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One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Beethoven: From the Rhine to Mozart with John Suchet, Part 1In this first half of a special two-part conversation, Devin Patrick Hughes speaks with broadcaster and author John Suchet about Beethoven’s beginnings in Bonn, his precocious childhood on the Rhine, his mentors and patrons, and the myths surrounding his father and early works. Together, they explore Beethoven’s revolutionary ideas, his first “unplayable” compositions, and the legendary (and mysterious) meeting with Mozart. Along the way, Suchet shares insights from his new book, In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey, and we hear the music that shaped the young Beethoven and echoed throughout his career. Featured Music All...

2025-09-0333 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Nan Avant: Composer of Nature & EmotionOn this episode of One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes, composer Nan Avant takes us on a journey through her orchestral world — where nature, heritage, and imagination meet in music. Known for works inspired by the sea, the winds of Lahaina, and the birth of distant nebulas, Nan Avant blends classical tradition, cinematic color, and unexpected sounds — from steel road plates to wind machines — to tell her stories. From her Peruvian roots and classical piano training to collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra and Northwest Sinfonia, Avant reveals how she turns personal memories and natural landscapes into vivid...

2025-08-1234 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Peter Drew, Composer of LifeOn this episode of One Symphony, Devin Patrick Hughes sat down with Peter Drew, a symphonist and jazz composer, to discuss his diverse life journey and his debut symphony, Reminiscence. Drew, born in Europe and later a refugee in the United States, recounted his early musical awakenings. He was first intrigued by the sound of the harmonica his stepbrother gave him. However, his musical trajectory truly shifted when, around the age of eleven, he heard Toscanini conducting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on the radio. This experience deeply resonated with him, particularly the Ode to Joy, which became the first tune...

2025-03-2429 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Lucas Richman, Composing Music, Humanity, & Social ChangeIn this episode of One Symphony, Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Lucas Richman, a Grammy winning composer and conductor, exploring his career and insightful perspectives on music and its role in society. Richman recounts his early exposure to music through composer biographies, sharing an anecdote about writing to Aaron Copland and receiving an encouraging postcard in return, which served as an early inspiration. The discussion moves to Richman's experiences with Leonard Bernstein, highlighting a masterclass on the Academic Festival Overture and the profound impact Bernstein had on his understanding of music and life. Richman emphasizes Bernstein's a...

2025-02-1047 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Thomas W. Morris, Symphonic connector from Seiji Ozawa to John WilliamsIn this interview with Tom Morris, a veteran of orchestra management whose career included leadership roles with the Boston Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes provides a comprehensive look at the inner workings of orchestral institutions, the evolution of their management, and the crucial role of music in their success. Morris's journey from a percussionist to a top-level administrator offers a unique perspective, and his reflections provide valuable lessons for anyone interested in the performing arts. One of the most compelling aspects of the interview is Morris's discussion of how his musical background shaped...

2025-01-2353 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes George S. Clinton, Composing from Rock to Austin PowersGeorge S. Clinton is an award winning composer who has scored over 100 films, most notably “Austin Powers” !The Santa Clause”; “Mortal Kombat”; and the Emmy Award winning “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee.” He began his professional music career as a singer/songwriter in Nashville writing for Tree Music and doing session work. Upon moving to LA, he became a staff songwriter for Warner Brothers Music, with songs recorded by the likes of Michael Jackson and Joe Cocker. It was the music from Clinton’s forth album as a recording artist that attracted the attention of Cheech and Chong, givin...

2025-01-0743 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Damien Geter: Composer, Singer, & Musical GuruIn this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Partick Hughes joins podcast, composer, conductor, and singer Damien Geter who shares his unique perspective on the world of opera and his approach to music. Geter's insights, drawn from his experiences as a performer, composer, and educator, offer a compelling look into the challenges and opportunities facing classical music today. Geter’s current projects include a string orchestra piece, and he recently completed his fifth opera. He discussed his approach to composing, stating that he considers who will sing the parts, and that being a singer himself has given hi...

2024-12-2430 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Counter Classical: Kebra-Seyoun Charles on Redefining Classical BoundariesIn this episode of One Symphony with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes, Devin has an inspiring conversation with bass virtuoso and composer Kebra Seyoun Charles. From their early exposure to African drumming and gospel music to becoming a celebrated classical musician, Charles shares their unique journey and vision for the future of classical music through their "Counter Classical" style. Charles's work embodies a fresh perspective on classical music's future, one that honors tradition while embracing innovation and inclusivity. Their approach shows that classical music's evolution doesn't require abandoning its foundations, but rather expanding its boundaries to embrace diverse influences and...

2024-11-1132 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Florence Price Illuminated with Samantha EgeIn this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Dr. Samantha Ege, pianist and musicologist, about the life and works of Florence Price. Dr. Ege discusses Price's musical style, her significance in American classical music, and the recent rediscovery of her compositions. The conversation covers Price's role in the Chicago music scene, her blending of classical and African American musical traditions, and the challenges she faced as a Black female composer in the early 20th century. Dr. Ege also shares insights from her own recordings of Price's piano works and her upcoming scholarly publications on the composer.

