Creative Conversations With Roger Humphrey

Celebrated violinist Hongyi Mo talks about studying at the Central Conservatory of Beijing, his years at the Detroit Symphony, and his new CD "Metamorphoses" with pianist John Etsell. It's a beautiful collection of pieces by Francis Poulenc. https://www.hongyimoviolin.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

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. Please join us as we talk about all of the things that is required of his firm and the various ways he uses creativity to serve his clients.

Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists in NYC talks about talks about the business side of acting in New York. His clients have appeared on Broadway, in movies, TV, commercials and much more. This is a great peek behind the curtain. https://bramanteartists.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The distinguished classical guitarist Adam Levin talks about his innovative teaching called the Kithara Project, commissioning new compositions, balancing modern and traditional music, touring, and much more. https://www.adamlevinguitar.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Distinguished and award-winning journalist and educator Lucinda Davenport talks about 21st century journalism, traditional and internet news sources, the impact of artificial intelligence and much more. For additional information click here

Veteran character actor returns to talk about life as a Hollywood actor. You've seen his as Kermit in "Shameless" and as a guest in many of the TV shows you love.

Gregg Nestor has released 15 albums and published over 17,000 pages of music for solo guitar and guitar in ensembles. He's also spent over two decades as a music proofreader in Hollywood. We talk about this, his work with Henry Mancini, and much more. http://www.greggnestorguitar.com https://www.clearnote.net/Nestor-Gregg_c_399.html

Composer, flutist, educator,Sarah Bassingthwaighte talks about the new CD by the London Symphony called "Orchestrating The Wild" that features only her compositions. Actually we talk about a lot of other stuff too. Please join us. https://www.sarahbassingthwaighte.org

Armenian/American pianist Karine Poghosyan talks about her love of the music of Aram Katchaturian, recording, performing and turning. https://karineplays.com

Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo talks about winning the 2017 Van Cliburn competition, touring, recording, and much more. For more information click here

Russian pianist talks about her recordings, her concerts and lectures, touring, and her unique artistic vision. https://www.fradkina.com

True crime author Rod Sadler makes a return visit to talk about his new book "Depraved Obsession" about the pursuit and capture of a depraved serial killer. Rod is a retired officer and has a unique perspective that makes him 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, their residency at Emory University, their concerts with bluegrass greats Mark and Maggie O'Connor and much more. https://www.vegaquartet.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Swiss violin virtuoso Rachel Kolly talks about her career, her music choices, her recordings and much more. 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 and commissioning new works. For more information please visit her website. https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker and author Sheila Curran Bernard talks about her newest book "Bring Judgement Day" about the life and times of 1930's-40's folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly) who gave us "Goodnight Irene", "Rock Island Line", "Midnight Special" "House of the Rising Sun" and many others. 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 time member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet.

The award-winning writer, playwright, and librettist talks about creativity, teaching, 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 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 largest and most successful orchestra and one of Europe's finest. Please join us as we discuss it's past, present, and future. If you would like to know more please visit their website.

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

The award-winning composer Edward Smaldone talks about his projects, his writing style, teaching and much more. To learn even more and listen to some of his music please visit his website www.edwardsmaldone.com If you're enjoying these episodes and are a fan of the arts please subscribe to my weekly blog at www.rogerhumphrey.com