Podcasts about music directors

John Wilson is one of Britain's foremost conductors, dubbed “the most exciting British conductor since Simon Rattle” by The Sunday Times, he has devoted more than 30 years to painstakingly restoring and recreating the original orchestrations of MGM's greatest musicals after the studio's entire music library was destroyed in 1969. His reconstructions of scores for films including The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and An American in Paris have brought these classics back to the concert hall exactly as they were heard on screen. Founder of the internationally acclaimed John Wilson Orchestra and Music Director of Sinfonia of London, he has conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. A regular at the BBC Proms and the recipient of a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award, his recordings and performances have earned widespread acclaim, establishing him as one of today's leading interpreters of both classic film music and the great orchestral repertoire.John Wilson is our guest in episode 594 of My Time Capsule and he chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Buy tickets for John Wilson's The Golden Age of Hollywood at the Edinburgh International Festival 2026, here https://www.eif.co.uk/events/the-golden-age-of-hollywood .Visit our website! - https://mytimecapsulepodcast.com .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music director Evan Zee for a conversation that begins with musical connection and quickly opens into something deeper. I first found Evan while researching for another interview, tracing a path from Larry Goldings to Lila Forde and then to Evan. That kind of chain reaction is one of my favorite things about this show, and in this case it led to a conversation about listening, community, faith, family, and the way music can widen a person's heart.We begin by talking about Evan's musical relationship with singer Lila Forde and how their collaboration grew out of church work, friendship, and time spent simply playing together. Evan reflects on the importance of “big ears” as a musician, the kind of listening that goes beyond technique and becomes a way of serving the song, the people around you, and the moment itself. What follows is one of my favorite kinds of conversations: one that starts with music but naturally opens into larger questions about how to live.From there, Evan speaks with real honesty about marriage, fatherhood, and how family life changed his voice, his art, and his sense of purpose. He describes becoming a parent before he felt ready, and how that experience forced him to confront fear, insecurity, and the need for growth in a way that ultimately deepened his artistic expression. It is a thoughtful and moving part of the conversation, and one that gets at something I care deeply about on this podcast: how life itself shapes the music.We also spend time talking about Evan's long history playing in church, from starting as a teenager to later studying at USC, moving to Los Angeles, and navigating his own spiritual unraveling and reconstruction. Today, as music director at a Presbyterian church in Santa Monica, he has built a creative community around intention, trust, and “the hang.” He shares how that environment led to a new record featuring close collaborators including Lila Forde, Misha, Carl McComas-Reichl, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Tom Frazier, and Darla, and why he wanted the session to feel playful, immediate, and alive.We close by talking about a powerful live performance in the wake of the Eaton fire, which displaced Evan and his family from their Altadena home, as well as his deep love for Joni Mitchell and the spiritual force he hears in her writing. This episode is about much more than career milestones. It is about listening as a musical value, as a human value, and as a way of moving through the world with greater presence.Key TakeawaysEvan Zee talks about why “big ears” may be one of the most important qualities a musician can have, both on and off the bandstand.He shares how his collaboration with Lila Forde grew out of church work, friendship, and hours of unpaid playing simply for the sake of getting better together.Evan reflects candidly on how marriage and fatherhood reshaped his artistry, deepened his voice, and changed the way he experiences music.He discusses his journey through faith, deconstruction, and a more expansive understanding of music as a spiritual practice.As a music director in Santa Monica, Evan has created a scene built around trust, intention, generosity, and what musicians call “the hang.”He gives insight into a new record built with a close-knit cast of players including Lila Forde, Carl McComas-Reichl, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Tom Frazier, Misha, and Darla.We also talk about Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, live performance after loss, and the role music can play in grief, healing, and community.Music from the EpisodeWarm and Right - Evan Zee (Live in LA)Never Leave a Moment - Evan ZeeLong Lost Lover - Evan Zee (Live in LA)Love - Evan Zee (Live in LA)About the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast where I sit down with musicians, songwriters, producers, and creative people for thoughtful conversations about craft, career, collaboration, and the experiences that shape a life in music. It is a show about process, humanity, and the stories behind the work.Connect with the Showcontact@thebandwichtapes.com

Episode 6 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.   Track listing 1. Black Marble - Jim Carol New Year 2. Nirosta Steel - English Party 3. The Cave Singers - Distant Sures 4. Will Charette - Dear Prudence 5. Max Subar - Anything Could Be 6. Here We Go Magic - Make Up Your Mind 7. Yoko Ono - Walking on Thin Ice 8. KL Hamilton - I'm Trying 9. Aaron Frazer - If I Got It (Your Love Brought It) 10. MRCY - Lorelei   Credit music by Richard Swift.