2024-09-2338 min

The Mandy Connell Podcast 09-10-24 Interview - There's A New Symphony in TownTHERE'S A NEW SYMPHONY IN TOWN And I'm excited to have Devin Patrick Hughes, Artistic Director and Conductor, and Bess Scully, Executive Director on to talk about the transformation of the Arapahoe Philharmonic into the Symphony of the Rockies. Find out more about their kickoff fundraiser here and support the arts if you're so inclined! They pop on at 2:30 for a minute to chat about it.

2024-09-1011 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tobias Picker, Voice of American OperaTobias Picker, deemed “our finest composer for the lyric stage” by The Wall Street Journal, joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. Tobias is a prolific composer in all genres. He has composed six operas, commissioned by Dallas Opera, LA Opera, Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and Opera Theatre St. Louis. Tobias Picker has composed numerous symphonic works including three symphonies, concertos for violin, viola, cello, and oboe, as well as four piano concertos and a ballet. Picker’s recent honors include the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording of Fantastic Mr. Fox, and a life...

2024-08-2545 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Clayton Stephenson, Pianist and Renaissance ManAmerican pianist Clayton Stephenson joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes for an engaging and informative interview on One Symphony. Clayton’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetc gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” by Gramophone, he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Clayton and Devin discuss Clayton’s upbringing, his first keyboard and piano courtesy of Lang Lang, his thoughts on performing music new and old, being a young musician, st...

2024-08-0832 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Marina Arsenijevic, Pianist Preaching Unity Through DiversityIn this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews acclaimed pianist and composer Marina Arsenijevic to discuss her journey that led to her latest album, Chopin Obsessions. Arsenijevic shared insights into her upbringing in former Yugoslavia, the influences that shaped her musical style, and her unwavering commitment to promoting unity through diversity. Marina Arsenijevic is as an inspiration to artists and audiences alike. Her journey of unity through diversity reminds us of the transformative power of music and its ability to bring people together, even in the most challenging of times. Growing up in a communist c...

2024-06-2428 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Quynh Nguyen, Pianist of the WorldIn this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews internationally renowned pianist Quynh Nguyen (pronounced Quin Nwen), exploring her remarkable journey in music. Born in post-war Vietnam, Nguyen's path has been shaped by her family legacy, global influences, and dedication to her craft. From her early beginnings at the Hanoi Conservatory to her studies in Moscow, Paris, and the United States, Nguyen's story exemplifies perseverance and the power of music to transcend boundaries. The interview examines Nguyen's direct connections with French composer Olivier Messiaen and studying with his wife Yvonne Loriod, her respect for Germaine Tailleferre's resilience...

2024-06-0432 min

The County 10 Podcast Coffee Time: Alan O’Hashi chats about premiering new film ‘The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux’ & launch of new book ‘Libby Flats(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with documentarian and author Alan O'Hashi. O'Hashi will be in Lander for two presentations as a part of the the Lander Pioneer Museum and Wyoming Community Bank’s 2024 Discovery Speaker Series. The first will be the Wyoming debut of “The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux,” which retells the 1923 silent film “The Covered Wagon,” with a new soundtrack, recorded by the Northern Arapaho Eagle Society (led by Michael Ridgebear and the Boulder Symphony & Music Academy led by Music Director Devin Patrick Hughe...

2024-06-0200 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Pierre Jalbert: Rethinking CompositionIn this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes sits down with renowned composer Pierre Jalbert to explore Jalbert’s musical journey, creative process, and the spiritual influences that shape his work. Jalbert shares intimate stories about his childhood in Vermont, his collaborations with world-class musicians, and the importance of resonance and reverberation in his compositions. He also pays tribute to his mentor, the late Larry Rachleff, and discusses his genre-bending project with the Apollo Chamber Players. Throughout the interview, Jalbert offers insights into the challenges and rewards of writing for both chamber groups and large ensembles and re...

2024-05-1338 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Juhi Bansal, Composing Cultural InfluencesIn this episode of One Symphony, Juhi Bansal discusses her diverse cultural influences, from Hindustani classical to Western styles, and how she weaves them together to create powerful narratives through sound. Bansal delves into the inspiration behind several of her striking works, including "Songs From the Deep," "Waves of Change," and "Aurora," which explore themes of women's resilience, environmental conservation, and the beauty of natural phenomena. Bansal also reflects on the role of artists in driving change and her personal growth as a composer over the past 15 years. Join us for an engaging conversation that celebrates the power of...

2024-04-2943 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Dementia Friendly Concerts with Ralph PatrickIn this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Patrick Hughes sits down with Ralph Patrick, a former pastor and Alzheimer's Association collaborator, to explore the profound impact of music on individuals living with dementia. Patrick shares his personal experiences and insights, discussing how live musical performances can engage, stimulate, and connect with those affected by this challenging disease. Discover the steps musical organizations can take to create dementia-friendly programs and learn about the cognitive benefits of music for individuals with dementia. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of music and its ability to reach the deeper...

