Sinopsis
Hear comments by those who make the arts so vibrant in Hampton Roads - conductors, musicians, singers, actors, teachers, visual artists. Learn about performances and get insight into the creative process from the artists themselves.
Episodios
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Preview of Virginia Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel”
04/11/2011The next offering from Virginia Opera is Humperdinck’s beloved “Hansel and Gretel.” Dr. Glenn Winters, the Opera’s Community Outreach Musical Director, examines the opera and the fairy tale it is based on, presenting musical excerpts and offering insight into the plot.
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Preview of Virginia Opera’s “Aida”
22/09/2011The Virginia Opera’s 2011-2012 season opens with the grandest of all grand operas, “Aida.” This will be the first production of the Verdi masterpiece by the company. The story centers on a love triangle, set against the splendor and pageantry of ancient Egypt. Virginia Opera’s Community Outreach Musical Director, Dr. Glenn Winters, tells the story and present musical excerpts in this preview.
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Opera in the Park
06/09/2011On Sat,urday, the Virginia Opera presents its 3rd annual "Opera in the Park," a fun-filled and music-filled family festival. Dwight Davis spoke with Virginia Opera’s Producing Director John Kennelly about the event.
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The MorMon, Tabernacle Choir
16/06/2011The Virginia Arts Festival concludes its 15th season with a concert by the world-renowned MorMon, Tabernacle Choir, their first in Virginia in 50 years. Dwight Davis spoke with the Choir’s General Manager, Scott Barrick, about the group and their music.
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Lyric Opera Virginia
16/06/2011Virginia has a new opera company, designed to bring opera and music drama to audience in the 21st century. LOV has announced its 2011 – 2012 season of three productions, to be presented in Virginia Beach and Newport News. Dwight Davis spoke with Maestro Peter Mark about Lyric Opera Virginia.
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Richard Danielpour discusses his world premiere
19/05/2011In its 15th season, the Virginia Arts Festival welcomes the acclaimed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio back to Hampton Roads. Their concert will offer music of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Richard Danielpour. The Danielpour piece, titled "Inventions on a Marriage," receives its world premiere at the American Theatre concert. It was written especially for two members of the KLR Trio, cellist Sharon Robinson and violinist Jaime Laredo. Dwight Davis spoke with Mr. Danielpour about the work.
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The Virginia Arts festival Flying Proms
18/05/2011The Virginia Arts Festival presented a new program in its 15th anniversary year – the Flying Proms. This symphonic air show offered vintage aircraft flying to live music performed by the Virginia Symphony. WHRO-FM’s Jonathan Lichtenstein served as co-host and worked to co-ordinate the music with the flights. He spoke with Virginia Symphony Associate Conductor Benjamin Rous about the musical selections for the concert.
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Rappahannock County
12/04/2011The Virginia Arts festival opens its 15th season with an exciting world premiere. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, the Festival co-commissioned a new music theater piece titled "Rappahannock County." Renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon set words by lyricist Mark Campbell in the form of 20 stories of the lives of Virginians at war, vignettes that are by turns poignant, powerful, humorous and ultimately very human. WHRO-FM’s Dwight Davis spoke Ricky Ian Gordon about "Rappahannock County."
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Joann Falletta 20th Anniversary Program
07/04/2011This season, Joann Falletta celebrates her 20th season as Conductor and Music Director of the Virginia Symphony. In this special program, she talks about making music with the orchestra over the last twenty years.
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Preview of Madama Butterfly
14/03/2011The final production of the season for Virginia Opera is the beloved “Madama Butterfly” by Puccini. Dr. Glenn Winters, Community Outreach Musical Director for Virginia Opera, offers his unique insight into this perennial favorite, with musical examples and commentary.
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O Be Joyful English Cathedral Anthems
14/02/2011The Virginia Chorale next concert if a program of English liturgical music written for performance in the great cathedrals of England. Dwight Davis spoke with the Chorale’s Director, Scott Williamson, about the concert.
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Opera Preview for The Valkyrie
03/02/2011Dr. Glenn Winters, the Community Outreach Musical Director of Virginia Opera, offers background and insight into Richard Wagner’s exciting music drama “The Valkyrie,” the second production of the season for Virginia Opera.
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Union and Liberty
24/01/2011Schola Cantorum will present a special concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. The concert feature songs from the North and the South, songs both light-hearted and poignant, all Sun,g a capella. Anthony McSpadden spoke with Director Agnes Wynn about the music.
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Scott Williamson on Alleluia!
30/11/2010Of the many fine offerings of holiday music in Hampton Roads, the concert by the Virginia Chorale is aMon,g the best for putting people in the holiday spirit. This year’s concert is titled “Alleluia! Carols Around the World.” Dwight Davis spoke to the Chorale’s Director, Scott Williamson, about the program.
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Virginia Opera’s Cosi fan Tutte
09/11/2010Virginia Opera’s second production of the season is the sparkling comedy “Cosi fan Tutte” by Mozart. Dr. Glenn Winters, the Opera’s Community Outreach Music Director, offers a preview of this delightful Mozart masterpiece, with music and insightful commentary.
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A Discussion with Lowell Liebermann
08/11/2010The Virginia Symphony, directed by Joann Falletta, presented the world premiere of the Symphony No. 3 by American composer Lowell Liebermann in a series of concerts in November. WHRO-FM’s Anthony McSpadden spoke with Mr. Liebermann about this work.
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Virginia Chorale Director Scott Williamson
22/10/2010The Virginia Chorale opens its season with a series of concerts featuring music old and new. Dwight Davis spoke with the Chorale’s Director, Scott Williamson about the program, which will be presented on October 22 at 8 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach; October 23 at 8 PM at the Chrysler Museum; and October 24 at 4 PM at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
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Pianist Katheryn Stott
15/10/2010In celebration of its 15th Anniversary season, the Virginia Arts Festival presents a concert by cellist Yo Yo Ma and pianist Katheryn Stott. These world-class artists have performed together for many years. Anthony McSpadden spoke with Katheryn Stott about her Fri,endship with Yo Yo Ma and their concert, which includes a special musical birthday present.
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An Evening of Music by Dan Locklair
11/10/2010On Sat,urday, October 16th, the Peter Pelham Concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg will present an evening of music by Dan Locklair, Composer-in-Residence and Professor of Music at Wake Forest University. The concert will feature the world premiere of “Arise in Beauty,” commissioned by Carolyn Weekley in memory of her mother. The choral work will set a text by Angier Brock, retired University of Virginia Instructor. Dan Locklair spoke with Dwight Davis about the work.
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Virginia Arts Festival: An evening of American song with Kelli O’Hara and Rob Fisher
01/06/2010As one of the final events of the 2010 Virginia Arts Festival, Broadway star Kelli O’Hara will present an evening of American Song in Williamsburg. She’ll be accompanied by an ensemble led by Hampton Roads native, now Broadway conductor, Rob Fisher. Dwight Davis spoke with Rob Fisher about the program, and its emphasis on songs by Harold Arlen.