Classical Conversations

Composer David T. Little and tenor Karim Sulayman discuss their recent collaboration on What Belongs To You, an adaptation of Garth Greenwell's novel made with Alarm Will Sound.

Multi-instrumentalist and conductor Dr. Chaerin Kim once again joins us to talk about her music making and the rewards and challenges of playing two instruments (harp and piano concertos) on the same concert.

A conversation with Roger Grieve, who was there at the beginning of FM 91 and has interesting stories to tell about the founding of the radio station and how yesterday is different from today.

Paul Monachino is Director of Liturgical Music & Organist for Rosary Cathedral. He's also retiring at the end of this month. In this conversation, Paul reflects on the past of music at Rosary, his advice for young organists, and his plans for the future.

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.

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 contemporary composers.

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.

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 University of Rochester. https://goluses.com/ https://www.albanyrecords.com/catalog/troy1992/

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 Raindance in this Classical Conversation with Mary Claire Murphy.

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.