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Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Encore Presentation: JoAnn Falletta - Classical Music Superstar! Music Director Of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 1st Female Conductor Of A Major American Orchestra. Released 120+ Albums!This is an Encore Presentation of Robert’s January 2025 interview with Classical Music Superstar JoAnn Falletta. For 25 years JoAnn has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the first female conductor in the United States of a major symphony orchestra. She’s a Juilliard graduate. She studied with Leonard Bernstein. She’s a 2x Grammy winner. My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam, in honor of the fact that both JoAnn and I grew up in New York City...2025-06-2135 min
ACDA PodcastEp. #7 - February 2025 (ft. Stephen Carroll and Vincenzo D'Amore)In “It All Happens in Dallas,” Steve previews some of the exciting interest sessions that we can look forward to in March. Steve sits down with Director of Development Karen Klegelman and two of our conference sponsors,Stephen Carroll and Vincenzo D’Amore, host of the Daily Choirs Instagram page. The R&R Quick Pick highlightsThe Lantern in You byJocelyn Hagen. We get to listen in to an interview with conductorJoAnn Falletta who will be conducting Verdi’sRequiemin Dallas. After filling you in during the “Did You Know?” segment, Steve wraps up by telling us about one of his greatest mus...2025-02-1249 min
Friday LIVEFalletta, Moulin Rouge, Alex Williams, Exploding Native, & more!This week on the Feb. 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: conductor JoAnn Falletta's new gig in Omaha; "Moulin Rouge" at the Lied Center; singer/songwriter Alex Williams' shows in Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players concerts; Ailey II at Wayne State College; and a new exhibition at Sheldon Musuem of Art. Also, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at art exhibitions at UNO.2025-02-071h 04Friday LIVEFalletta, Moulin Rouge, Alex Williams, Exploding Native, & more!This week on the Feb. 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: conductor JoAnn Falletta's new gig in Omaha; "Moulin Rouge" at the Lied Center; singer/songwriter Alex Williams' shows in Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players concerts; Ailey II at Wayne State College; and a new exhibition at Sheldon Musuem of Art. Also, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at art exhibitions at UNO.2025-02-071h 04
SpectrumHealth JourneyMusic is Powerful Medicine (w/ JoAnn Falletta)JoAnn Falletta, music director for Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Patti Parks, founder of Nursin' Blues, talk about the power of music to heal.2025-01-0730 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!JoAnn Falletta - Classical Music Superstar. Music Director Of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 1st Female Conductor Of A Major American Orchestra. Has Conducted In North America, Europe, South America and Asia. Released 120+ Albums!JoAnn Falletta is a Classical Music Superstar. She is a phenomenally accomplished lady. For 25 years she has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the first female conductor in the United States of a major symphony orchestra. She’s a Juilliard graduate. She studied with Leonard Bernstein. She’s a 2x Grammy winner. And that’s just scratching the surface of all of her accomplishments.My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam, in honor of the fact that both...2025-01-0335 min
Hear Here: Live Music in Buffalo, NYKleinhans Music Hall | Hear HereToday we visit an architectural gem, the Art Deco Saarinen-designed Kleinhans Music Hall, one of the absolute best concert halls in the country and home to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. This episode showcases the rich history of this historic building and its connection to the community.We talk to Jess Basil, the manager of Kleinhans Music Hall, to talk about the original intention of the hall and her vision for its future; Grammy-award winning conductor and music director of the BPO, JoAnn Falletta; and curator, Lauren Becker, who refined an on-site exhibit that dives...2024-12-3029 min
Classical PodcastsProfiles: Lukas Foss, pt. 2With Lew Smoley and JoAnn FallettaSupport the show2024-12-111h 44
WRR 101.1 Focus on the ArtsWRR101 Focus on the Arts: JoAnn Falletta to be honored with Award of Excellence from DSOWRR's Kurt Rongey spoke to conductor JoAnn Falletta about the Award of Excellence she’s being presented with at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Women in Classical Music Symposium. She discusses gender representation on the podium and among composers, her success in bringing the Buffalo Philharmonic to higher performance levels than ever before, and a Career Advancement Award she’s presenting herself to young conductor Fernanda Lastra.2024-11-0110 min
New Classical Tracks with Julie AmacherJoAnn Falletta celebrates mentor and close friend Lukas Foss on new albumOn this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!2024-09-1128 min
Mindful MusicMindful Music | JoAnn FallettaOn this episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn is joined by JoAnn Falletta, Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. JoAnn shares two of the BPO's amazing performances as well as what is considered to be one of classical music's greatest symphonies of all time.JoAnn has served as the musical director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, since her appointment in 1998. She also is the Connie and Marc Jacobson Music Director Laureate of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Brevard Music Center and Artistic Adviser to the Hawaii Symphony. She was recently named one...2024-08-1927 min
Studio AJoAnn Falletta (2024)JoAnn Falletta leads Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra in their final concert of the 2024 season and the 97th annual performance of “Les Préludes.” Classical IPR presents the live broadcast this Sunday, August 4 at 7:30 PM ET.2024-08-0115 min
Adult Music“Lullabies and Tempests”In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Giuseppe Clemente Dall'abaco: Cello Sonatas and Duos, the London Manuscript, Vol. I” (Da Vinci Classics) by Julia Nilsen-Savage, Candela Gómez Bonet & Shin Hwang, “Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode” (Naxos) by Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi & The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Joann Falletta, “Gabriel Erkoreka: Cello Concerto ‘ekaitza’; Tres Sonetos de Michelangelo; Piano Concerto ‘piscis’” (Ondine) by Asier Polo, Carlos Mena, Alfonso Gómez & The Basque National Orchestra / Juanjo Mena, “Leon’s Lullaby” (Fresh Sound Records) by Alexander Brott, “Guidance & Gratitude” (Shifting Paradigm Records) by Zachary Finnegan, and “Sanyas” (Smoke Sessions Records) by Steve Tur...2024-07-082h 44