2024-04-1531 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Brittany J. Green: Composer of New FrontiersIn this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Patrick Hughes welcomes rising star composer, performer, and educator Brittany Green to discuss her boundary-pushing work and perspective on the future of classical music in the 21st century. Green, who started out in music education before pivoting to composition in her 20s, brings a multifaceted approach to her practice. Through projects like the Young Composers Project, she blends her interests in composing and teaching, working with K-5 students to collaboratively create music using tools like Max MSP. During the pandemic shutdowns, Green delved further into live electronics and narration...

2024-04-0138 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Dan Visconti, Engaging New Symphonic AudiencesComposer Dan Visconti joins host Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony to discuss his innovative approaches to engaging new audiences with classical music. In this in-depth interview, Visconti shares valuable lessons from his wide-ranging collaborations, including projects with incarcerated youth, refugees, and interactive opera productions. He delves into his concept of "civic practice," which involves directly engaging communities in the artistic process to address social issues. Visconti also provides insight into his own boundary-pushing compositions, such as "Low Country Haze" and "Living Language," and the intricacies of cross-genre collaboration. Throughout the conversation, Visconti's deep commitment to expanding the reach...

2024-03-1849 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Henry Fogel, Shepherding American OrchestrasOn this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Henry Fogel, a prominent figure in the orchestral music field. Fogel discusses his early life in music, his exciting journey in radio, and his passion for making symphonic music more accessible. They also delve into Fogel's contribution to orchestras as a director and a manager. From his beginnings in a home where Broadway musicals were the high end of musical taste, to his rise as a key figure in the world of orchestral music, Fogel’s insights on board members and anecdotes about conductors provide a unique window in...

2024-03-0451 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tchaikovsky Revealed with John SuchetIn an in-depth interview, Devin Patrick Hughes speaks with former ITN journalist, ClassicFM host, and biographer John Suchet discusses his transition from journalism to classical music as a career because of his connection to Tchaikovsky's music. He shares his initial love for Tchaikovsky's melodies, developing an understanding of music through learning jazz trombone, and his eventual passion for writing about classical music composers. John touches upon Tchaikovsky's struggle with his identity and homosexuality, and how it influenced his symphonic works. Additionally, he considers the debate about Tchaikovsky's dubious death and the bizarre relationship that Tchaikovsky had with Nadezhda von...

2024-02-1947 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Eric Booth: Teaching Artist and the Art of ConnectionIn this insightful discussion, Devin Patrick Hughes is joined by Eric Booth, a lifelong teaching artist, elaborates on his experiences with teaching artistry and its importance in bridging the gap between classical music and broader audiences. Booth shares his perspective on what constitutes a teaching artist, emphasizing that their role extends beyond teaching a specific art form to activating the creative abilities in others. He also discusses the concept of “entry points,” which allows non-experts to make personally-relevant connections to musical pieces. Booth further explores the notion of open rehearsals, creating room for audience engagement, question-asking and building up appr...

2024-02-0537 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Chen Yi: Composer Harmonizing Cultures through MusicCelebrated composer Chen Yi shares her life's journey with host Devin Patrick Hughes. Chen Yi touches upon her roots in China, how classical music came into her life due to her music-loving parents, and the experience of living through the Cultural Revolution. She credits her upbringing and early life experiences for shaping her perspective towards education, community service, and music. Chen Yi moved to Beijing after the Cultural Revolution to study music and was one of 32 selected from 20,000 applicants to study at the Beijing Central Conservatory. She talks about the various musical styles she learned and how they inspired...

2024-01-2257 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Rachel Barton Pine, Violin Virtuoso Bridging BoundariesConductor Devin Patrick Hughes is joined by the remarkable violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine on One Symphony. Dive into Rachel's intriguing blend of genres from her early beginnings with the violin and her Chicago Symphony debut, to her exploration of heavy metal and traditional fiddling styles. Rachel shares how experience with modern composers enhances her interpretation of historical pieces, and dishes about her exhilarating experience with premiering Earl Maneein's Dependent Arising. The talk also includes a deep dive into her latest album featuring Shostakovich's first violin concerto and the origin of her iconic Del Gesù violin. The interview concludes w...

2024-01-0846 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Trace Bundy Guitarist & Acoustic NinjaDevin welcomes Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy, who's music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Seeing the fan-dubbed "Acoustic Ninja" play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers. Bundy’s unique career has brought him across the world, with concerts in 28 countries and counting - from performance halls of South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala. He has...

2023-09-2533 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Dvorak’s New World Symphony in Context with Douglas ShadleAs an advocate of historically marginalized composers, musicologist Douglas Shadle is a leading voice in public discussions about the role of symphony orchestras and orchestral music in American life. On the latest episode of ONE SYMPHONY, we discuss his latest book, Antonin Dvorak's New World Symphony (Oxford, 2021), as well as his first book, Orchestrating the Nation: The Nineteenth-Century American Symphonic Enterprise (Oxford, 2016), which explores the volatile relationships between composers, performers, critics, and audiences throughout the 19th century and demonstrates why American composers rarely find a home on concert programs today. Shadle is also a highly-regarded ex...

