The Ghost Light Podcast (Utah Symphony | Utah Opera)

Conductor Edwin Outwater talks about the new creative concert experience and the current state of Classical performance.

Season 2, Ep. 12 – The fabulous Capathia Jenkins talks about the musical legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, Broadway, and her fight to help homeless youth.

Season 2, Ep. 11 – Renowned conductor Gary Thor Wedow talks about his career path to the conductor’s podium and how new, and old, opera speaks to our heart and mind regardless or our musical expertise.

Season 2, Ep. 10 –Pianist Conrad Tao talks about finding inspiration for new compositions and the musical legacy of Leonard Bernstein.

Season 2, Ep. 9 –Renowned conductor Karina Canellakis talks about her transition from a violinist to a rising-star conductor and the excitement of leading major orchestras around the world.

Season 2, Ep. 8 – Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer, acclaimed creators of the hit opera Moby-Dick, talk about Utah Opera’s amazing, new production, and the inspiration behind turning this classic novel into an award-winning opera.

Season 2, Ep. 7 – World-renowned violinist Hilary Hahn talks about her acclaimed concerts for mothers and their small children, her ambitious encore project, and the thrill of a live performance.

Season 2, Ep. 6 – Renowned composer and conductor Matthias Pintscher talks about his creative process in composing new works, and how music speaks to our heart and mind regardless or our musical expertise.

Season 2, Ep. 5 – Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Mack Wilberg talks about collaborating with the Utah Symphony on the new album, Mahler Symphony No. 8.

Season 2, Ep. 4 – Acclaimed Violinist William Hagen talks about performing Ravel and Saint-Saens with conductor Matthias Pintscher and the Utah Symphony.

Season 2, Ep. 3 – Renowned Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja talks about her upcoming performance of Berg’s Violin Concerto with the Utah Symphony and her highly anticipated sprechstimme performance of Pierrot Lunaire.

Season 2, Ep. 2 –Director Kathleen Clawson talks about the timeless elegance of Puccini’s La bohème and her current production with Utah Opera.

Season 2 Ep. 1 – Maestro Thierry Fischer shares his insights into the music of Camille Saint-Saëns and the Utah Symphony’s exciting recording project.

Ep. 37– 40 Days of Opera - Leslie and Michelle Peterson, daughters of Utah Opera founder Glade Peterson, talk about the opera’s rich heritage of artistic excellence and the excitement of a 40th Anniversary season.

Welcome to Utah Opera’s cultural festival. Enjoy 40 days of opera events, September 1st through October 15th, For more information, and a complete listing of events, visit UtahOpera.org /festival. For our first event, we are joined by Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth who shares some insights into the thrilling 2017-18 Season.

Ep. 35 – Tad Calcara, Principal Clarinet of the Utah Symphony talks about his upcoming performance of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and his love for big band music.

Ep. 34 –The founder and conductor of CineConcerts, Justin Freer, talks about his upcoming performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert with the Utah Symphony.

Ep. 33 –Award-winning concert pianist Kevin Cole talks about his affinity for the music of George Gershwin and shares some fascinating experiences he had with Irving Berlin and members of the Gershwin family.

Ep. 32 – GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Patti Austin talks about her tribute performance for Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday at the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

Ep. 31 – Broadway star Lisa Vroman talks about her upcoming performance with the Utah Symphony at the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

Ep. 29 – Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz talks about the music he wrote for La La Land and the Utah Symphony’s upcoming films in concert performance.

Ep. 30 – The Ghost Light Podcast celebrates its 30th episode with a conversation with host Jeff Counts on his position as Vice President of Operations & General Manager of Utah Symphony.

Ep. 28 –Internationally-acclaimed violinist Simone Porter talks about her upcoming performance with the Utah Symphony, her repertoire wish list, and in finding insights in literature through music.

Ep. 27–Acclaimed Director Kristine McIntyre talks about Utah Opera’s upcoming film noir production of Don Giovanni and the excitement of returning next season for the thrilling new production of Moby Dick.

Ep. 26 – Abigail Rethwisch, Soprano, talks about her unexpected opportunity to perform the title role in Utah Opera’s acclaimed production of Lucia di Lammermoor.