Creative Conversations with Roger Humphrey

Violist and scholar Edward Klorman talks about his book "Mozart's Music of Friends" and his just released book "Bach: The Six Cello Suites". If you have an interest in music history, or the music of these two giants you are sure to enjoy tuning in. https://www.edwardklorman.com https://mozartsmusicoffriends.com https://www.bach-cello-suites.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

William Anderson is an award-winning, highly regarded classical guitarist/composer. We talk about contemporary/modern classical music, his work with the Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, the Village Trip Festival in Greenwich Village, and much more. https://www.williamanderson.us https://www.rogershapirofund.org https://www.thevillagetrip.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Joshua Altman is the founder and CEO of Beltway Media a communications consulting firm in Washington D.C. We talk about what all of his responsibilities are and the various creative means he serves his clients.

Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists in NYC gives a glimpse behind the curtain of the acting world and talks about the business side of show business. https://bramanteartists.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The distinguished classical guitarist Adam Levin talks about his innovative teaching with the Kithara Project, recording, performing, commissioning new works and much more. https://www.adamlevinguitar.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Distinguished and award-winning journalist and educator Lucinda Davenport talks about journalism in the 21st century. From traditional news outlets, internet sources, Artificial Intelligence, and much more. Learn more here

Veteran Hollywood actor returns to talk about life as a Hollywood actor. You've seen him as Kermit in "Shameless" and as a guest in many of your favorite TV shows.

Guitarist/arranger Gregg Nestor has released 15 albums and published over 17,000 pages of arrangements for solo guitar and guitar in ensembles. He's also spent several decades as a music proofreader in Hollywood. We talk about that, his work with Henry Mancini and much more. http://www.greggnestorguitar.com Clearnote Publications

Composer, flutist, and educator talks about the new CD "Orchestrating The Wild" just released by the London Symphony of just her music. Actually we talk about a lot of other stuff too. Please join us. I'm sure you'll like it. https://www.sarahbassingthwaighte.org

One of the most engaging pianists you will ever hear. We had a wonderful conversation that I'm sure you will enjoy. For more information and to hear her play click here.

Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo talks about winning the 2017 Van Cliburn competition, touring, recording and much more. Check him out here

Russian pianist Polina Fradkina talks about her recordings, her concerts and lectures, and so much more. https://www.fradkina.com

True crime author Rod Sadler makes a return visit to talk about his new book "Depraved Obsession". It's about the pursuit and capture of a depraved serial killer. Rod's experience as a retired officer gives him a unique perspective and makes his a compelling story teller. https://www.rodsadler.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinists Emily Smith and Jessica Wu from the Vega String Quartet talk about their history, residency at Emory University, and their concerts with bluegrass greats Mark and Maggie O'Connor. https://www.vegaquartet.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Swiss violinist Rachel Kolly talks about her career, her music choices, her recordings, and her cat. Please join us for a very charming chat. https://rachelkolly.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Danish violinist Christine Pryn talks about the Rudersdal Summer Music Festival and subsequent Rudersdal Chamber Players which she founded. She also talks about balancing contemporary and standard repertoire, commissioning new works, and recording. For more information please visit her website.

Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker and author talks about her latest book "Bring Judgement Day" about the life and times of folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (LeadBelly) https://www.sheilacurranbernard.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violist Emily Brandenburg is the newest member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet. She talks about her journey to get there, the audition process, her love of contemporary music balanced with standard repertoire, and much more. https://www.cassattquartet.com/emily-brandenburg https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinist Jennifer Leshnower is a long standing member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet.

The award-winning writer, playwright, librettist Deborah Brevoort talks about creativity, teaching, coaching and opera (modern and ancient) and lots of other cool stuff. https://www.deborahbrevoort.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The very unique and eclectic guitarist/composer Stepan Rak talks with me via Zoom from his home in Prague. http://www.stepanrak.cz https://www.youtube.com/@stepanrak8926

I'm joined by Janusz Marynowski the director of Sinfonia Varsovia, Poland's biggest and most successful orchestra and one of Europe's finest. We talk about their upcoming tour, their past directors including Yehudi Menuhin and Nigel Kennedy and their future. Learn more about them at: Sinfonia Varsovia

Composer, educator, cantor Gerald Cohen talks about writing chamber music, choral music, and opera including his most recent release of "Steal A Pencil For Me". For additional information please visit his website.

The award-winning composer Edward Smaldone talks about his work, his writing style, teaching and much more. To learn even more and hear some of his music please visit his website www.edwardsmaldone.com

Maggie Malone is the superintendent of the West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics. Please join us as we talk about how they integrate the arts into general education in this innovative K-8 public school. If you would like to know more please go to their website .