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The Soundtrack of SavannahRapturous Reflections: A Look Back at Savannah Philharmonic's Impressive SeasonJoin Dee Daniels in this captivating episode of 'Soundtrack of Savannah,' featuring Savannah Philharmonic's executive director Amy Williams and music and artistic director Keitaro Harada.
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The trio takes a reflective journey through the orchestra’s recent season, discussing the thrill of sold-out concerts, standout performances, and the integral role of community engagement. Learn how guest artists like Imani Winds have enriched the season and the ways in which the Philharmonic has stretched to embrace diverse musical genres.
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Amy and Keitaro also shed light on new initiatives like the ma...2025-05-0828 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahOrchestrating Excellence: Presenting the Savannah Philharmonic's 2025-26 SeasonWelcome to the Soundtrack of Savannah Podcast - brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic. You can also support the Savannah Philharmonic by leaving us a rating and review for this podcast.
In this episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, producer Dee Daniels sits down with Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada and the Savannah Philharmonic's new Concertmaster, JoAnna Farrer, to delve into the details of the newly announced 2025-26 season.
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JoAnna shares insights about her extensive musical background and the role of a concert master. The trio discusses the...2025-02-2741 min
Made of Savannah PodcastTis the Season in Savannah: Holiday Harmonies with the Savannah PhilharmonicWelcome to the Made of Savannah podcast - Happy Holidays from Savannah!
In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, Dee Daniels chats with Dr. Amy Williams, the Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic. They discuss the bustling holiday season in Savannah, the excitement around the sold-out Holiday Pops concert, and the unique flair of Savannah's festive celebrations. Amy reflects on past concerts, upcoming events like January's Guitar Fest, and the remarkable contributions of music and artistic director Keitaro Harada. The discussion also touches on future plans related to the Civic Center's restoration, ongoing c...2024-12-1924 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahThe Sound of the Season: Savannah's Holiday PopsIn this festive episode of the 'Soundtrack of Savannah' podcast, we dive into the holiday spirit with Keitaro Harada, Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic.
Keitaro gives us an exciting preview of the upcoming sold-out Holiday Pops concert, highlighting a mix of traditional Christmas music and New Year's flair. He also teases some surprises, including a potential appearance by Santa Claus and new, colorful attire for the orchestra. Moving into the New Year, Keitaro shares details about January's Guitar Fest, which will celebrate Savannah's own Benedetto guitars.
This episode captures the energy and...2024-12-1922 minMade of Savannah PodcastTis the Season in Savannah: Holiday Harmonies with the Savannah PhilharmonicWelcome to the Made of Savannah podcast - Happy Holidays from Savannah!
In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, Dee Daniels chats with Dr. Amy Williams, the Executive Director of the Savannah Philharmonic. They discuss the bustling holiday season in Savannah, the excitement around the sold-out Holiday Pops concert, and the unique flair of Savannah's festive celebrations. Amy reflects on past concerts, upcoming events like January's Guitar Fest, and the remarkable contributions of music and artistic director Keitaro Harada. The discussion also touches on future plans related to the Civic Center's restoration, ongoing c...2024-12-1924 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahFinding Identity in the Music: An Exploration with Pianist & Composer Eric JonesWelcome to the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast! We're sitting down with pianist and composer Eric Jones.
Eric Jones has collaborated with numerous renowned artists like - Grammy Award-winner Esperanza Spalding, Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Keith Miller of the Metropolitan Opera. In 2011, he debuted his work "Songs of Creation," which melds spiritual, jazz, and African elements with James Weldon Johnson's poem "The Creation."
Eric has so much musical knowledge to share - not only with us - but he's also a professor at Savannah State University. Eric discusses launching his first album "Azubuike" in 2019...2024-09-1234 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahThe Secrets of a New Season: Featuring Keitaro Harada & Amy WilliamsWe're kicking off Season 2 of the "Soundtrack of Savannah" Podcast brought to you by the Savannah Philharmonic - so it's fitting that we are also kicking off the 2024-2025 Season concert calendar with Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada - and Executive Director Amy Williams for a detailed preview.