The Muse in MusicJoAnn Falletta on the Collaborative Process with Living ComposersIn this episode of my "Muse in Music" video blog, I have a wonderful discussion with Maestra JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, about her career as a conductor. We delve into the process of how she collaborates with living composers - it's a lot more interactive and hands-on than one would expect! Check out my website and music at www.danielperttu.com2024-06-1838 min
Naxos Classical SpotlightLukas Foss. A composer on the podium JoAnn Falletta, conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, discusses a programme of orchestral works by composer/conductor Lukas Foss, who was both a predecessor of hers in Buffalo and a mentor to her. Highlighting his eclecticism as a composer, who went wherever his mind took him, Raymond Bisha discusses the performers' latest album, which features four works that colourfully reflect Foss' wide embrace and expert craftsmanship.2024-05-2428 min
Front RowParty Games play, 200 years of Beethoven’s 9th, literary editingTo celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, music critic Norman Lebrecht and conductor JoAnn Falletta discuss what makes it revolutionary and why it's so challenging to perform.Michael McManus spent most of his career as a political advisor but has subsequently become a playwright. His new play Party Games is a political comedy that questions the power of AI and the influence of unelected advisors.A new exhibition at the Bodleian Library in Oxford - Write, Cut, Rewrite - looks at the drafts, additions and omissions behind key artistic decisions from great writers...2024-05-0742 minNew Classical Tracks with Julie AmacherJoAnn Falletta and Buffalo Philharmonic explore 'Echoes of Eastern Europe'On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Antonín Dvořák and David Serkin Ludwig on their latest album, ‘Echoes of Eastern Europe.’ Find out more!2024-04-1024 min
The Whole Note PodcastEpisode 7 w/ Kevin LinOriginally from the greater New York area, violinist Kevin Lin has received international recognition for his musicianship and “soulful” playing (The Arts Desk). Lin currently serves as Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Lin is a highly sought after Concertmaster, previously holding the position of Co-Leader in the London Philharmonic Orchestra. His Guest Concertmaster appearances have included the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and the Taiwan Philharmonic. In addition to his Concertmaster duties, Lin has appeared as soloist with major orchestras throughout the United Stat...2024-04-051h 15
WNY Soundstage25 Years of Harmony in Buffalo: Interview with JoAnn Falletta on Music, Leadership, and LegacyOn this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has held prestigious positions with orchestras worldwide. She’s a champion for women in music, both on and off the podium, and has garnered acclaim for her recordings and innovative programming. Read her full biography here. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional major symphony orchestra [...]2024-04-0130 minWNY Soundstage25 Years of Harmony in Buffalo: Interview with JoAnn Falletta on Music, Leadership, and LegacyOn this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Celebrating her 25th year with the organization, Maestro JoAnn Falletta is a renowned conductor who has held prestigious positions with orchestras worldwide. She’s a champion for women in music, both on and off the podium, and has garnered acclaim for her recordings and innovative programming. Read her full biography here. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional major symphony orchestra [...]2024-04-0130 min
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#173: Micah Reinharz | Audition PreparationAs the current Principal Trumpet of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and graduate student in trumpet performance under John Rommel at Indiana University, Micah's career and studies in music have prepared him to succeed professionally at a high level of musicianship. Micah completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and has had ample opportunity to play in high-caliber ensembles and with a wide range of world-renowned brass players. Micah has had the privilege of studying with many leading orchestral trumpet players in the United States, most prominently Tom Rolfs, Michael Sachs, and David Bilger, principal trumpets of the B...2024-01-311h 05
Spotlight on the artsSpotlight, January 11, 2024For our January 11 episode we sit down with Lemuel Bardeguez and Dr. Ron Raines with OCCC Cultural Programming Board to discuss the upcoming production of Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert. Then we sit down with Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate, music director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, to talk about their upcoming concert with Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta and pianist George Li. 2024-01-1141 min
International Voices with Udo FluckOctober 2023: Bringing International Experience to the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale – Maestro Julia TaiUdo talks to Julia Tai, the Music Director of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale. Maestro Tai is also the Music Director of Philharmonia Northwest, and the Co-Artistic Director of the Seattle Modern Orchestra. Her career has led to acclaimed performances and rehearsals with the American Youth Symphony, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic (Czech Republic), Boise Philharmonic, Brandenburger Symphoniker (Germany), Estonian National Youth Symphony (Estonia), to name but a few. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Julia Tai began her violin studies at age four and piano at eight. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from t...2023-10-051h 07
The Naxos BlogPodcast: JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic and music by Zoltán Kodály
This podcast features broadcaster Peter Hall in a conversation with JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, about her October release on the Naxos label, which is the second of two albums featuring all of Zoltán Kodály’s works for orchestra.
