Inclusive Arts Organizations

Today on HERo Talk, Darrian talks with JUNO award winning composer Vivian Fung! We talk about her career, music, and upcoming concert on May 30th for the premiere of her new work "Lamenting Earth." To learn more about Vivian, visit her website to learn more about her and her music. https://vivianfung.ca/

Today on HERo Talk is violin pedagogue Elizabeth Faidley! We talk all things teaching students from age 3 to college. What is the best time to start learning violin? How can you be the best teacher possible? Elizabeth answers all these questions!

Today on HERo Talk is critically acclaimed violinist, Miranda Cuckson. She is known for her performances all over the world and her emphasis on performing contemporary classical works.

This week on HERo Talk, Darrian is joined by composer, Jocelyn Hagen. Jocelyn and Darrian talk about composition, promoting women in composition, and incorporating multimedia into the classical music space.

Catch up with Miranda and Darrian as we talk about what will happen in our upcoming 2024 episodes. We also discuss our Small Talk answers about how arts organizations can be more inclusive.

Join Angela and Darrian as they talk with composer, Augusta Read-Thomas about her music and what makes her so well known!

We are back with season 3 and kicking it off with Aubrey Bergauer (better known as "the Steve Jobs of classical music) who is making big waves in orchestral management, fundraising, and promoting the arts. Learn more about her at her website https://www.aubreybergauer.com/ and buy her new book "Run It Like a Business" to learn more about how to grow your own arts organization.

Today on HERo Talk is composer, Stephanie Ann Boyd. We talk about her compositional style, inspiration, her violin concerti, and so much more! Learn more about Stephanie at her website https://www.stephanieannboyd.com/

Today on HERo Talk, Darrian sits down to talk to Dr. April James. April talks about her time at Harvard, opera, health during school, and her book The Tenth Muse: How Maria Antonia Advanced the Pastoral Opera. Learn more about Dr. James at her website, https://www.aprillynnjames.com/about-april-plus-madison.

Today Darrian talks with California-based conductor, Eleanor Núñez. They talk about the world of conducting, along with pedagogy and innovative programming for concerts!