205 Episodes

  1. Frederica von Stade and Jake Heggie: Two humble titans of opera and music on their musical friendship - Powerful nuggets of wisdom and heartwarming stories!

    Published: 12/14/2025

  2. Karl Schagerl and Jack Burt: An Austrian instrument-making legacy in conversation with a leading trumpet educator on innovation, mentorship, and musical community

    Published: 11/25/2025

  3. Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen: From Eastman classmates to lifelong collaborators—on the esteemed "Colchester Fantasy", the craft of composition, and a fantastic example of performer/composer collaborat

    Published: 11/8/2025

  4. Amy Scurria and Ryan Gardner: A multi-award winning composer in discussion with Professor of Trumpet at UC Boulder on building connections, understanding, and highlighting the power of embracing autis

    Published: 9/30/2025

  5. Dan Locklair: Esteemed American Composer, Organist, and Educator - on finding your way in the world of music

    Published: 9/14/2025

  6. Ryan Gardner and Tomislav Spoljar: Two world class trumpet performers/pedagogues/leaders discussing the organization, community, and impact of the upcoming International Trumpet Guild Conference in Cr

    Published: 8/27/2025

  7. Jan Swafford returns with his profound insights into the personal lives of composers of the Classic to the Modern eras

    Published: 8/18/2025

  8. Chris Gekker: The versatile trumpet performer, author, and pedagogue at the University of Maryland School of Music

    Published: 8/3/2025

  9. Jan Swafford Returns: The master biographer and composer on the intricacies of the Baroque, and thoughts on his own compositions. (Guaranteed, he has stories about the masters you haven't heard yet!)

    Published: 7/19/2025

  10. Frøydis Ree Wekre: Horn Virtuoso, Legendary Teacher, and Trailblazer in the Oslo Philharmonic Reflections - On performance, pedagogy, international competitions, and a life dedicated to music

    Published: 7/6/2025

  11. Christoph Hartmann: Oboist of the Berliner Philharmoniker and Instructor at the Freiburg Musikhochschule - "Live Your Dreams"

    Published: 6/21/2025

  12. Deborah Rutter, Part 1: Insights from the arts executive of the LA Chamber Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and Kennedy Center

    Published: 6/7/2025

  13. Ron Ramin and Portia Kamons on SEVENTEEN: Giving Voice to a Generation by Composing a Musical Response to the Parkland Tragedy

    Published: 5/24/2025

  14. Selina Ott: The History Making and Award Winning International Trumpet Solo and Recording Artist

    Published: 5/10/2025

  15. Bob Malone: The Internationally Respected Instrument Designer and Builder - On Craft and Kaizen

    Published: 4/27/2025

  16. Gene Scheer and Jake Heggie: Librettist and Composer, both Luminaries of Contemporary Opera on the Collaborative Nature of their Art

    Published: 4/12/2025

  17. John Gibson: Director of the Center for Electronic and Computer Music @ Indiana University, Internationally Respected Composer, and Inspirational Pedagogue (they call him Coach!)

    Published: 3/28/2025

  18. Tom Morris: Long-time chief executive leader of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and international consultant, lecturer, teacher, and writer

    Published: 3/15/2025

  19. Jerry Hey: The Multi-Grammy Award Winning LA Studio Trumpet Artist and Song Arranger

    Published: 3/3/2025

  20. Ashley Hall-Tighe: World-Class Trumpeter, Pedagogue, and Life Coach - On Balancing Music, Wellness, and Life

    Published: 2/12/2025

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Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).