Maverick Concerts, founded in 1916, is the nation's oldest continuously running summer chamber music festival, welcoming generations of world-class artists to its iconic rustic concert hall. While chamber music remains at its heart, Maverick's adventurous programming also embraces jazz, folk, contemporary, and world music, making it one of the region's most distinctive cultural destinations.As another season unfolds, we're joined by Maverick's Music Director, Alexander Platt, to talk about this summer's performances and the enduring magic of making music in the Catskills.

After 11 years, Alexander Shelley has stepped down as the National Arts Centre Orchestra's music director. Alexander sits down with Tom Power in Ottawa's Southam Hall to talk about how he was able to use music to tell stories that showed so many different sides of the country, as well as how he created performances that reflect the world we live in today.

Chloe Dufresne is the newly appointed conductor and Musical Director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. She also serves as Associate Artist of two other orchestras. She has conducted operas including Carmen and Don Giovanni, for Opéra Rouen, Opéra de Toulon, Opéra de Nice and Opéra National de Lorraine, as well as a production of Wagner's The Ring for children at the Helsinki Festival.   My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH CHLOE:www.chloedufresne.com —------------------------------------ ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

Some of Broadway's biggest stars never step into the spotlight.They stand in the orchestra pit.In this encore episode of HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau welcomes Dan Micciche, Music Director and Conductor of WICKED on Broadway, for a fascinating conversation about the artistry, discipline, and teamwork required to keep one of the most successful musicals in theater history performing at its highest level, night after night.For more than nine years, Dan has helped guide the musical heartbeat of WICKED, leading an orchestra, collaborating with cast and crew, coaching performers, and ensuring every audience experiences the same unforgettable magic that has made the show a global phenomenon.But his Broadway story began long before he raised the conductor's baton.Dan reflects on his remarkable journey from becoming the youngest actor to portray Mary Sunshine in CHICAGO to discovering a new passion behind the podium. Along the way, he shares how embracing unexpected opportunities opened doors he never imagined and ultimately led him to one of Broadway's most coveted leadership roles.Lisa and Dan also pull back the curtain on the collaborative spirit that defines live theater. They explore what audiences never see, from preparing replacement casts and maintaining musical excellence to balancing consistency with the spontaneity that makes every performance unique.Beyond Broadway, Dan is equally passionate about mentoring the next generation of performers through the International Music Theatre Academy and Hit It Productions, helping young artists develop both their craft and the confidence to pursue ambitious dreams.Whether you're a lifelong theater lover, an aspiring performer, or simply curious about what happens behind the curtain, this conversation offers an inspiring look at the dedication, leadership, and love of music that keep Broadway shining.As captivating today as when it first aired, this encore presentation reminds us that while audiences may remember the stars on stage, there is an entire community of artists working together to make every magical moment possible.

In this interview with Jeff Marino, drummer and Music Director for Darius Rucker, we discuss how his relaxed power comes from economy of motion, a minimalist kit, and an obsession with feel. We also talk about the advice Kenny Aronoff gave him years ago that still guides him, the use of tension and release in crafting a set list, and his business developing the live of shows of young artists.

Episode 5 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi. Track listing Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Boys Lusine - Pendulum Bullion - Francis Ford  Early Day Miners - Placer Found Superchunk - I Don't Want You Anyway Dinosaur Jr. - Several Got Away  Scowl - Not Hell Not Heaven David Vandervelde - Nothin' No Jens Lekman - Still In Love With You Credit music provided by Richard Swift.

