January 29, 2025
I started recording videos of my podcast 12 months ago. Prior to that it was audio only. In Sept. of 2023 I modified the format somewhat so that it was primarily (but not exclusively) fine arts. I am always trying to improve it and let it evolve. Recently, despite my best efforts, it’s becoming mostly a place for musicians. It’s not intentional on my part. It just seems that the musicians are the ones saying “yes” to my interview requests and I have to chase the others down just to get a “maybe”. There are some exceptions, of course, but that seems to be the overwhelming majority. Please hang in there with me as I try to figure of this out. As always, your questions and suggestions are welcome.
In case you missed it…..
My guest last week was the very talented music educator Maggie Malone. She is currently serving as superintendent of the West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics. It’s a K-8 public school doing some great things. Please check it out if you haven’t alread
In other news…..
Violinist Daniel Hope will be touring the U. S. with the Polish Chamber Orchestra Feb. 23 - Mar. 2.
Daniel Hope
Polish Chamber Orchestra
of Sinfonia Varsovia
PROGRAM: “JOURNEY TO MOZART”
Christoph Willibald Gluck: “Dance of the Furies” from Orfeo ed Euridice
Franz Joseph Haydn: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in G Major
Wojciech Kilar: Orawa
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 in G Major
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 49 in F minor ‘La passione’
February 23: Vero Beach, FL
Community Church of Vero Beach
February 24: West Palm Beach, FL
Dreyfoos Hall at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
February 28: Atlanta, GA
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University
March 02: Beaver Creek, CO
Coming next week…..
My guest this weekend is award-winning composer Edward Smaldone. His music has been performed by many different groups and recorded on many different albums. Join us as we talk about composing, teaching, his newest CD “What No One Else Sees”, and we even talk a little guitar.
Guitarist/composer Andrew Bergeron has just completed his Symphony #1 and is premiering it on Feb. 7 & 8. Please go to his Facebook page for more info.
