Creative Conversations With Roger Humphrey

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

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

International concert pianist Vedrana talks about Beethoven, teaching, her new CD "Chiaroscuro", and much more. You can learn more at www.verdranasubotic.com

Author/activist Jane Jelenek stopped by to discuss her book "Toxic Town Cleanup". Jane has spent 35 years on a citizens task force working with the EPA and other agencies to get a former chemical plant site remediated. Her book Is available on Amazon

Author/activist Jane Jelenek stopped by to discuss her newest book "Toxic Town Cleanup". It's the second book she's written about heading a citizens task force to make the government cleanup a deadly chemical waste site. You can find this book on Amazon

Composer, conductor, educator Lee Kesselman talks about writing choral music, chamber music, and opera and we talk about his new CD "Would That Loving Were Enough". It's available on most streaming Services. If you would like to know more please visit www.kesselmanpress.com

Award-winning violinist/conductor Tigran Shiganyan talks about performing, conducting, and much more. You can listen to Tigran on YouTube

Jamie-Sue Seal is not only a very talented singer/songwriter she is also the founder and CEO of Smokin' Sleddog Records and Togo Touring Artists. Please join us as we pull back the curtain for a brief glimpse of the business side of music. www.smokinsleddogrecords.com

Columnist, author, podcaster Jeff Giles talks about his new book, music, podcasting and much more. You can learn more about Jeff and his new book by clicking this link. visit me at www.rogerhumphrey.com

Chicago based artist Adam Thomas talks about his journey from the corporate world to successful painter. His works are in several galleries around the U.S. and have been seen in national magazines and on TV. www.adam-thomas.com www.rogerhumphrey.com

Randy Ojeda is an entertainment attorney and artist manager. Join us as we discuss the business side of being a successful artist. www.randyojedalaw.com www.rogerhumphrey.com

Award-winning composer/conductor Victoria Bond talks about writing her many operas, ballets, and other works large and small. www.victoriabond.com If you would like to be updated on my guests and their public appearances or new projects please visit the blog on my website. You don't have to subscribe but it would be helpful if you did. www.rogerhumphrey.com

Painter, sculptor, illustrator Pamela Gleave talks about her journey to becoming a successful artist. You can learn more and see some examples of her art at www.pamgleave.com

Brazilian guitarist talks about performing, teaching, and recording. You can learn more about him at his website.

Film critic and podcaster Landon Defever chats via Zoom about movies new and old and his podcast Films From The Void

Megan Ihnen is the Executive Director of Live Music Project. We spoke via Zoom about the organization and its mission to promote classical music. You can learn more by visiting their website www.livemusicproject.org

Lisa Plasse is a musician, educator, and author. We spoke via Zoom about her teaching studio, performing, her ongoing series of books and much more. Unfortunately Zoom added static to my voice (insert joke here) and I wasn't able to remove it. I hope you can listen past that and enjoy this wonderful conversation. If you would like to know more about Lise please visit her website