This episode of Behind the Curtain is a toast to new beginnings. It's a special introduction to LA Opera's new Music Director, Domingo Hindoyan, joined in conversation by LA Opera President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Koelsch. Domingo shares deeply about his youthful discipline on the violin, his first experience conducting (which he describes as a "wave of sound"), and his equal love of symphonic work and opera. The conversation then lights on the joy of collaboration and having the utmost respect for the orchestra's skills. So settle in and meet the Maestro, and then get tickets for LA Opera's 26/27 season at laopera.org.

Dr. Marcus Norris is a composer and conductor, who has orchestrate several songs for Beyoncé's 2023 Dubai return to live performance and served as Music Director for Tina Knowles-Lawson's 2022 Wearable Art Gala. Marcus founded South Side Symphony in 2020, which he describes as "like if Quincy Jones grew up on 90s R&B and Rap." I had the privelege to conduct Marcus' opera Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier) after he won the 96 Hour Opera Project organized by the Atlanta Opera. It's a great conversation in which we spoke about Marcus' musical journey, new project with South Side Symphony, and entrepreneurship.Learn more about Marcus and his music, visit www.MarcusNorris.com and www.SouthSideSymphony.org or @MarcusNorris on IG.Watch the world premiere of Marcus' opera Forsyth County is Flooding on Atlanta Opera Streaming Site with a free account, production conducted by Chaowen Ting.All About Chaowen Ting 

G&S Cape Town is presenting one of the most loved comic operas by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance. The production promises to be not only great fun but also beautifully and originally staged. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the Music Director and Conductor of G%S, Alistair Cockburn about the opera. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. Killer Queen is in its final week at Theatre on the Bay.

Back in 2012 Gramophone gave an award to a wonderful documentary called Music makes a City which tells the story of the Louisville Orchestra, its creation, and its early philosophy. This week’s guest, the conductor Teddy Abrams has been Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra since 2014 and has continued this fabled ensemble’s commitment to championing new music. To coincide with the release of new Pentatone album of music by Andrew Norman and Christopher Cerrone, Gramophone’s James Jolly spoke to Teddy Abrams about the orchestra and its unique history. The new album contains Split, a piano concerto by Andrew Norman, for which the soloist is Jeffrey Kahane for whom the work was written and which he premiered with the New York Philharmonic back in 2015. Its partner, which also gives its name to the album is The Year of Silence by Christopher Cerrone, recorded here with Dashon Burton as narrator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Sondheim was the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist who wrote Into the Woods, West Side Story, Sunday in the Park with George, Company, Assassins, and more. This hour, a look at the life and music of Sondheim. And, on the occasion of the new Hartford Stage/TheaterWorks Hartford co-production, we dig into the story and music of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. GUESTS: Daniel Okrent: Author of Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn’t Easy Wiley DeWeese: Music director, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor. He is currently Music Director for The Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford’s co-production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Music featured (in order): Prologue: Into the Woods – 2022 OBC and Disney Theatrical Instrumental Anyone Can Whistle – Bernadette Peters Our Time – 2023 Merrily We Roll Along New OBC I Know Things Now – Danielle Ferland, Into the Woods OBC Someone in a Tree – Pacific Overtures OBC CUT FOR TIME Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd – Sweeney Todd OBC Pretty Women – Sweeney Todd OBC Prelude: Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd – Sweeney Todd OBC Concerto Macabro (Excerpt) – Bernard Herrmann Johanna (Mea Culpa) – Sweeney Todd OBC Corn Puddin’ – Schmigadoon! The Worst Pies in London – Sweeney Todd OBC A Little Priest – Sweeney Todd OBC Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lost and recovered voices. Contemporary composers and community opera. This episode of Behind the Curtain is a special one because it is the final episode in our miniseries with Maestro Conlon, as he rounds out his final season as Music Director with LA Opera. It's also one of the last episodes of our podcast season as the opera season sings to a close. We'll bring you some episodes from the vault this summer before starting up again with new episodes for our 26/27 season in the fall. But first, enjoy this fascinating exploration of 20th century music with the Maestro, and join us, with all of Los Angeles, in thanking him for an incredible 20 years as Richard Seaver Music Director of LA Opera. What a legacy. Thank you, Maestro, from all of us.