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Catalogue No.: 8.574556
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2023-09-2819 min
The Naxos BlogPodcast: JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic and music by Zoltán Kodály
This podcast features broadcaster Peter Hall in a conversation with JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, about her October release on the Naxos label, which is the second of two albums featuring all of Zoltán Kodály’s works for orchestra.
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Catalogue No.: 8.574556
The post Podcast: JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic and music by Zoltán Kodály appeared first on The Naxos Blog.
2023-09-2819 min
報呱全世界【報呱全世界】EP171 酒鬼巴士。旅遊人生。龍馬之旅 ft. 工頭堅好不容易大家堅守過長達三年的疫情人生，在解封後海內外旅遊業亟待復甦，也因此我們本週要談的主題就是「旅遊」。本週邀請到的來賓是擁有二十年旅遊從業經驗的歷史旅行作家暨 VTuber「工頭堅」。 疫情期間旅遊業受到極大影響，尤其在疫情大爆發前一年多才勇敢創業的工頭堅，又是怎麼應對呢？待在台灣也可以很好玩，但為什麼在國內旅遊反而昂貴呢？另外，由工頭堅主打的主題旅遊「大人味！酒鬼巴士」又是什麼樣瘋狂的一路微醺行程呢？ 播出日期：2023/08/13 同步於寶島新聲 FM 98.5 每週日 19 時播出 Music credit: Ottorino Respighi - Fountains of Rome: The Fountain of Valle Giulia at Dawn Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra JoAnn Falletta, conductor Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc. Photo credits: 報呱 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ck9e02s9yhs500873q2oape9f/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting2023-08-1352 min
Gramophone Classical Music PodcastKenneth Fuchs on his first Chandos album with John WilsonFollowing five acclaimed albums with the LSO and JoAnn Falletta for Naxos, the composer Kenneth Fuchs has released a new collection of his orchestral works with John Wilson's Sinfonia of London. Recorded at St Augustine's, Kilburn, in North London, by Chandos, the collection has just been issued. James Jolly caught up with Kenneth Fuchs just before last Christmas - and the day after recording sessions - to talk about the four works on the new album.2023-07-1429 min
A Stick With A PointJoAnn FallettaJoAnn is one of the most beloved and enterprising of all conductors working today. She's enjoyed spectacular success during her tenures as music director at a number of orchestras, and is just a delight to be around!
2023-05-0437 minAdult Music“American Rhythm ‘n’ Moods”In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Steve Reich: The String Quartets” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Mivos Quartet, “The American Project: Abrams - Tilson Thomas” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Yuja Wang & The Louisville Orchestra / Teddy Abrams, “Danny Elfman: Violin Concerto 'Eleven Eleven' & Adolphus Hailstork: Piano Concerto No. 1” (Naxos) by Sandy Cameron, Stewart Goodyear& The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Joann Falletta, “Like Minds” (Smoke Sessions Records) by Wayne Escoffery, “Look Ahead” (SteepleChase) by Chris Byars, and “Green on the Scene” (Cellar Live) by Nick Green.