2023-07-181h 00

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Jeffrey Nytch: Creating a Renaissance MusicianJeffrey Nytch joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. Jeffrey has built a diverse career as a composer, educator, performer, and thought leader in arts entrepreneurship. His music has been performed at major venues throughout the U.S. and Europe, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, MoMA, and many others. His international reputation as an arts entrepreneurship educator includes numerous awards, including the Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Award from the U.S. Assn. of Small Business & Entrepreneurship and the Sharon Alpi Award for Innovative Pedagogy from the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education. His groundbreaking book, The Entrepreneurial...

2023-06-2347 min

The Confused Breakfast The Fugitive (1993)What does a one-armed man, St. Patrick's Day, a respected doctor with a wife who doesn't get too tired for love-making, Polish landlords and a ton of trains have in common? They all make up the plot of the classic 1993 film, The Fugitive. Does it still hold up with a modern eye? How bad is Kimble's lawyer? How many one-arm jokes will the hosts make during this episode? Tune in to find out!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:45 - Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00 - Scene by s...

2023-06-141h 38

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Eldbjørg Hemsing & Nature’s ViolinNorwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing, who joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony, seeks to introduce classical music to new audiences all over the world. She has recorded three award-winning albums, premièred several highly acclaimed new compositions and appears in the world’s most celebrated concert halls, including Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. She has performed with orchestras around the world including the Oslo Philharmonic, the Vienna Symphony, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the Shanghai and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestras and many more. She has appeared as Norway’s cultur...

2023-06-0334 min

WSJM Sports Baez hurt in Tigers 6-2 loss to Brewers – Thursday Morning Sports UpdateMLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Milwaukee Brewers 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Toronto Blue Jays 8, Chicago White Sox 0 San Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Brewers 6, Tigers 2 – Caratini, Wiemer homer, Brewers top Tigers 6-2, Báez hurt Victor Caratini and rookie Joey Wiemer homered to back Freddy Peralta, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Detroit Tigers 6-2 to avoid a series sweep and stop a three-game losing streak. Detroit shortstop Javier Báez, who entered with a 10-game hitting streak, left in the first inning after being struck on the left hand by a 93 mph Peralta pitch,. The Ti...

2023-04-2703 min

Podcast – WSJM Sports Baez hurt in Tigers 6-2 loss to Brewers – Thursday Morning Sports UpdateMLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Milwaukee Brewers 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Toronto Blue Jays 8, Chicago White Sox 0 San Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Brewers 6, Tigers 2 – Caratini, Wiemer homer, Brewers top Tigers 6-2, Báez hurt Victor Caratini and rookie Joey Wiemer homered to back Freddy Peralta, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Detroit Tigers 6-2 to avoid a series sweep and stop a three-game losing streak. Detroit shortstop Javier Báez, who entered with a 10-game hitting streak, left in the first inning after being struck on the left hand by a 93 mph Peralta pitch,. The Ti...

2023-04-2700 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Peter Boyer: Carrying the Torch of American MusicPETER BOYER is one of the most frequently performed American orchestral composers of his generation, joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. He’s conducted and been commissioned by ensembles around the world including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kennedy Center for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, along with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Boyer’s Grammy-nominated work Ellis Island: The Dream of America, has become one...

2023-01-3153 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Michael Torke, Master of Musical ColorAmerican composer Michael Torke joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. Michael Torke's music has been hailed as "some of the most optimistic, joyful and thoroughly uplifting music to appear in recent years" by Gramophone, and the composer has been commissioned by such orchestras as The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony; and by ballet and opera companies around the world including the Met and the English National Opera. He has been commissioned by Disney and Absolute Vodka, has written incidental music for The Old Globe Theater, and has been composer i...

2023-01-2340 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Vitaliy Katsenelson, Soul in the GameVitaliy Katsenelson joins Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. He was born in Murmansk, USSR, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. Vitaliy became CEO of Investment Management Associates in 2012 and has written two books on investing and for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor and Foreign Policy. Vitaliy’s articles can also be found at ContrarianEdge.com and on the Intellectual Investor Podcast. Soul in the Game is a book of inspiring stories and hard-won lessons on how to live a meaningful life. Drawing from the lives of classical compos...

2023-01-0957 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Cracking Tchaikovsky’s NutsGo behind the scenes with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes as we take a historical, musical, and cultural tour through one of the greatest works of art of the 19th century, the Nutcracker! Who did Tchaikovsky collaborate with? What were some of his inspirations to write the Nutcracker? Did Tchaikovsky enjoy writing the Nutcracker? How did he work with the choreographer? Along with keeping most ballet companies alive by selling out houses for over a century, Tchaikovsky’s music and its ability to bring a story to life will forever ig...

