Arts Conversations

Raymond Jones speaks with Dr. Tyler Austin, Music Director and Conductor of the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble, about the group's upcoming concert.

Diane Jones speaks with bass-baritone (and Portsmouth native) Davone Tines about his upcoming performance with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tines shared his excitement about performing the Virginia premiere of Philip Glass’ newest symphony, “Lincoln,” and about recording these performances for the celebration of Glass’ upcoming 90th birthday celebration. He speaks of the melodic and meditative nature of the work, and how he connected to Lincoln’s words.

Diane Jones speaks with Josh Groban as his tour brings him to the Virginia Arts Festival. Groban shares his excitement to be performing with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, gives some insight into the music he’ll be sharing, and talks about the joy of collaborating with his father in a performance of “Moon River” for his current CD release.

Diane Jones speaks with virtuoso mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile about Bach, improvisation, and his upcoming solo concert at the Virginia Arts Festival.

Wayla speaks with Virginia Symphony Music Director Eric Jacobsen about Finding Peace at Potsdam, a unique performance that explores a pivotal moment in history in the wake of World War II.

Wayla speaks with Virginia Symphony Music Director Eric Jacobsen and violinist Gil Shaham about their new album with the VSO, featuring music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Antonin Dvorak, and Curtis Stewart.

Raymond Jones speaks with conductor JoAnn Falletta as the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Arts Festival prepare to celebrate composer Adolphus Hailstork's 85th birthday with a special concert.

Raymond Jones speaks with local composer Dr. Adolphus Hailstork as the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Arts Festival prepare to celebrate his 85th birthday with a special concert.

Jana Lee Ross speaks with violinist Joshua Bell about his upcoming Virginia Arts Festival concerts with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, what it's like to conduct the orchestra while also playing in it, and how a stray boomerang could have taken his career in a very different direction...

Jana Lee Ross speaks with Barnaby Smith, co-founder and Artistic Director of the vocal ensemble VOCES8, about their holiday performances presented by the Virginia Arts Festival.