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Classical music in West Virginia and Beyond

Friday Question: Who would you like us to interview?

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Who do you want to hear from?

So far, on Classically Speaking we’ve had interviews with Gil Shaham, Andre Raphel Smith (Wheeling Symphony), Grant Cooper (WV Symphony), Ryan Hardiman (WV Symphony Idol), and Chuck Daellenbach of the Canadian Brass.

Next week, I’m talking to violinist and composer Patmore Lewis, because I like his unusual Rillito River Project CD and want to ask him about it, and I have an interview with Jeremy Cohen of Quartet San Francisco that we will be posting soon.  We’re also starting to contact musicians who will be performing around the state over the next year.

So...who would you like me to interview?

They can be connected to West Virginia, or just a performer or composer you've heard, or want to hear, on West Virginia Public Radio.

You never know who will talk to you until you ask.  I can’t promise that I will get every interview, but I will certainly try.  And I’ve found that most classical musicians are happy to share some of their time and thoughts.

I’ll have some follow-up on last week’s Friday question about listening soon, but there’s no time today, since I have to head out to the dentist!

I would very much like to hear from section leaders of the various orchestras around the state. Musicians have great insight to the music we hear on public radio, not just a historical standpoint but a practical view as well.

It would be great to hear about a piece that features the viola, and then from a "local" violist who can speak about the work from a personal standpoint. Hearing these types of interview from musicans who perform on instruments I do not play would be very educational and beneficial as well.
Posted by: Ali at 7/22/2008 2:14 PM


Ali,

Thank you for a great suggestion! (my boss also really liked it--you're helping me look smarter;)

One instrument especially I want to hear more about is the bassoon...hopefully we'll be able to hear from all the sections of the orchestra.

Stay tuned, and we should have some of these interviews starting soon.
Posted by: Mona Seghatoleslami( Visit ) at 7/23/2008 11:52 AM


As a choral singer, I'm particularly interested in Eric Whitacre, a young contemporary composer who seems to exhibit a fabulous sense of humor, balanced by a wealth of sensitivity. And he chooses great texts!
Posted by: CJC at 7/23/2008 5:02 PM


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