2022-12-2431 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Classic Holiday Film MusicThe holidays are a great time to catch up on all our favorite movies, and many of these films wouldn’t enjoy the popularity they do without their amazing soundtracks! Today on One Symphony, we want to share with you some of our Holiday Film Score favorites! Join conductor Devin Patrick Hughes as he explores some classical films scores including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. Louis, Gremlins by Jerry Goldsmith, Home Alone by John Williams, and Danny Elfman's Nightmare Before Christmas. Along the way we explore how these mammoth scores were influences by co...

2022-12-0130 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Jeff Beal Composer & Musical DramatistComposer Jeff Beal, a musician with a genre-defying dramatic fluidity joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. His film scores have received critical acclaim, while he remains active and relevant in the concert, theater, and dance worlds. Jeff’s evocative score and theme for House of Cards received four Emmy Award nominations, and recently won for outstanding score, bringing Beal’s Emmy tally to fifteen nominations and four statues. Other lauded series and film scores include HBO’s Carnivale, Rome, and the documentaries Blackfish and Queen of Versailles and the dramas Pollock and Appaloosa. Jeff’s orc...

2022-10-1056 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Jason Vieaux, Maestro of the GuitarDevin Patrick Hughes is joined by Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux is described by NPR as “the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation” and by HuffPost as “revitalizing the classical guitar.” As a soloist and chamber musician for festivals like San Francisco Performances, Ravinia, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Seoul Arts Center, Shanghai Concert Hall, and featured soloist with the orchestras of Cleveland, Toronto, Houston, Nashville, and more, Jason is considered one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. Jason just released “Bach Volume 2: Works for Violin” on Azica Records to critical acclaim and “Shining Night” with violinist Anne A...

2022-09-2249 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Michael Mizrahi and the Music of NowDevin Patrick Hughes sits down with pianist and new music pioneer Michael Mizrahi. Praised as "intrepid" (Philadelphia Inquirer), "engaging" (Houston Chronicle), and "endlessly fascinating" (WQXR New York), pianist Michael Mizrahi has won acclaim for his compelling performances of a wide-ranging repertoire and his ability to connect with audiences of all ages. He’s appeared as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and teaching artist across the United States and abroad. Michael Mizrahi has performed in the world’s leading concert halls including Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and h...

2022-06-1332 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Sean Friar, Composing on the FrontierConductor Devin Patrick Hughes is joined by composer Sean Friar. Friar grew up in Los Angeles, and has been described by Slate Magazine as having a sensibility that is "refreshingly new and solidly mature… and instead takes joy in the process of discovery and in the continual experience of suspense and surprise that good classical music has always championed." A winner of the Rome Prize, Friar composes for ensembles of all stripes from orchestra and chamber ensembles to a junk car percussion concerto, a laptop orchestra, and a microtonal piano duo. He’s been commissioned by ensembles the world over...

2022-05-0440 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tõnu Kõrvits Composer of LightDevin Patrick Hughes interviews Tõnu Kõrvits, an Estonian composer who’s music has been performed the world over. His works belong to the repertoire of the most important Estonian orchestras, choirs, and artists, and have been performed globally by groups such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Choir, The Sixteen Choir, Southern Chorale, and many more. As a talented and prolific creator, he has garnered numerous recognitions from Estonian state and cultural institutions. Tõnu’s recording "Moorland Elegies" was given the Estoni...

2022-04-1436 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Laura Tunbridge Pieces Together Beethoven’s LifeAuthor and scholar Laura Tunbridge and conductor Devin Patrick Hughes discuss the historical Beethoven in rehearsals, as the entrepreneur, the conductor, the early adopter of technologies, the family man, his controversial metronome markings, and the authenticity behind historically informed performance practice. Tunbridge is a Professor of Music at the University of Oxford, UK and the author of books about Robert Schumann, art-song, and Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces, and is currently working on a book about string quartets. The book is Laura Tunbridge’s Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces, published by Yale University Press...

2022-03-2947 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Robin Fountain, Conductor and Ensemble MusicianDevin Patrick Hughes sits down with Conductor Robin Fountain, who is the Professor of Conducting at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. He’s worked with orchestras around the world including the Singapore Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, L’Orchestre Philharmonique Sainte Trinité (Haiti), Traverse City Symphony, and the Southwest Michigan Symphony where he transformed the orchestra’s performance level, repertoire, and scope, creating a summer series, a Chorus, and Music Makers, a teaching program for underserved students. Robin was educated at Oxford, the Royal College of Music in London, Carnegie Mellon University, was an Aspen Cond...

2022-03-2234 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Carpe Diem String Quartet, Beyond the ClassicsCharles Wetherbee and Korine Fujiwara of Carpe Diem String Quartet chat with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. The Carpe Diem String Quartet is a boundary-breaking ensemble who’s mission is to forge a new identity for chamber music by championing living composers, undertaking daring projects with other art forms, and promoting the healing power of music. They’ve earned widespread acclaim for their performances of standard repertoire, new music, genre-bending collaborations, and community engagement. Carpe Diem defies classification with programming and collaborations that encompass and blend new and old, including classical, Romani, tango, folk, pop, rock...