Episode 4 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.     Track listing 1. Baby Rose - Let Me Go 2. Elujay - Wushua 3. Danielle Ponder - Power 4. Bon Iver - Heavenly Father 5. HTRK - Eat Yr Heart 6. Jordan Patterson - Cinderella 7. Fruit Bats - Perhaps We're a Storm 8. Way Dynamic - Miffed It 9. Wednesday - Reality TV Argument Bleeds 10. Mitski - Your Best American Girl   Credit music by Richard Swift.

[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Maestro James Conlon takes a Free Throw on his tenure as Music Director of LA Opera, a post he held for 20 years…and we're rewarding him by letting him talk to Oliver? Poor guy! [@ 23 min] Then, in Monday Evening Quarterback…The Tony Awards were last Sunday, but as many longtime listeners will attest, Weston doesn't know anything about Broadway. Luckily, Ashlee Hardgrave is here to take him through a new segment she's calling, ‘Tonys for Dummies!' [@ 35 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...things are getting messy at Sarasota Opera, but marginally, slightly, a liiiiittle bit less messy at the Kennedy Center? Maybe? GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Golden Gate Park Band's music director and conductor German Gonzalez talks about three of the Golden Gate Park Band's summer concerts.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Wednesday, June 10th  BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Radio Show & Podcast" call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guest: Kris Tiner, Trumpet Artist, Composer, Professor of Music & Director of Jazz Studies at Bakersfield College website: https://kristiner.com/ New Album "Sung" https://orendarecords.bandcamp.com/album/sung instagram: @kris.tiner The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision. Kris Tiner and Bakersfield College are not affiliated with nor endorsed by LPL Financial or Moneywise Wealth Management].

Andrew Litton is the Music Director of the New York City Ballet and the Conductor Laureate of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was previously Music Director of Norway's Bergen Philharmonic. He has led opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden among many other venues. And he's also an accomplished pianist, and he plays jazz too. He recorded a solo album, A Tribute To Oscar Petererson. In total he's recorded over 140 recordings, receiving a Grammy nomination for Sweeney Todd with the New York Philharmonic and Patti LuPone.  My featured song is “Juliet Dances”. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Reflections Click here for Special Collections Click here for Legends Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ANDREW:www.andrewlitton.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Short, sweet and totally different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com      

Episode 3 of Secretly Weekly - a new bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.   Track listing 1. Eaves Wilder - The Great Plains 2. Bizhiki - Gigawaabamin (Come Through) 3. Chanel Beads - Dust in the Wind 4. Gigi Masin - Golden 5. Sharon Van Etten - Our Love 6. Japanese Breakfast - Orlando in Love 7. Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life 8. Whitney - Golden Days (Alt Video) 9. Greg Mendez - So Mean 10. Bill Fay - Just a Moon Secretly Society Podcast on Secretly Store Secretly Society General Information Secretly Society Podcast Episodes

This episode is a must-listen for music lovers, as Ross is joined by Peter Oundjian, the music director at the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, to talk about his upcoming performances with the legendary Yo-Yo Ma. In this engaging conversation, Peter shares his personal connection to Yo-Yo Ma, who he's known since they were both young musicians. He also discusses the exciting program they'll be performing at Red Rocks, which includes a beautiful piece by American composer William Grant Still. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is known for its incredible collaborations with various artists, and Peter explains why this particular combination is something special. The conversation also delves into Peter's own musical journey, from growing up listening to rock music to becoming a classical violinist. He shares his thoughts on how music has brought people together and how it's become more inclusive over the years. With his passion and enthusiasm shining through, Peter makes a strong case for the power of music to unite us. If you're as excited as we are about this incredible performance, be sure to check out the full episode to hear more about Peter's journey and the magic of music. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this unforgettable night with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager of a musical are all women?You get a conversation full of creativity, collaboration, leadership, and some really honest insight into what it feels like to build a show together in a female-led creative room.Stage Door sat down with the powerhouse leadership team behind The Wedding Singer Musical, at The Village Players Theatre, to talk about the experience, the challenges, the energy in the rehearsal room, and why this production feels so special.New episode streaming now.