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Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller3/22/23 - Mike Block, Hanneke Cassel & JoAnn FallettaWe speak with Mike Block and Hanneke Cassel of the Vero Beach International Music Festival and Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta.2023-03-2225 min
Suncoast Culture ClubJoAnn Falletta, Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Joins the ClubYou saw her guest conduct the Sarasota Orchestra last February and now she returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Sarasota Concert Association, to conduct her very own orchestra, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic. For their Florida tour, conductor JoAnn Falletta, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and guest violin soloist Sandy Cameron will present Kodaly's Dances of Galánta, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7. Tickets are available from the Sarasota Concert Association by going to SCASarasota.org or by calling 941-966-6161.JoAnn joins Robyn on the pod...2023-03-1332 min
Toledo SymphonyLAB™Francophiles, Unite!We take a look at the Toledo Symphony's all-French program, with special guest Mélisande McNabney, who solos in Francis Poulenc's harpsichord concerto at the Peristyle. Also joining us a bit later in the program is the Grammy award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, who provides insight into the music on the concert, which she leads with the TSO. And don't forget our quiz of the day as we test our panelists' knowledge of French composer facts! Photo of Mélisande McNabney by Matthew Perrin Photography2023-02-0100 min
Musician's LoungeJoAnn Falletta in the Musician's LoungeConductor JoAnn Falletta joins Brian Hysong in the Musician's Lounge to discuss music, musicians, her conducting debut at Tanglewood this summer, and more.2022-08-0309 min
Soundweavers2.23 Playing Classical Music on Electric Guitar: DJ SparrGuitarist and composer DJ Sparr joins us to chat about the central role that the relationships built in school play in securing future work. He shares about his experience performing Kenneth Fuch’s Electric Guitar Concerto with JoAnn Falletta and the London Symphony Orchestra and the difference between performing his vs. others’ works. We also talk about the typical day-to-day schedule of a performer-composer, and working this into family life.
Electric guitarist and composer D. J. Sparr, who Gramophone recently hailed as “exemplary,” is one of America’s preeminent composer-performers. He has caught the attention of critics with his e...2022-07-2027 min
Classics For KidsWomen’s History Month 4: What’s It Like to Be a Conductor?A program featuring acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta, who talks about her early love of music, how seeing her first symphony concert inspired her to become a conductor, and all the […]2022-03-2606 min
Harmonious WorldJoAnn FallettaIn a rare twist to the usual format for Harmonious World, I was not speaking to either the performer or the composer of the album I had been listening to. This time, I was speaking to renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta on her work to bring the performances of pianist Claudette Sorel to the listening world.Claudette Sorel Rediscovered is a double DC showcasing the late pianist in solo works and American concertos, all taken from her out-of-print recordings. This was a labour of love for Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director JoAnn Falletta and it was fascinating to d...2022-01-1723 min
Biscuit ChatsJoAnn Falletta and Karen Ni Bhroin on Breakfast from Around the WorldConductors JoAnn Falletta (Buffalo Philharmonic) and Karen Ni Bhroin (Winston-Salem Symphony) talk about their favorite breakfast foods from around the world. Pictured: JoAnn Falletta (photo by Heather Bellini) and Karen Ni Bhroin. JoAnn Falletta Karen Ni Bhroin2022-01-1400 min
Toledo SymphonyLAB™New Year, New WorldWe jump into the New Year with an all-American program, featuring Adolphus Hailstork's Three Spirituals for Orchestra and Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 (featuring soprano Janinah Burnett). Finishing off the program is Antonin Dvořák's "New World" Symphony, which was written while Dvořák was living and working in the United States. Multiple Grammy winner and guest conductor JoAnn Falletta (pictured) joins us for a lively discussion of these works, her personal friendship with "Dolph" Hailstork, and her remarkable career and musical journey. Oh, and there's even a classical guitar quiz (before she was a world famous conductor, JoAnn Falletta was...2022-01-1200 min
WRCJ In-Studio GuestsJoAnn Falletta - January 5, 2022JoAnn Falletta is Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic.
She’s also one of the founding board members of the Claudette Sorel Organization. Sorel was a pianist, teacher and music philanthropist who advocated a higher profile for contemporary music – particularly by women composers. Falletta and WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speak about the remarkable life of Claudette Sorel – commemorated in the recent re-release of classic recordings: Claudette Sorel: Rediscovered.2022-01-0410 min
Classical ConversationsJoAnn Falletta: Claudette Sorel RediscoveredMultiple Grammy Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta talks with Haley Taylor about the remarkable pianist Claudette Sorel. A child prodigy (and eventual "poet of the keyboard" according to Falletta), Sorel was also a champion of modern music as well as female musicians. In this commemorative 2-CD set, we hear a selection of lesser-known works as well as a collection of American piano concertos. Claudette Sorel founded the Elizabeth and Michel Sorel Charitable Organization in 1996, named for her parents, to help expand opportunities and stretch the boundaries for women in music. JoAnn Falletta was a founding member of the Sorel Organization’s Ad...2021-12-0300 min
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#144: JoAnn Falletta (pt. 2 of 2)This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta. Maestra Falletta gives an inspiring interview, and recalls what it was like being the first woman to lead a major American ensemble, and why mentoring students and commissioning music is so important to her. We'll also hear her describe the business activities she oversees as the Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the entrepreneurial activities she manages as a guest conductor and teacher. If you want to be a performing artist you won't want to miss our interview with JoAnn Falletta!2021-11-1524 min