2022-03-0345 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Classical Holiday Film Scores with Devin Patrick HughesThe holidays are a great time to catch up on all our favorite movies, and many of these films wouldn’t enjoy the popularity they do without their amazing soundtracks! Today on One Symphony, I wanted to share with you some of my Holiday Film Score favorites! I’d like to thank our new sponsors including Kevin, Kim, Dana, Dennis, and Sound Espressivo Online Global Music Competition for their support to make One Symphony possible. Join conductor Devin Patrick Hughes as he explores some classical films scores including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. Louis...

2022-01-0430 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tchaikovsky‘s Nutcracker - A Guided TourBack by popular demand! Devin breaks down Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. It wouldn’t be the Christmas Holiday in the western world without the magical sounds of the Nutcracker, composed by the great Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and centering around Clara, a young girl who falls in love with a Nutcracker Prince and conjures an epic battle against a Mouse King with Seven Heads. We’ll travel into the fantastical worlds of Tchaikovsky, writer and musician E.T.A. Hoffmann, and choreographer Marius Petipa as we bring this marvelous ballet to life. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of holida...

2021-12-0631 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Matthew Detrick & Apollo’s MuseConductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Matthew Detrick, who is a violinist and entrepreneurial leader in the professional arts world, and founded and serves as executive and artistic director of the Apollo Chamber Players, which is an internationally-acclaimed chamber music ensemble serving millions around the world in the realm of creative, programmatic performance, and through commissions of multicultural new music. Apollo Chamber Players includes Matthew J. Detrick, violin, Founder, Artistic & Executive Director, Anabel Ramirez Detrick, violin and Content and Outreach Manager, Whitney Bullock, viola and Education Coordinator, and Matthew Dudzik, cello and Chief Financial Officer. In addit...

2021-11-1941 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tracy Silverman, electric violinist and classical music Rock-StarTracy Silverman, electric violin virtuoso and pioneer, and conductor Devin Patrick Hughes speak about “The Agony of Modern Music,” the history of how many strings came to be on the violin, Tracy’s debut with the Chicago Symphony, his stint as a musical Olympian, how to not achieve perfection, playing like Ray Charles, Jascha Heifetz, and Jimi Hendrix. He also discusses his collaborations with Terry Riley, John Adams and his Electric Violin Concerti, and his album Between the Kiss and the Chaos. Described as “the greatest living exponent of the electric violin” by the BBC, pioneering...

2021-10-2858 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Holly Mulcahy, Violinist and Classical Music CatalystHolly Mulcahy, violinist and thought leader in classical music speaks with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes. They discuss what classical music can learn from the wine industry, programming for modern audiences, playing for prisoners, pandemic revelations, and tools to create classical music accessibility, including when to clap, and bringing kids to the symphony. Also featured on the show is Holly’s performance of George Clinton’s Rose of Sonora! Holly Mulcahy is an in-demand American violin soloist, concertmaster of the Wichita Symphony and Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, a thought leader in the symphonic music field and non-profit world, and...

2021-09-2448 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Siwoo Kim Violin Virtuoso & EntrepreneurSiwoo Kim, violinist and Devin Patrick Hughes, conductor speak about the violin virtuoso’s early life, his mindset instilled from his mother, Siwoo’s approach to phrasing, singing, and repertoire, as well as VIVO Music Festival, composers that excite us, and the music that make’s us cry. Other topics include teachers and collaborating with composers and musicians. Violinist SIWOO KIM has been described as “incisive” and “compelling” by The New York Times and playing with “stylistic sensitivity and generous tonal nuance” by the Chicago Tribune. Siwoo performs as soloist and chamber musician, and as a multifacet...

2021-09-1446 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Fire and Light with composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ TateComposer Jerod Tate and conductor Devin Patrick Hughes discuss Chickasaw musical culture, Jerod’s influences and how composers are plugged into ethnicity and national identity, along with growing up with Stravinsky, Bartok, Barber, and Liszt. They also chat about Jerod’s compositional process for some of his most performed works, American Indian hymns and much more. Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate is a classical composer, citizen of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma and is dedicated to the development of American Indian classical composition. He has recently worked as Guest Artist for the San Francisco Symphony Currents program Thunder Song: American Indian Musical Cultures an...

2021-09-071h 03

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Anna Clyne Composer, The Sound of BeautyComposer Anna Clyne joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony. They discuss Anna’s influences like Stravinsky, Steve Reich, and Arvo Part, composing based on poetry from Rumi to Shakespeare, along with silence in music, symphonic programming, repurposing material from others or yourself, and a way for a composer to be in the room with an orchestra from anywhere in the world! Anna Clyne is a GRAMMY-nominated composer of acoustic and electro-acoustic music. Described as a “composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods” by the New York Times and as “fearless” by NPR, Clyne is one of the most acclai...