My guest this week is Ethan Popp, a Grammy®, Olivier®, and three-time Tony® Award nominee, who is nominated this year for the Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for The Lost Boys. He is also the Music Director for the show. He has worked with some of the biggest musical acts in the recording business, including Queen, Tina Turner, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Bono, Alice Cooper, and Smokey Robinson. In film, he was the Music Production Supervisor for the 2017 film “The Greatest Showman” and served as vocal coach for Academy® Award winner Rami Malek in the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody.” For the theater, he has served as music producer, music supervisor, arranger, and orchestrator for such shows as Back to the Future: The Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, School of Rock, Motown the Musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Rock of Ages, and The Lost Boys, which is what we are going to talk about today.

Alright, this week…it's a holiday week! Soooo we're skipping the Two Minute Drill and dipping into the Inside the Huddle archives to replay a pair of recent interviews. [@ 1 min] First up, conductor James Gaffigan tells us why the Komische Oper is a total party! He went Inside the Huddle shortly after being named Music Director of Houston Grand Opera last fall. [@ 38 min] And then...Grammy Award-winning soprano Amanda Forsythe joins us from last summer's Boston Early Music Festival, when she was a mere Grammy-hopeful. That's the OBS Bump, folks. It's powerful. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social

We sit down and visit with PRCA Music Director, Kye Todd. Form the days of following his dad around in Vegas, to the many time Southeast Circuit Finals Music Director, to talking shop, All things get covered with KT

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The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music that will be presented on Sunday, May 31st, at Temple Beth El in Providence at 3 PM. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

Today's headlines include: The U.S. has attacked southern ‌Iran, describing its resumption of strikes as “defensive actions” designed to “​protect our troops ​from threats ‌posed by Iranian forces”. A second group of women and children linked to ISIS are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia. Heavy rain at a remote South Australian station has prompted police to renew their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. And today’s good news: For the first time in its 115-year history, the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) has named a woman as its next Music Director. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Today's podcast was sponsored by YWCA, to learn more please visit: ywca.org.au/membership Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 WORT 89.9FM Madison · Arts Lit Lab Hosts SynthFest Madison From the days of the punch card-driven, vacuum tube powered RCA Mark II in the 1950s to the various creations of Robert Moog, to modern software-driven MIDIs, the electronic synthesizer has revolutionized music creation.  To celebrate nearly three quarters of a century of electronic music, the Arts and Literature Laboratory hosts SynthFest Madison on Saturday May 30.  Visitors can hear a concert with various synth master performers, explore the synth gallery of various synths and even build their own synth that they can take home.  Tim Russell is the Music Director for the University of Wisconsin's Dance Department, he's the founder of Milwaukee's music and dance improvisational series Hyperlocal MKE and has studied with improvisational greats like Roscoe Mitchell.  He joined Monday Buzz host Brian Standing in the WORT studios with a curious contraption. Tim Russell demonstrates his Don Buchla synthesizer with Buzz host Brian Standing in the WORT Studios. (Photo by Nicholas Wootton) Tim Russell in the WORT Studios. (Photo by Nicholas Wootton) Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Arts Lit Lab Hosts SynthFest Madison appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Episode 2 of Secretly Weekly - a new bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group.   A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.   Track listing: 1. Jordan Patterson - Just My Friend 2. Dua Saleh - Firestorm 3. aja monet - working class musicians 4. Kevin Morby - 100,000 5. Drunk - Hand on Deck 6. Jensen McRae - Taboo 7. John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies - Lord of the Underground 8. Closure - servant to silence 9. They Hate Change - Run the Road 10. Studio - Life's A Beach! (Todd Terje Beach House Mix)   Secretly Society Podcast on Secretly Store Secretly Society General Information Secretly Society Podcast Episodes

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She completes a two-year search for the position. Hotoda is also the first woman and Asian-American to fill the role.

She completes a two-year search for the position. Hotoda is also the first woman and Asian-American to fill the role.

