Expanding the canon
The harpsichord may be a period instrument, but Byron Schenkman is on a mission to bring it into the present day. In fact, they've had a modern harpsichord concerto dedicated to them by composer Caroline Shaw. Hear the full interview with Suzanne on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Recreating Musical Moments
The Connecticut Early Music Festival will feature a variety of performances on instruments for which the original music was written. Ian Watson, the festival's artistic director, spoke with Suzanne about the process of recreating musical history. Listen on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
Breaking the rules
Wilner Baptiste is one half Black Violin – a duo combining classical music with hip hop influences. He says he loves to shake up an audience's pre-conceived notions about both genres! Hear more about their unique sound on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Tom Huizenga is a long time producer, editor, and reporter for NPR Music. On the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations, Tom talks about one of his career (and personal) highlights. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Bach's music contains everything
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has broad musical interests, but her touchstone is Johann Sebastian Bach. She shares what makes his music enduring and universal, on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
What is gender affirming voice care?
Morgan Sullivan helps clients develop a voice that aligns with their gender identity. That's in addition to being a singer, harpsichordist and composer. Hear her full interview with Suzanne on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations, available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Frederick Ballentine - Diving into Joy!
Tenor Frederick Ballentine has some advice for young singers – dive into what makes you happy inside and outside of the business! The Grammy Award-winning tenor talks about his musical journey and more on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Shawn Okpebholo: Engaging the Experts
Composer Sean Okpebholo answers the one question we've all been thinking when it comes to classical music -- how do you write music for instruments you don't actually know how to play? Listen to the full episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
BLKBOK - Artist, Pianist, Composer, and Lover of Humans
Pianist and composer Blkbok fuses hip-hop with classical music. He describes his sound like a cake -- it might look like one thing on the outside, but there are layers of genres on the inside. Hear more on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts.
Jessie Montgomery's creative outlets
Jessie Montgomery is an acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. big dog little dog is her duo with bassist Eleonore Oppenheim, and the two artists get to express an improvisational creativity. It's a very different process than solo composition. Jessie Montgomery talks about all of her creative outlets with Suzanne Bona on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Musicians are like bees...
Conductor Kellen Gray says his wide-ranging resume -- including everything from bar tending to beekeeping -- prepared him for his current role. Hear more about the skills needed to lead an orchestra on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations.
Classical music is a living, breathing art form.
Flutist Brandon Patrick George likes to pair traditional classical music with new compositions to illustrate how connected we are to each other and to the past. He talks with Suzanne Bona about his new album, Twofold, on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Keeping curiosity intact
Dr. Melvin Chen became a professional pianist after earning degrees in chemistry and physics. He says whether it's science or music, both require a curious mind. Hear more on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations, wherever you listen to podcasts.
The arts require innovation
Mahan Esfahani, Harpsichordist says there's room for everyone in the world of classical music. Arts organizations need to include their original base while doing more to attract new performers and audiences. Listen to the full interview on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Loki Karuna on The Sound of 13
Bassoonist Loki Karuna is host and producer of the radio program The Sound of 13. The series explores connections between the Reconstruction Era amendments to the Constitution and classical music. Suzanne speaks with Loki Karuna about The Sound of 13, Gateways Radio, TRILLOQUY and much more on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Happy Halloween!
Suzanne Bona has some musical treats... and a couple of tricks!
Tina Chancey and Howard Bass of Trio Sefardi talk about sharing the Sephardic musical tradition and the Ladino language.
Trio Sefardi has a special place in their hearts for the traditional and original songs they learned from their mentor, Bosnian-born singer/composer Flory Jagoda. On the latest episode of our podcast, Suzanne speaks with Tina Chancey and Howard Bass about why this music is so personally important to each of them. Subscribe to Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
Tammy McCann has great advice for people who want a career in music.
For more than 20 years, Tammy McCann has been performing in venues across the globe. Music is her life and her passion, and she has some advice for aspiring musicians. You can hear her conversation with Suzanne Bona on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Food for the Soul
For the last 18 years, Music Kitchen - Food for the Soul has been bringing classical music to those experiencing homelessness. Violinist and founder Kelly Hall-Thompkins chats with Suzanne about how it all came to be, on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Music Haven builds a vibrant and supportive community.
Music Haven provides tuition-free music education and mentoring for young people in New Haven, CT. The program gives students a chance to play and develop their skills, and it builds a supportive community for kids and their families. Violin student, Reign, and her teacher, Gregory Tompkins, say that’s the part they value the most. Hear Suzanne’s full interview with Reign and Gregory on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
