Violist Bill Neri speaks on his work at the Sphinx Organization and overviews the album American Mirror, recorded by the organization's self-conducted chamber orchestra and flagship performing ensemble, the Sphinx Virtuosi.
Violinist Anna Williams and pianist Eri Nakamura relay the latest with the Neave Trio, including a new album of French works for piano trio.
Cellist Tamar Sagiv makes her debut on Sono Luminus with a poignant reflection on personal loss, collective grief, and enduring hope.
Violinist Matthew Detrick introduces us to an array of new commissions by the Apollo Chamber Players for the album Ban: Stories of Censorship. https://www.apollochamberplayers.org/ban.html
With the release of the album Song of the Birds, mandolinist Avi Avital joins the Between Worlds Ensemble in a vibrant celebration of folk traditions from Italy, Iberia, and the Black Sea regions. Learn more at https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/artists/avi-avital/news/avi-avitals-song-of-the-birds-a-dialogue-between-folk-and-classical-music-275906
Violinist, composer and educator Austin Wulliman talks about his latest album (Escape Rites) of music written for - and inspired by - the Jack Quartet (of which Austin is a violinist). We hear about his career and music, the inspiration behind his titles and pieces, his John Cage obsession, and more!
Baritone and pianist Will Liverman returns to Classical Conversations with Mary Claire Murphy, this time sharing his newly adopted composer’s perspective on the release of his first complete album of original art songs: The Dunbar/Moore Sessions, Volume II.
We checked in with Dr. Chaerin Kim to hear about her extraordinary experience performing as an instrumental soloist—playing two different instruments in two separate programs on the same stage— with an orchestra. In a few weeks, she will also conduct the orchestra while performing her own compositions. https://www.chaerinkim.com/blog/ Rendezvous with harp and orchestra
Through the album Take Me To The Water, harpist Ashley Jackson fuses traditional classical music with the rich heritage of Black spirituality. She celebrates, in this Classical Conversation with Mary Claire Murphy, music’s ability to connect cultures. Watch Ashley in performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSdECFLQ2fc
Lima Symphony Music Director Andrew Crust talks about the last LSO concert of the season, "Gershwin and The American Sound."
Ballet Theatre of Toledo presents "Alice in Wonderland." Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine and composer David Jex preview the timeless story which comes to life this weekend on The Valentine Theatre stage.
Cellist Peter Gregson showcases his signature cello and synthesizer sound in his self-titled portrait album of nine modern songs without words. Learn more in this Classical Conversation, hosted by Mary Claire Murphy.
Composer and scholar Lei Liang speaks with Mary Claire Murphy on his album Dui, which he describes as “the ultimate tribute to the past and present bonds that have shaped [his] life.”
Supertrain Records has released Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Symphony in F# in an archival piano recording by the composer himself and in a 1997 live concert performance by the Italian Swiss Radio Orchestra and Conductor John Mauceri. Maestro Mauceri and Leslie Korngold, the composer’s grandson, join Mary Claire Murphy for the backstory in this Classical Conversation.
Baritone Theo Hoffman implements a “pop bel canto” approach to his program of songs by Schubert and The Beatles, underscoring core similarities between the two in this Classical Conversation with Mary Claire Murphy.
Violinist María Dueñas explores capricious works by Nicolo Paganini and his successors, including Fritz Kreisler, Henryk Wieniawski, Jordi Cervello, and others. She surveys the album here in this Classical Conversation with Mary Claire Murphy.
In this Classical Conversation, Mary Claire Murphy asks composer Cliff Eidelman about the behind-the-scenes of his creative process for film scoring. Mr. Eidelman also comments on his concert discography, including a recent reinterpretation of his symphonic poem The Tempest.
WGTE's Mary Claire Murphy and Logan Cooney sit down with Rick Steves as he visits Toledo, Ohio on his "A Symphonic Journey" tour.
Dr. Chaerin Kim returns to FM 91 to talk about the European premiere of her signature work as a composer, Rendezvous, which she conducts in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31DEEYbgvdw. Dr. Kim shares her passion for music and answers questions about her musical philosophy and background. https://www.chaerinkim.com/blog/
The emerging Fourth Wall Ensemble, founded in 2023, has made a splash in its first year with a double album release, including Awake, with music by Samuel Siskind; and Ad Manus, with vocal selections by Caroline Shaw, Dietrich Buxtehude, Jeff Beal, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, and Reena Esmail. Christopher Allen, the ensemble’s artistic and creative director, speaks with Mary Claire Murphy and highlights some of Fourth Wall Ensemble’s recent live performances, especially their appearance on the Death of Classical series that’s held in crypts and cemeteries in New York City.