Led by Dr. Daniel Parsley, Music Director Worship service given May 3, 2026 Prayer by David Klingsberg, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Each spring, the First Parish choir, accompanist Ken Seitz and special musical guests, led by Music Director Dr. Daniel Parsley, delight us with a service of music and reflections. Join us to celebrate First Parish's music ministry. This edited version of the service includes the following musical pieces: Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Et in terra pax, and Laudamus Te by Antonio Vivaldi, featuring the First Parish Choir and Music Sunday Orchestra with Zoe Bennet, choral scholar soprano and Jennifer Kobayashi, soprano. Hostias from Requiem by Gabriel Fauré featuring Andrew Leonard, tenor, and Kenneth Seitz, piano. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Quoniam tu solus sanctus, and Cum Sancto Spiritu by Antonio Vivaldi, featuring the First Parish Choir & Music Sunday Orchestra with Sinead O'Mahoney, choral scholar/student conductor and Roshan Sivaraman, choral scholar. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For May 2026, The First Pioneer Valley Dream Center will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish.  The First Pioneer Valley Dream Center, based in Springfield, MA, provides essential services like food and clothing at no cost to struggling families and individuals from all walks of life. Living their call to love and serve God and others, their goal is to inspire hope and empower lives. One of their services is to provide purpose-driven volunteer work to the residents of the local correctional facility where one of our First Parish members was housed recently. This member nominated the organization in recognition of their excellent work and in gratitude for the care and support they offered her during her service at the Dream Center. Learn more at their website: https://firstpvdreamcenter.org/. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

On the latest episode of the Build Blue Podcast, Carrie Flanagan sits down with Dr. Bethel Balge, Executive Director of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and Ernesto Estigarribia Mussi, Music Director, for a conversation about the power of music, community connection, and the impact the arts have on shaping stronger communities. They also share insight into the Mankato Symphony Orchestra's Soundtrack of Our Nation, happening Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 PM at Ted Paul Theatre in Mankato. If you've ever wondered how creativity, culture, and collaboration help bring communities together, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Listen to the latest episode of the Build Blue Podcast and discover the stories shaping our communities, beyond the build. #BuildBlue #BuildBluePodcast #MankatoSymphony #RootedInTheCommunity #CommunityConnections #SoundtrackOfOurNation 

SynopsisAs far as anniversary gifts go, the one Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg received in 1920 was pretty spectacular. To celebrate his 25th year as Music Director of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, they staged a special month-long festival in honor of one of Mengelberg's favorite composers — Gustav Mahler, the Austrian composer of monumental symphonies, who had, in fact, conducted the Concertgebouw several times before his untimely death at 50 in 1911.Mahler was the conductor Mengelberg admired most, and Mengelberg and his orchestra were ardent champions of Mahler's symphonies, too: their 1920 festival performed all nine of them over the course of two weeks that May. Mahler's widow Alma was in attendance, as were his younger Austrian contemporaries Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern, Danish composer Carl Nielsen and a young British conductor and Mahler fan named Adrian Boult, who reported on the festival for a British newspaper back home.In 1995, the Concertgebouw staged another Mahler Festival on the 75th anniversary of the 1920 one, this time inviting the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic to participate. A hundredth-anniversary festival was planned for May 2020, but the COVID pandemic forced that Mahler cycle to be postponed until May 2025. Good things come to all who wait.Music Played in Today's ProgramGustav Mahler (1860-1911): Symphony No. 1 (Titan); Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Riccardo Chailly, conductor; London/Decca 448813

Richard Strauss's opera Salome returns to the Israeli Opera stage this month, with performances May 8-18th, featuring two casts of Israeli and international artists. Conductor Dan Ettinger, Music Director of the Israeli Opera and Israel Symphony Orchestra spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the powerful production, which is part of the opera's 40th season celebrations. (Photo: Yossi Zwecker)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The R.I. Philharmonic Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Music Director Ruth Reinhardt. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at their Annual Gala Celebration on Saturday, May 30th, at 5 PM at the Vets in Providence. For more information, you can call 401-248-7000 or go to www.riphil.org

In this episode, Bharath and Yuva break down the music of  Sai Abhyankkar⁩ , rank his best tracks and explains why his music his similar to Eminem. Then things get spicy: the boys rank Tamil music directors head-to-head, and Yuva makes the case for  G. V. Prakash Kumar being criminally underrated. Pure music talk, zero filter, and the kind of honest debate only your favourite Tanglish podcast delivers.

