109: The Art of Mispronouncing Names – A Conversation with Bobby Ge

In this episode, we speak with composer Bobby Ge about linguistic and cultural hybridity, how to pass off anything as “American,” and what to do when you see a businessman carrying a Hello Kitty parasol. Bobby’s compositions, described by The Financial Times as “expressive and gripping” and by CityNews CBR as “exciting, frenzied, and unpredictable,” explore themes of communication, hybridity, and home. A winner of the Barlow Prize, he’s also received fellowships from the MATA Festival, the Bang on a Can summer festival, the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, and Copeland House.