativity.
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Copyright: Sabina Frank
Part Two
Gabriela talks about her creative process.
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Part Three
On developing a piece of music.
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Copyright Gabriela Lena Frank Part Four
Talking about the creative life span and fears of repeating herself.
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Part Five
On being in the public eye.
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Gabriela Lena Frank and the Latino Youth Collective Part Six
On her residency with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the PBS documentary Peregrinos.
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Gabriela Lena Frank Sleeping at the piano Part Seven
Responding to a question on her favorite compliments.
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Gabriela Lena Frank Part Eight
On current work with musical groups in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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