Phillip Gainsley's Podcast
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Phillip Gainsley's Podcast
Episodes
- Episode 169: Donald Runnicles
Sir Donald Runnicles, with over 45 years of experience, discusses his career conducting major opera companies and orchestras, particularly his interpretations of Romantic and post-Romantic repertoire. The conversation touches on his signif…
- Episode 168: Max Volbers
Max Volbers is a versatile musician skilled in recorder, harpsichord, and conducting, focusing on 17th and 18th-century music and new compositions. He has performed internationally and teaches at Mozarteum University Salzburg.
- Episode 167: James Gaffigan
James Gaffigan, an American conductor known for his collaborative approach, discusses his extensive work with major orchestras and opera companies globally. He has been appointed the next music director of Houston Grand Opera and previousl…
- Episode 166: William Eddins
William Eddins, former music director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, discusses his extensive conducting career and his co-founding of MetroNOME Brewery. The brewery supports music education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities.
- Episode 165: Kent Nagano
Phillip Gainsley interviews conductor Kent Nagano about his career, including upcoming roles and past collaborations. They also discuss Nagano's books, "Erwarten Sie Wunder!" and "10 Lessons of my Life," which touch on classical music's re…
- Episode 164: Fabien Gabel
Fabien Gabel, Music Director of the Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, shares details of his international conducting career. The episode covers his work with prominent orchestras globally, recent performances at the Metropolitan Oper…
- Episode 163: Randall Scotting
Countertenor Randall Scotting, known for his work with leading opera houses and concert halls, discusses his career highlights, including significant debuts and his upcoming album "The Divine Impresario" with the Academy of Ancient Music.
- Episode 162: The Reasonable Doubts
The Reasonable Doubts is a musical group composed of nine Minnesota judges, including Justice Anne McKeig. Formed two years ago, the band uses music, practicing and performing covers from various genres, as a creative outlet to relieve str…
- Episode 161: Joyce DiDonato
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- Episode 160: Jenny Lin
Pianist Jenny Lin, who has built an international career with innovative collaborations, discusses her work including The Etudes Project, commissioning new piano etudes. She also created the children's book and album "Melody's Mostly Music…
- Episode 159: Omer Meir Wellber
Omer Meir Wellber, the new General Music Director in Hamburg, shares insights into his "no risk, no fun" season programming with the Philharmonic State Orchestra, focusing on dialogue between past and present. He also discusses his book "D…
- Episode 158: Daniel Kellogg
Daniel Kellogg, president of Young Concert Artists (YCA), shares insights into the organization founded in 1961 by Susan Wadsworth. YCA has a history of supporting emerging classical musicians, and Kellogg discusses future plans for the 20…
- Episode 157: Enrique Mazzola
Enrique Mazzola, music director at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, discusses his career, current productions, and his dedication to bel canto opera. The episode covers his work with various international orchestras and his commitment to mentor…
- Episode 156: Nancy Zhou
Nancy Zhou, a violinist with a background in Chinese traditional music and studies at Harvard and NEC, has collaborated with numerous orchestras worldwide. She also leads masterclasses and workshops focused on musician well-being. Her debu…
- Episode 155: Alex Bonoff
Phillip Gainsley interviews Alex Bonoff, a cantorial soloist at Temple Israel of Minneapolis. They discuss his work as a composer, orchestrator, producer, audio engineer, and music director for projects in film, television, and theatre, in…
- Episode 154: Robert Marx
This episode features Robert Marx, president of The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation. The discussion covers his career in arts philanthropy, his work with the Metropolitan Opera, and his leadership roles at the New York Public Librar…
- Episode 153: David Feheley
David Feheley, Technical Director at the Metropolitan Opera, shares details about his extensive career in theatrical and opera production. With 20 years of experience, his work includes roles at the Stratford Festival, the Canadian Opera C…
- Episode 152: Steven Blier
Steven Blier, artistic director of the New York Festival of Song, shares details about his extensive career, including his work on over 150 festival programs, recital collaborations, recordings, and faculty position at the Juilliard School.
- Episode 151: Lawrence Perelman
Lawrence Perelman shares his journey from aspiring performing arts channel creator to founding Semantix Creative Group and co-launching Carnegie Hall+. He highlights the influence of his parents' encouragement to take risks and a formative…
- Episode 150: Earl Schub
Phillip Gainsley interviews Earl J. Schub, detailing his extensive career in arts administration and education. Schub discusses his time as dean at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, his work with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and his s…
- Episode 149: Richard Schoch
Richard Schoch, a professor of drama, discusses his historical research on theater, Shakespeare, and musical theater. His books include 'Shakespeare's House' and 'How Sondheim Can Change Your Life', exploring connections between Sondheim's…
- Episode 148: Jim Griffith
Jim Griffith, executive director of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, shares his experience founding and leading arts organizations like the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival. An accomplished viol…
- Episode 147: Dave Bennett
Dave Bennett, a jazz artist, began his touring career at 14 and has performed with numerous orchestras and at jazz festivals. His album "Blood Moon" charted on Billboard, and he recently released a gospel project.
- Episode 146: Behzod Abduriamov
This episode features pianist Behzod Abduraimov, discussing his musicality, technique, and performances with orchestras like the Philharmonia Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic. It also covers his recent album releases and his early pi…
- Episode 145: Ken Ludwig
Phillip Gainsley speaks with playwright Ken Ludwig about his celebrated works such as "Lend Me a Tenor" and "Crazy For You," discussing their critical and commercial success on Broadway and in the West End. The conversation also touches up…
- Episode 144: Charles Neidich
Phillip Gainsley speaks with clarinetist Charles Neidich, exploring Neidich's musical career, his role as artistic director of the Wa Concert Series, and his academic background in anthropology at Yale University.
