In Part 1 of our conversation with pianist Inon Barnatan, hear about the adrenaline rush of being called on to perform at the last minute---which happened recently when Inon performed with the Seattle Symphony on 24 hours notice. Learn about his early introduction to piano in Israel, and about his love of Schubert, including hearing him play a Schubert Impromptu.

SCMS Artistic Director and violinist James Ehnes gives a preview of the 2018 Summer Festival of chamber music. This second half of a 2-part Festival Teaser episode features James Ehnes talking about his excitement around programming pieces that he has always wanted to perform, like the Enescu Octet, and the importance of revisiting old favorites like Brahms, Beethoven, and Bach who are heavily featured this year. Also discussed: James Newton Howard's newly commissioned work.

SCMS Artistic Director and violinist James Ehnes gives a preview of the 2018 Summer Festival of chamber music. This first half of a 2-part Festival Teaser episode is about solving puzzles – the puzzles of programming a major festival with many different artists and repertoire, as well as the musical puzzles that Bach solves in “The Musical Offering” which will be the grand finale of the SCMS Summer Festival this year.

SCMS Festival Artist and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir discusses her musical education in her home country of Iceland and in the United States, her collaborations and recordings, and her experience as a teacher.

Roberto Diaz is a renowned violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this Conversation, he speaks about his vision for the Curtis Institute and some of the innovative programs he has brought to the school. He also talks about his background, recordings, and his special connection to violist William Primrose.

Roberto Díaz is a renowned violist and the President of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this Conversation, he speaks about his vision for the Curtis Institute and some of the innovative programs he has brought to the school. He also talks about his background, recordings, and his special connection with violist William Primrose.

SCMS Festival Artist and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir discusses her musical education in her home country of Iceland and in the United States, her collaborations and recordings, and her experience as a teacher.

Roberto Diaz is a renowned violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this Conversation, he speaks about his vision for the Curtis Institute and some of the innovative programs he has brought to the school. He also talks about his background, recordings, and his special connection to violist William Primrose.

SCMS Festival Artist and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir discusses her musical education in her home country of Iceland and in the United States, her collaborations and recordings, and her experience as a teacher.

Roberto Diaz is a renowned violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this Conversation, he speaks about his vision for the Curtis Institute and some of the innovative programs he has brought to the school. He also talks about his background, recordings, and his special connection to violist William Primrose.