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Rabbit Hole Sessions with Abe OvadiaEPISODE 94 - Ken WesselKen Wessel is a versatile, sensitive and soulful guitarist and composer. A vital and personal voice on the jazz guitar, Wessel has been involved in projects playing jazz, ranging from straight-ahead to free music. Ken is also very interested in creating and investigating points of intersection between jazz and Indian music and has performed and recorded with musicians from various parts of the globe. He has performed in 27 countries at major jazz festivals, concert halls and in radio and television appearances.
Wessel worked with revolutionary jazz artist Ornette Coleman for over 12 years (1988-2000), touring the world as...2025-01-2728 min
One Symphony with Devin Patrick HughesFlorence 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
At The Mic / Au microAdaptation in the Arts: This Is Not Another Pandemic ConversationAs we approach the end of 2023, how has the arts and culture industry adapted since the pandemic - or has it? Considering the current state of inflation and economic instability, what unique revenue generation challenges are arts organizations facing now? Tune in for a discussion with Sue Edworthy and Ben Dietschi as they talk about virtual events and online platforms, collaboration with other sectors, the preferences of younger audiences, and the ever-evolving financial and artistic landscape all without ever using the word pivot.
Ben Dietschi:
Ben Dietschi is a Senior Consultant with the DeVos Institute...2023-11-1532 min
At The Mic / Au microAdaptation in the Arts: This Is Not Another Pandemic ConversationAs we approach the end of 2023, how has the arts and culture industry adapted since the pandemic – or has it? Considering the current state of inflation and economic instability, what unique revenue generation challenges are arts organizations facing now? Tune in for a discussion with Sue Edworthy and Ben Dietschi as they talk about virtual events and online platforms, collaboration with other sectors, the preferences of younger audiences, and the ever-evolving financial and artistic landscape all without ever using the word pivot.
Ben Dietschi:
Ben Dietschi is a Senior Consultant with the DeVos Institute of Ar...2023-11-1500 min
Let's Talk Off The PodiumRachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of The WallisEp. 109: Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Rachel Fine is Executive Director & CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining The Wallis team in 2015, she worked as Senior Consultant for the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. Drawing upon a 22-year career in the arts as a versatile administrator, educator and fundraiser, as well as a professional classical pianist, Fine has served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO...2020-06-2746 min
The Brass JunkiesTBJ103: Mary Bowden on her new upcoming album, Seraph Brass and the importance of networkingClassical Trumpeter and Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden has been described by Gramophone Magazine as “brilliant” and “radiant in new repertoire for trumpet.” Bowden, a Yamaha Performing Artist, is highly regarded for her artistry and virtuosity as a soloist and has been praised for the clarity, purity, and power of her sound. Bowden released her debut album, “Radiance”, on Summit Records featuring new American works. She has been featured on MPR’s “New Classical Tracks” with Julie Amacher, which is being aired on NPR stations nationwide. Bowden’s 2018-19 performance highlights include solo performances at the...2019-01-221h 03
Secrets of Organ Playing PodcastSOP Podcast 106 - Weston Jennings on Letting the Instrument Tell You What It WantsWelcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #106!
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Today's guest is an American organist Weston Jennings who is quickly establishing himself as a talented and engaging international performer.
We recorded this conversation before his concert at Vilnius University St. John's church which was about a month ago on July 1. On his thoughtful program - works of Felix Mendelssohn, Edwin Lemare, Arvo Pärt, Johannes Brahms, David Conte and, of course, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Having first encountered the pipe organ at the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp (Michigan) at the age of sixteen, Weston later graduated from the I...2017-08-0541 min
Yale University: MusicEzra Laderman: Concerto for Clarinet and StringsDavid Shifrin, clarinet; Ransom Wilson, conductor; Philharmonia Orchesta of Yale. (February 8, 2007)2008-07-2129 min
Contrabass ConversationsPeter Askim InterviewWe’re featuring double bassist, composer, and conductor Peter Askim on today’s episode of Contrabass Conversations. A former member of the Honolulu Symphony and an internationally acclaimed composer, Peter currently serves as music director and composer-in-residence for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. His Eight Solitudes for Double Bass won the 2002 International Society of Bassists Composition Competition. Learn more about Peter at his website peteraskim.com. There are some excellent opportunities for high school bassists at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Bassists study with Chris Hanulik (Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Bass) and Jeremy Kurtz (San Doego Symphony Principal Bass) and...2008-05-2355 minYale University: MusicMartin Bresnick: "Grace," Concerto for 2 Marimbas and Orchestra (2nd Mvmt)Robert van Sice and Eduardo Leandro, marimba; Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale, Shinik Hahm, conductor (March 31, 2006)2007-08-1806 min