Viridian Strings (July 2026)

Learning massive amounts of music in a short time frame and collaborating with fellow musicians is all in a day's work for pianist Meredith Stemen. In her new role at Interlochen , she has found the perfect place to play to her strengths and passions. Get to know Meredith Stemen and hear her play music by Cecile Chaminade and Franz Liszt.

Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux has a lot of accomplishments to his name. He was the youngest ever winner of the Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Competition, he was the first classical musician to appear on NPR’s Tiny Desk and he won a Grammy for his 2015 album "Play." He recently visited Studio A at Interlochen Public Radio and gave a performance and interview in front of a live audience. Vieaux explained how ping pong balls, Rush and shelf liner all influence his musicianship. Music performed in Studio A: "Tidal Pools" by Jason Vieaux "Evocación y Joropo" from Suite del Recuerdo by José Luis Merlin

Interim Instructor of Voice at Interlochen Dr. André Peele covers many vocal genres in a given day, but finds a universal philosophy to connect them.

ZaRiah spoke with Classical IPR about their group dynamic, life as professional musicians and what their upcoming tour will bring.

Creston Herron conducts the 99th annual 'Les Préludes' of Interlochen Arts Camp this Sunday. Tune in for the live broadcast at 7 p.m on August 9.

Conductor Robert Moody talks about leading WYSO featuring acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming in "Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene."

High school wind players Samantha Pezacki, Camille Stephens, Nicolás Moen, Soren Hillesland and Tom Wang bond as they prepare music from Mozart.

JoAnn Falletta conducts the fifth WYSO concert of the 99th season of Interlochen Arts Camp this Sunday. Tune in for the live broadcast at 7 p.m on August 2.

The musicians of Viridian Strings previewed this weekend's recitals of piano quartets by Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann in front of a live studio audience. Co-founders Joe Skerik (viola) and Kyle Stachnik (cello) are performing with violinist Claire Wells and pianist Umi Garrett. They'll also appear in Classical IPR's Happy Hour at the Little Fleet and co-host a World Youth Symphony Orchestra broadcast.

Interlochen alumnus Keitaro Harada conducts the WYSO this Sunday. Tune in for the live broadcast 7 p.m on July 26.