2021-08-2552 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Composer Jack Frerer’s Musical WitComposer Jack Frerer joins conductor Devin Patrick Hughes on One Symphony today. They speak about the secret sauce to writing great music, conducting and composing teachers, comedy in music, how rock guitar and music theory make a great classical composer, and much more! The music of Australian composer Jack Frerer has been performed around the world, including the Arapahoe Philharmonic, Nashville Symphony, and Albany Symphony. Although still a young composer at the age of 26, Jack has received numerous awards, including a Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Morton Gould Co...

2021-07-301h 18

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes It’s Legendary: Rapper Lightskin LegendConductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews rapper Lightskin Legend on One Symphony today. Change is a mission statement for the charismatic 21 year-old Lightskin Legend, whose high aspirations to change the genre of hip hop and create social movement around the world drive his creative inspiration. A graduate of Rhodes College and master’s student at the University of San Diego but originally from Colorado, Grayson Walker is the grandson of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker and son of renowned concert violinist Gregory T.S. Walker, who is also with us today. Lightskin Legend has become a cult favorite with hits like “My Shot”, “...

2021-07-0930 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Michelle DeYoung, Mezzo & Musical EnchantressI am so excited today to be speaking with the globetrotting mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung. One of the most exciting artists of her generation, Michelle appears frequently with the world’s top orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sao Paulo Symphony, and the Concertgebouw orchestra. She has also appeared in the top music festivals around the world including Ravinia, Tanglewood, Aspen, Salzburg, and Lucerne. She’s worked with the most legendary conductors in classical music including Daniel Bar...

2021-05-0538 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Edgar Girtain, Composer in IsolationI’m excited to share with you my interview with the fantastic composer and educator Edgar Girtain. I had a blast recording this interview, and I’m sure you’ll get a kick out Edgar’s passions and insights. I wanted to give all my listeners a heads up on this episode that there is some more colorful language and a depiction of a historical murder during the show. So if you have kids in the room or may find this content at all offensive, you may want make necessary adjustments. That being said, I hope you enjoy the interview! Edgar Girtain is...

2021-05-031h 04

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Barbara Harbach, an American MelodistThe distinguished American composer Barbara Harbach spent her career as a performer, professor, creator of symphonies, operas, string orchestra works, musicals, chamber music, silent film scores, ballets and much more. For decades she has been a trailblazing advocate for women in the arts. Her music can be found on many major labels such as MSR Classics, Naxos & Albany Records, and many more, with two upcoming album releases of chamber and orchestral music! Barbara holds degrees from Yale and Eastman. Along with her Curators Distinguished Professorship at the University of Missouri in St. Louis, she’s received the Hellenic Spirit Foundatio...

2021-03-3052 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes The Emergence of Electronics in Symphonic Music - with John Clay AllenDevin speaks with John Clay Allen about musicians and composers who were pioneers in bridging electronic and acoustic sounds, especially around the symphony orchestra. John Clay Allen is a composer, pianist, educator & explorer on the fringes where classical music meets electronic music. Originally from Ruidoso, New Mexico, his music is a synthesis of post-minimalist and spectralist styles, with an underlying predilection for the romantic. His music values the timbral and textural over the traditional note unit, and uses electronics to extend the realm of acoustic possibility. His body of work ranges from pieces for soloist and chamber e...

2021-03-0250 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Radical Love, a Conversation with Dominique Christina Dominique Christina is a writer, performer, educator, activist, Mother, troublemaker, agitator, social commentator, star volleyball player, and was a high school and college teacher for ten years. She was the National Poetry Champion in 2011 and Women of the World Slam Champion in 2012 and 2014. Dominique can be found speaking online on TEDX and also on HBO’s High Maintenance. Her books, available everywhere include: -The Bones, the Breaking, the Balm, a Colored Girls Hymnal -Anarcha Speaks -This is Woman’s Work: Calling Forth Your Inner Council of Wise, Brave, Crazy, Rebellious, Loving, Luminous Selves We're very excit...

2021-01-1249 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker - A Guided TourDevin breaks down Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. It wouldn’t be the Christmas Holiday in the western world without the magical sounds of the Nutcracker, composed by the great Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and centering around Clara, a young girl who falls in love with a Nutcracker Prince and conjures an epic battle against a Mouse King with Seven Heads. We’ll travel into the fantastical worlds of Tchaikovsky, writer and musician E.T.A. Hoffmann, and choreographer Marius Petipa as we bring this marvelous ballet to life. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of holiday sweets to keep you...

2020-12-2331 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes The Silent Musician, a conversation with conductor Mark WigglesworthDevin speaks with award winning, internationally renowned, and in-demand conductor of symphonic and operatic repertoire, and writer Mark Wigglesworth. Mark’s conducting skills and passions take him equally formidably from the music of Mozart all the way to the present day. Maestro Wigglesworth has some incredible recordings featuring all fifteen Shostakovich Symphonies, Mahler’s Sixth Symphonies, Britten’s opera Peter Grimes, and many more. Mark has recently released an incredible book titled the Silent Musician: Why Conducting Matters. This is of interest to conductors, beginning or seasoned, musicians, music lovers, and leaders in any field who want to be more connected to t...

