• May 22, 2019

    The Inside Story: Steve Kennedy and IN TANDEM

    Composer Steven Kennedy resides in New England where he freelances as a film music reviewer/commentator, bassoonist, conductor, and keyboardist. He has composed two musicals, two symphonies, solo works, and works [...]

  • May 21, 2019

    The Inside Story: Allen Brings and IN TANDEM

    A native of New York City, Allen Brings received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College, a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate in theory and [...]

  • May 21, 2019

    Composer Conversations: Jim Lentini

    Award-winning composer and classical guitarist Jim Lentini has been recognized around the world for his contributions to contemporary classical guitar music. Studying composition and guitar at the university level with [...]

  • May 15, 2019

    The Inside Story: duo526 and DUO FANTASY

    duo526 was founded in 2011 by violinist Kerry DuWors and pianist Futaba Niekawa at the Eastman School of Music. Since 2014, duo526 has toured Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Japan, [...]

  • May 14, 2019

    The Inside Story: Jan Järvlepp and “Camerata Music”

    Jan Järvlepp was born in Ottawa Canada of Estonian and Finnish parents in 1953. He began playing pop guitar at the age of 12 and took up cello in high [...]

  • May 9, 2019

    The Inside Story: Rain Worthington and PRISMA VOL 2

    Self-taught in composition, Rain Worthington’s catalog includes works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, duos, solos, and miniatures. Inspirations for pieces have ranged from “NYC trucks late into the night, to the [...]

  • May 8, 2019

    The Inside Story: Thad Anderson and LINES & SPACES

    Composer, percussionist, and music educator Thad Anderson is a faculty member at the University of Central Florida where he has roles in the percussion, composition, and music technology fields. Actively [...]

  • May 7, 2019

    The Inside Story: Jiří Skopal and IN HEAVEN

    Czech conductor Jiří Skopal has been teaching and leading choirs for more than 40 years. He has led choirs to international acclaim, one of the most notable being the Jitro Czech [...]

  • May 3, 2019

    Inspirations, Interpretations, and International Call for Scores: Conversations with Flutist Dieter Flury

    Born in Switzerland, flutist Dieter Flury has made a name for himself across genres as a capable, compelling performer in studio and onstage. Having not only performed in the Vienna [...]

  • April 24, 2019

    The Inside Story: Duo Sequenza and YES…IT’S A THING!

    Originally founded in 1988, Duo Sequenza’s passion is to build new audiences for today’s classical music and promote the work of living composers. Comprised of flutist Debra Silvert and classical [...]