- Episode 143: Carlos Simon
Composer Carlos Simon discusses his musical background, his role at the Kennedy Center, and his works including "Gospel Mass" and "brea(d)th." The conversation also covers his creative process and reflections on his professional career.
- Episode 142: Kathleen Marshall and Steve Ridley
Kathleen Marshall details her Broadway career, from assisting her brother Rob to directing and choreographing revivals like Wonderful Town and Anything Goes, for which she won a Laurence Olivier Award. Steve Ridley discusses his work as a…
- Episode 141: Daniela Candillari
Conductor and composer Daniela Candillari discusses her background, education, and professional career, including her work with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, New York Philharmonic, and various international opera houses.
- Episode 140: Anthony Roth Costanzo
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who began performing professionally at 11, discusses his extensive career across opera, concert, and film. He is the current General Director of Opera Philadelphia and has received multiple awards, inclu…
- Episode 139: Freya Waley-Cohen
Composer Freya Waley-Cohen discusses her work, recent commissions, and upcoming projects in this conversation from her home in London. Topics include her debut disc 'Spell Book', recent performances, and her experiences as an associate com…
- Episode 138: Peter Boyer
Phillip Gainsley interviews composer Peter Boyer, discussing Boyer's significant orchestral works such as Ellis Island: The Dream of America and The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers. Boyer also shares insights into his fi…
- Episode 137: Brent Assink
Brent Assink, former executive director of the San Francisco Symphony, discusses his career in arts leadership. His work included significant artistic and community growth, creative projects with Michael Tilson Thomas, and leadership roles…
- Episode 136: The King's Singers
Phillip Gainsley's Podcast features The King's Singers, an a cappella group with over 50 years of experience. They are known for their technique, versatility, and musicianship.
- Episode 135: Kathleen van Bergen
Kathleen van Bergen, CEO and president of Artis—Naples, shares insights on her leadership, which has prioritized financial growth, debt elimination, and endowment expansion. Her vision for multidisciplinary programming enhances patron expe…
- Episode 134: Gianandrea Noseda
Phillip Gainsley interviews Gianandrea Noseda, the music director of the National Symphony Orchestra. Noseda shares details about his career, including his roles with the Zurich Opera, his recordings, and his conducting experiences with va…
- Episode 133: Thomas W. Morris
Thomas W. Morris, who led the Boston Symphony and The Cleveland Orchestra, shares insights from his career in classical music and his experiences at the Ojai Music Festival. His book, "Always The Music," details his journey, institutional…
- Episode 132: Danieli Rustioni, principal guest conductor designate, Metropolitan Opera
Daniele Rustioni, recognized as "Best Conductor" by the International Opera Awards in 2022, shares insights into his extensive opera repertoire, which includes over 70 works. He discusses his tenure as music director of Opéra National de L…
- Episode 131: Jan Vogler
Cellist Jan Vogler discusses his extensive international career, collaborations spanning classical music, poetry, and film, and his leadership roles at the Dresden Music Festival and Moritzburg Festival.
- Episode 130: Sharon Isbin
Sharon Isbin, recipient of multiple prestigious awards including Musical America Worldwide's 2020 Instrumentalist of the Year and induction into the Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame, discusses her career as a guitarist. The conver…
- Episode 129: Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss shares his profound connection with music, describing it as challenging and
- Episode 128: Andreas Landin
Swedish baritone Andreas Landin shares details about his extensive career, including roles in contemporary opera, classic repertoire, and oratorios. He has performed in major European opera houses and had new roles written for him by Scand…
- Episode 127: Philip Brunelle, artistic director of VocalEssence, leads Kristina
Philip Brunelle, artistic director of VocalEssence, discusses the concert version of the musical Kristina. The musical, based on Vilhelm Moberg's novels about 19th-century Swedish migration to America, was performed in Swedish in Minneapol…
- Episode 126: Jeremy Denk
Jeremy Denk, an award-winning American pianist, is known for his interpretations of Charles Ives and his insightful writing on music. His memoir, "Every Good Boy Does Fine," was a bestseller, and his latest album of Mozart piano concertos…
- Episode 125: Sarah Hicks
Phillip Gainsley interviews Sarah Hicks, a conductor, educator, producer, writer, and speaker known for her work with major orchestras and film music. They discuss her projects, including "Music and Healing," a collaboration with the Minne…
- Episode 124: Winchendon Music Festival, Andrew Arceci founder and music director
Phillip Gainsley's Podcast features Andrew Arceci, founder and music director of the Winchendon Music Festival, and guitarist Colin Davin. The festival, founded in 2016, is a non-profit series in Winchendon, Massachusetts, offering free co…
- Episode 123: Matthew Barley
Matthew Barley is a cellist known for his boundary-free musical approach, incorporating improvisation, education, and multi-genre collaborations. His projects include community programs with young people, premieres of new concertos, and a…
- Episode 122: Chad Goodman
Chad Goodman, the new music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and artistic director of IlluminArts, shares insights from his career. He discusses his experience with the New World Symphony, educational programs, and his book aimed a…
- Episode 121: Peter Rothstein
In this episode recorded in January 2023, Phillip Gainsley speaks with Peter Rothstein, the producing artistic director at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Rothstein discusses his extensive experience directing theater, musical theater, and opera,…
- Episode 120: Teddy Abrams
Phillip Gainsley speaks with Teddy Abrams, the 2022 Conductor of the Year and music director of the Louisville Orchestra. They discuss Abrams's role in the orchestra's renewal, his work as a composer, and his upcoming musical about Muhamma…