The Ghost Light Podcast (Utah Symphony | Utah Opera)

Baiba Skride- Season 3, Ep. 4- World-renowned violinist, Baiba Skride talks about playing on the Yfrah Neaman Stradivarius, being able to perform with her sister, and her upcoming commissions.

Garnett Bruce- Season 3 Ep. #3- Prominent American Opera Director, Garnett Bruce talks about the legacy of Leonard Bernstein and his operetta sensation Candide.

Carol Anderson- Season 3, Ep. 2- Principal Coach of the Utah Opera, Carol Anderson talks about all the work that goes into preparing for an opera production and in her excitement for new opera.

Season 3, Episode # 1- In this special, "live" Ghost Light Podcast, Jeff talks with renowned composer Andrew Norman about the evolving landscape of music from his earlier works to his latest commission: Suspend a fantasy for piano and orchestra.

Conductor Edwin Outwater talks about the new creative concert experience and the current state of Classical performance.

Season 2, Ep. 12 – The fabulous Capathia Jenkins talks about the musical legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, Broadway, and her fight to help homeless youth.

Season 2, Ep. 11 – Renowned conductor Gary Thor Wedow talks about his career path to the conductor’s podium and how new, and old, opera speaks to our heart and mind regardless or our musical expertise.

Season 2, Ep. 10 –Pianist Conrad Tao talks about finding inspiration for new compositions and the musical legacy of Leonard Bernstein.

Season 2, Ep. 9 –Renowned conductor Karina Canellakis talks about her transition from a violinist to a rising-star conductor and the excitement of leading major orchestras around the world.

Season 2, Ep. 8 – Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer, acclaimed creators of the hit opera Moby-Dick, talk about Utah Opera’s amazing, new production, and the inspiration behind turning this classic novel into an award-winning opera.