From the Studio

Verne Windham's remembrance and tribute to Whitworth University Emeritus Professor of Music Thomas T. Tavener, who passed away December 24, 2019.

Jack Delehanty, Director of Gonzaga Theatre's production "Dancing at Lughnasa," visits the studio to discuss the play. Also in the studio are musician James Hunter of the band Floating Crowbar, actors Molly Quillin, Molly Henderson, and Brett Bean, and stage manager Freja Jarvegren-Uecker. "Dancing at Lughnasa" opens Friday, January 31, at 7:30 PM at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, and continues through February 9. For tickets and more information, visit .

Jan Pellant, Conductor of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra, visits the studio to discuss the upcoming performance "Family Pictures." Also in the studio are violinist Yesong Sophie Lee and actor Stephen Shortridge with previews of their performances in the show, which will include selections from Prokofjev, Beethoven, and Mussorgsky. Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will perform "Family Pictures" Friday, January 24, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM, at the Salvation Army Kroc

Pan Pacific Ensemble visits the studio for a two-part interview and performance. The wind quintet consists of members Sophia Tegart (flute), Keri McCarthy (oboe), Shannon Scott (clarinet), Martin King (horn), and Michael Garza (bassoon). See Pan Pacific Ensemble in concert Monday, January 27, at 6:30 PM, in the Spokane Falls Community College Music Building Auditorium.

Pan Pacific Ensemble visits the studio for a two-part interview and performance. The wind quintet consists of members Sophia Tegart (flute), Keri McCarthy (oboe), Shannon Scott (clarinet), Martin King (horn), and Michael Garza (bassoon). See Pan Pacific Ensemble in concert Monday, January 27, at 6:30 PM, in the Spokane Falls Community College Music Building Auditorium.

Donna Skoog, Director of Spokane Children's Theatre's production of "The Three Musketeers," visits the studio to discuss the musical. Also in the studio are young actors Aiden Else, Dacey Else, Brody Else, Crickett Raelund, Cassidy Raelund, and Bailey Raelund to perform scenes from the show. "The Three Musketeers" opens Friday, January 24, at 7 PM, and runs through February 9. For tickets and more information, visit .

Troy Nickerson, Director of Spokane Civic Theatre's production of "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" visits the studio to discuss the musical. Also in the studio are actors Emily Jones, Joseph Hall, and Music Director Henry McNulty, with a preview of the show. "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" opens Friday, January 24, at 7:30 PM, and continues through February 23. For tickets and more information, visit .

Spokane Symphony's 2019 - 2020 Season continues with Masterworks 5: Beethoven's 250th Birthday. Guest Conductor Mark Russell Smith (of Quad City Symphony Orchestra) and world-renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich visit the studio to talk about Beethoven, the violin, and more. Masterworks 5 will be performed Saturday, January 18, at 8 PM and Sunday, January 19, at 3 PM. For tickets and more information, visit .

Whitworth University Music Department's production of Handel's "Alcina" will be performed this month. Director Scott David Miller, Music Director Scott Rednour, and student vocalists Veronica Scafidi (Alcina), Chloe Millard (Morgana), and Kaitlyn Atchison (Bradamante) visit the studio with a preview and discussion. Performances of "Alcina" will take place January 21st and 23rd, at 8 PM, in Whitworth's Music Building. Visit for more information.

Lake City Playhouse opens 2020 with a production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Fun Home," based on the autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. Brooke Wood, the show's director, visits the studio with a preview and discussion of the show. Also in the studio are the three actors who play Alison at various stages of her life: Ruby Krajic (young Alison), Olivia Davies (young adult Alison), and Ann Benson (adult Alison). "Fun Home" opens Friday, January 17, at 6:30 PM, and continues