The Muse in Music | Strategic Orchestra Programming -- Brett Mitchell on Creative Connections between Standard and New Repertoire

By, Dan Perttu

Please join me as I talk with Brett Mitchell, Music Director of the Pasadena Symphony and Artistic Director & Conductor of the Sunriver Music Festival, about his approach to programming strategically for orchestras.  He loves drawing creative connections across music history and compositional style which yields unified programs where classic "masterworks" are seamlessly presented alongside those of living composers.  Join us for a conversation about how he pulls off this programming wizardry!

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The Muse in Music | Strategic Orchestra Programming -- Matthew Kraemer on Creative Programming for Diverse Audiences in New Orleans and Indianapolis

By, Dan Perttu

In this episode, I talk with Matthew Kraemer, Music Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, about how he leads the programming of music for these two very different orchestras in unique communities. In Louisiana, he blends local talent from many different genres, and in Indianapolis, he pushes the boundaries with innovative new music. Please join us as we talk about the artistic priorities that Matthew manages as he works through his programming puzzles for his orchestras.

The Muse in Music -- Nic McGegan on his Long, Distinguished, and Eclectic Career as a Conductor

By, Dan Perttu

Please join me as I talk with conductor Nicholas McGegan about his long, celebrated career.  From his early days at Cambridge University through his transition to the United States, Maestro McGegan’s career has taken interesting and surprising turns.  While he has spent a lot of his career conducting Baroque music, he also regularly conducts music from the Classical and Romantic Eras, and has also presented works of contemporary music.  In this episode, we talk about the fascinating development of his career and various influential musicians he has known, from Benjamin Britten to Christopher Hogwood and Roger Norrington.  Please join us!

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