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Browse our audio archive of conversations with local and international classical musicians. WGTE's Brad Cresswell speaks with some of today's greatest artists about their latest recordings and performances. Watch the Classical Conversations Video Interviews. Classical Conversations® is a registered trademark of Classical Conversations Multi Media, Inc. and is licensed by WGTE.

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We hear from ballet legend Nigel Burgoine about his new book "The Ballerina, The Mermaid and the Unicorn" and what he's been up to lately.

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Mary Claire Murphy welcomes Josh Gindele of the Miro Quartet to Classical Conversations for a celebration of the holiday album Hearth, a rich and varied collection of traditional carols and holiday favorites in imaginative arrangements by 15 contempo... more

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In his concept album, Mt. Mundane, composer Stephen Emmer invites us to leave the banal behind. He elaborates, in conversation with Mary Claire Murphy, on this collection of 15 adagios for piano, orchestra, and choir.

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Master guitarist and educator Nicholas Goluses joins WGTE for a conversation about his album, "Across the Horizon." In addition to his formidable solo performing career, Nicholas Goluses is Professor of Guitar at the Eastman School of Music at the Un... more

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Uruguayan-American composer and pianist Miguel del Aguila presents the album Torrential Raindance as a colorful showcase of lyrical themes blended with elements of his South American heritage. He overviews the five featured works of Torrential Rainda... more

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Violist Bill Neri speaks on his work at the Sphinx Organization and overviews the album American Mirror, recorded by the organization's self-conducted chamber orchestra and flagship performing ensemble, the Sphinx Virtuosi.

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Violinist Anna Williams and pianist Eri Nakamura relay the latest with the Neave Trio, including a new album of French works for piano trio.

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Cellist Tamar Sagiv makes her debut on Sono Luminus with a poignant reflection on personal loss, collective grief, and enduring hope.

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Nicholas Goluses
A celebrated performer, recording artist, and longtime professor at Eastman School of Music.
Eastman School of Music
Episode: Nicholas Goluses: Across the Horizon
Bill Neri
Director of Ensemble Advancement at the Sphinx Organization
Sphinx Organization
Episode: Bill Neri: American Mirror
Tamar Sagiv
Cellist and composer of "Shades of Morning"
Sono Luminus
Episode: Tamar Sagiv: Shades of Mourning
Avi Avital
Mandolinist known for blending classical and folk music styles.
Between Worlds Ensemble
Episode: Avi Avital: Song of the Birds
Dr. Chaerin Kim
Multi-instrumentalist, harpist, pianist, and composer
Episode: Dr. Chaerin Kim
Peter Gregson
Cellist and composer
Episode: Peter Gregson: Songs Without Words
Lei Liang
Composer and musician known for his innovative works incorporating traditional elements and contemporary techniques.
University of California San Diego
Episode: Lei Liang: Dui
Rick Steves
Renowned travel expert and author
Rick Steves' Europe
Episode: Rick Steves: A Symphonic Journey
Liam Teague
Steel Pan virtuoso, known as the 'Paganini of the Steel Pan'.
Northern Illinois University
Episode: Liam Teague: Paganini of the Steel Pan

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Brad Cresswell
Host of Classical Conversations
Mary Claire Murphy
Co-Host of Classical Conversations

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stephen Emmer: Mt. Mundane
Q: Did you find a particular type of music to be more aggravating for the tinnitus?
Stephen prefers more minimal and mild music, avoiding loud and aggressive genres due to his hearing difficulties.
Stephen Emmer: Mt. Mundane
Q: At what point in your life did you start experiencing difficulty with your hearing?
Stephen describes experiencing a sudden 50% loss of hearing and tinnitus after a performance, which significantly impacted his ability to create and enjoy music.
Miguel del Aguila: Torrential Raindance
Q: When you are envisioning a new piece of music, is there a musical quality that tends to speak to you the most?
The concept of the music takes the longest to develop, with the composition being a very subconscious process.
Miguel del Aguila: Torrential Raindance
Q: Could you say more about the opening Piano Rolls flute?
It's a piece where the flutist plays along with a player piano, and there's a tension between the two as they try to follow each other's interpretations.
Bill Neri: American Mirror
Q: What do you think that some of the pieces on American Mirror bring to the landscape of modern music?
Neri discusses how many orchestras often play 'cover band' roles, but Sphinx Virtuosi presents unique stories through original compositions written specifically for the ensemble.

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Focused on the world of classical music, this series features in-depth conversations with notable musicians, composers, and professionals within the industry. Guests often share insights about their latest recordings and performances, revealing personal stories behind their works as well as broader themes from the classical music landscape. A unique aspect of this series is the emphasis on emotional connections, personal journeys, and the innovative processes that shape contemporary classical music. Listeners can expect to learn about the challenges and achievements faced by artists while gaining an appreciation for the diversity within the classical genre.

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5. Dr. Chaerin Kim
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