Russell Brower, ​former ​music ​director at Walt Disney Imagineering​, join​ed Tammy on The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his career at Disney, including his famous Innoventions background loop at EPCOT!   Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com

This is a continuation of my new series where I learn about a new piece from a great friend/musician. This week I'm thrilled to welcome Case Scaglione, the Music Director of the Orchestre National D'Ile de France, for a discussion of the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. This is one of the most beloved pieces in the entire repertoire, and my longtime skepticism of Wagner has always kept me away. But Case has such a beautiful way of talking about Wagner that I might very well be convinced to give it another shot! This is a really fun and also philosophical episode - I hope you enjoy it! https://open.spotify.com/track/3HcRU6WhAZ6ZON9tFhanJv?si=4cf47cfde06a4434 https://open.spotify.com/track/7AtzmeOGG4PdXcfoVklSo1?si=69034a5a52704929  

In this episode of “On the Aisle,” host Tom Alvarez Zooms in with Polish‑American Broadway music director and pianist Eugene Gwozdz, tracing his journey from a musical immigrant family in Fort Worth, Texas, to becoming a go‑to collaborator for stars like Betty Buckley, Chita Rivera, Ariana DeBose, and more. Eugene shares wild behind‑the‑scenes stories about helping Buckley learn “Memory,” sight‑reading early workshops of In the Heights, building tribute concerts at Casa Mañana, and shaping new musicals from a Dolly Parton show to a Spanish‑flu piece he composed while waiting in the hospital for a heart transplant. With dishy name‑drops, emotional “pinch me” moments, and a powerful message about following your dreams no matter what, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, artistry, and the unexpected paths a life in music can take.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 24, 2026 ~ Stephen Blackwell, portraying Sam Phillips and Chris Blisset, Music Director, playing Brother Jay in Million Dollar Quartet running at Meadow Brook Theatre through May 17th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Goldylocks Productions presents Musical Life with Elif AhmadElif Ahmad studied classical piano starting at an early age at the New School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, along with one year of duet at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Including in her ten years of music education, Elif also included 3 years of singing. Then, at the age of 17, after performing at the honor's recital at the New School of Music, Elif's life took a drastic turn resulting in her inability to continue playing piano. It was only during the covid pandemic that Elif made the decision to return to playing piano after continuous “pulls” from her soul. Currently, Elif studies under the care of the Music Director of the First Congregational Church of Madison, in Connecticut. Elif is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has incorporated Sound Healing into her Reiki Sessions, using tuning forks, and Tibetan Bowls to help people with their own healing. https://www.facebook.com/musicalLife2025 Goldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by composer, conductor, & Music Director at Univeristy of Cologne, Michael OstrzygaHis work spans composition, conducting, editorial scholarship, and large-scale projects — but this conversation centers on his piano writing, especially his recent solo album Perseus.Together, we explore how music begins — whether from structure, memory, or sound itself — and how these ideas shape a body of work that moves between tradition and exploration. We also discuss his pedagogical work Der singende Wind, his early musical formation, and his recent arrangement of Beethoven's Mass in C for four-hand piano and harmonium, commissioned by the Harvard Choruses.This episode offers a deeper look into the relationship between structure and intuition, and how personal experience finds its way into music.

After helping shape one of the most adventurous music festivals in the world, Ara Guzelimian is taking his final bow in Ojai.In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, we sit down with the artistic and executive director of the Ojai Music Festival to talk about his final season at the helm — what goes into building a festival like this, why risk and curiosity matter in music, and what makes Ojai such a singular place for artists and audiences alike. We talked about favorite festival moments, why the Festival matters and why it matters more and more in a complicated world. And, of course, the momentous return this year of the inimitable Esa Pekka Salonen as Music Director after 21 years.We also look ahead to what's next, as conductor Teddy Abrams prepares to take over in 2027. We did not talk about Great Lakes steelhead fishing, Australian wildfires or the casting choices in Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value."It's a conversation about legacy, transition, and the strange, enduring magic of making music under the oaks at Libbey Bowl. Learn more about the festival at ... https://www.ojaifestival.org/

UNCUT KŌRERO: MICHAEL BEARDEN