American Composer John Biggs talks to Jim Svejda about a variety of his compositions and the stories behind them.

LACO Principal Oboe Allan Vogel is retiring after more than 40 years with the orchestra. In this conversation, Vogel talks to Jim Svejda about his life and work. (musical selections have been abridged)

KUSC’s Jim Svejda talks to Jeffrey Kahane about upcoming LACO concerts, the Sound Investment program, and a very memorable concert.

DAVID SHOSTAC was appointed principal flute of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in 1975 and can also be heard on hundreds of motion picture soundtracks. He’s retiring from LACO after this season. Here he speaks with Jim Svejda about his time with LACO. (musical selections have been abridged)

Composer John Williams talks to KUSC’s Jim Svejda about the music for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which garnered Williams his 50th Academy Award nomination.