The season opening will be "Romantic Rachmaninoff" Saturday, August 24th at 7:30pm at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts featuring Keitaro Harada conductor and Imani Winds!
Imani Winds is the 2024 GRAMMY® winner in the Classical Compendium category for Jeff Scott’s “Passion for Bach and Coltrane” released...2024-08-0847 min
The Muse in MusicKeitaro Harada on New Music in Local and International CommunitiesIn this episode of my Muse in Music Podcast, I talk with Keitaro Harada, the Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic and Permanent Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony, about his multicultural background that includes both America and Japan and how he incorporates new music from both American and Japanese composers into his programming in the various cities in which he works on both sides of the Pacific.Check out my website and music at www.danielperttu.com2024-06-1844 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahThe Scene is 1924 - Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at 100 with The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra"Although his star was rising quickly as a songwriter, Gershwin aspired to compose larger-scale classical compositions. He took this first big step with his Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra. This piece would be part of a program that was billed as “An Experiment in Modern Music,” with the intent to fuse the dance rhythms of jazz with the seriousness of the orchestral concert hall." --David H. Johnson
We're joined on this episode by the dynamic duo - Dr. Sinisa Ciric, Director of Artistic Operations, who is the Concertmaster Emeritus of the Savannah Philharmonic and former conc...2024-06-0648 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahThe Energy, The Dynamics, The Conductor: It's Electric!We're sitting down with the undeniably dynamic - Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic - Keitaro Harada.
Conductor Kei is taking us behind the scenes of mapping out the seasons at the SavPhil by giving us a glimpse into building the experiences that can only be had in Savannah, with the Savannah Philharmonic.
Keitaro has transformed the quality of the orchestra and energized its audiences throughout the community with his imaginative programs and charismatic presence. He's the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and is consistently providing riveting concerts and op...2024-03-0738 minThe Soundtrack of SavannahThis is YOUR Savannah PhilharmonicThe Savannah Philharmonic is truly something for everyone! You'll get to know this innovative and influential, community-focused arts organization as host Dee Daniels takes you behind the scenes and all the way to center stage with the SavPhil orchestra and chorus. In this introductory episode, Music and Artistic Director Keitaro Harada and Executive Director Dr. Amy Williams light the exciting path for the kickoff of the 15th Anniversary Season for YOUR Savannah Philharmonic.
Concert and ticket information:
The Genius of Mozart August 26 I The Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts
New Wo...2023-08-1659 min
The Commute with @SavannahOpinionThe Commute, October 6 (Savannah Philharmonic leaders on Phil the Park and upcoming season)This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Savannah Philharmonic executive director Amy Williams and Music/Artistic Director Keitaro Harada join the Thursday episode of The Commute to talk about this weekend's Phil the Park return to Forsyth Park and what folks can expect from the event before talking about what they learned from the Phil the Neighborhood series and what fans can expect from the 2022/23 season. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts2022-10-0625 min
savannahmusicfestivalSavannah Music Festival LIVE 1448 - Escher String Quartet 2021In October of 2021, the Escher String Quartet appeared in four concerts over three nights in Savannah, performing Mozart viola quintets with Savannah Music Festival Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes, and on a program featuring musicians from the Savannah Philharmonic under maestro Keitaro Harada. On this episode of Savannah Music Festival LIVE we hear the acclaimed Escher String Quartet playing Haydn’s String Quartet in B-flat Major Opus 76, No. 4 and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat Major Opus 44, No. 3.2022-06-0958 min
On Second ThoughtKeitaro Harada Returns to Georgia As New Savannah Philharmonic Music DirectorThe Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins this Saturday, Sept. 14, with a new music director: Keitaro "Kei" Harada. Harada grew up in Tokyo, but he's no stranger to Georgia. He studied at Mercer University in Macon, where he was assistant conductor of the Macon Symphony. After that, he picked up the baton for four seasons as associate conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony.2019-09-1010 min