2020-12-1654 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes The Artist & the Composer, a conversation with Will Day and Jonathan BinghamDevin speaks about contemporary and historical interactions between music and the art world, featuring two creative entrepreneurs that are paving the way in their respective fields, Contemporary visual artist Will Day, and composer Jonathan Bingham. Jonathan discusses his formative inspirations, including the music of John Williams. Will Day's wife, Aimee, barely survived the 9/11 attacks in tower two and this profoundly affected him as he became an architect and then visual artist. Their stories will inspire you to find the artist within, discard your fears, follow your passion, and find your life purpose. The podcast episode’s conception revol...

2020-12-0749 min

Draft SZN: Fantasy Sports & Entertainment Podcast 2020 NBA Draft Wing Breakdown with @_nickdormusPlayers Discussed: Deni Avdija Devin Vassell Saddiq Bey Isaac Okoro Josh Green Jaden McDaniels Desmond Bane Aaron Nesmith Elijah Hughes Patrick Williams And more! Hosts: @PoloPiffington @_nickdormus - linktr.ee/NickAndre @Rios___ - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/4th… @iLoveShawn5000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2020-11-121h 30

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Jenni Brandon, a Musician’s ComposerIn Devin’s interview with composer Jenni Brandon, they discuss composing for soloists and small ensembles, including health and wellness for musicians, and the music of Jenni Brandon, highlighting her Fives Frogs which will have it’s Colorado premiere with the Arapahoe Philharmonic. Jenni Brandon is a consummate composer, conductor, singer & collaborator. She has received commissions to write for soloists, small ensembles, opera companies and orchestras. Jenni has had her works performed at the Kennedy Center and has more than 20 albums. Her works are published and distributed by all the major publishing companies including her own, Jenni Brandon Music.

2020-11-0245 min

Talking Buffalo Ghost of Rex Ryan Has Infiltrated The Bills Defense On this episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick is joined by friend and recurring guest Joe from NYC for a discussion littered with strong takes on the heels of the Buffalo Bills first loss of the season this past Tuesday night in Tennessee to the undefeated Titans. Uncertainty surrounded the game happening from last week all the way through up to game day Tuesday as Covid ran rampant through the Titans organization over the past two weeks. However, despite the Titans practicing just twice over the past two weeks it was t...

2020-10-161h 35

The Boulderista: Celebrating the Boulder Lifestyle Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes: Boulder SymphonyThe highly regarded maestro Devin Patrick Hughes is Music Director and Conductor of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Philharmonic, and Arts & Culture Commissioner for the City of Boulder. The maestro’s mission is to make symphonic music more universally assessable to all walks of life. Using his platform to showcase new music created by minority demographics, he incorporates diversity by targeting people who don’t know they love symphonic music. Hughes can also be heard on One Symphony, a new podcast amplifying the voices of composers and other artistic entrepreneurs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the...

2020-10-1200 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Edward Dusinberre, first violin in the Takács String QuartetDevin interviews Edward Dusinberre, first violin in the legendary Takács String Quartet, author of Beethoven for a Later Age: Living with the String Quartets, and Christoffersen Faculty Fellow and Artist-in-Residence at the University of Colorado College of Music. The interview was excerpted from a preconcert interview from a performance. Devin and Edward speak about playing it safe for ensembles, the lab that is the string quartet, Beethoven and his metronome markings, and how playing in a quartet is like acting. Be sure to pick up a copy of Living with the String Quartets, available wherever books are sold.

2020-10-1219 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Father & Son - George Walker & Gregory T.S. WalkerFather & Son: George Walker was a trailblazing and multitalented composer and pianist of the 20th Century. Among his many accomplishments he was the first African American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. He passed away in 2018, but his legacy continues in his son composer and performer Gregory T.S. Walker. As a performer Gregory regularly tackles his father’s momentous works for violin, and the interview highlights interplay and the complex relationship between composer and performer, father and son. Special thanks to Summit Records and Newport Classic record labels for making this episode pos...

2020-08-2134 min

One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes Judith Anne Still, daughter of William Grant Still Devin interviews Judith Anne Still, daughter of African-American composer William Grant Still, discussing the impact of America's racial dynamics on Still's music and career. Special thanks to Bridge Records for the use of its recording (Bridge 9086) of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of "Afro-American Symphony" (available at BridgeRecords.com).

2020-07-2135 min

Dobber Prospects Radio DPR episode 53: NCAA Frozen Four and U18 PreviewsWith the NHL Draft lottery happening tomorrow night, rather than speculate about lottery outcomes, Pete does an equally futile exercise and redrafts the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft. Before the NCAA Frozen Four gets under way in Buffalo this weekend, the Honey Baker winner will be announced. The finalists include (In no order) Joe Duszak (TOR) - Mercyhurst Adam Fox (CAR) - Harvard Taro Hirose (DET) - Michigan Quinn Hughes (VAN) - Michigan Mason Jobst (NYI) - Ohio Cale Makar (COL) - UMass

2019-04-0956 min