Classical Conversations
Browse our audio archive of conversations with local and international classical musicians. WGTE's Brad Cresswell and Mary Claire Murphy speak with some of today's greatest artists about their latest recordings and performances. Watch the Classical Conversations Video Interviews. Classical Conversations® is a registered trademark of Classical Conversations Multi Media, Inc. and is licensed by WGTE.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Episodes
- 269
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Matthew Detrick: Stories of Censorship
Violinist Matthew Detrick introduces us to an array of new commissions by the Apollo Chamber Players for the album Ban: Stories of Censorship. https://www.apollochamberplayers.org/ban.html
Tue 09 Sep 2025
Avi Avital: Song of the Birds
With the release of the album Song of the Birds, mandolinist Avi Avital joins the Between Worlds Ensemble in a vibrant celebration of folk traditions from Italy, Iberia, and the Black Sea regions. Le…
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Austin Wulliman: Escape Rites
Violinist, composer and educator Austin Wulliman talks about his latest album (Escape Rites) of music written for - and inspired by - the Jack Quartet (of which Austin is a violinist). We hear about …
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Will Liverman: The Dunbar/Moore Sessions
Baritone and pianist Will Liverman returns to Classical Conversations with Mary Claire Murphy, this time sharing his newly adopted composer’s perspective on the release of his first complete album of…
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Dr. Chaerin Kim
We checked in with Dr. Chaerin Kim to hear about her extraordinary experience performing as an instrumental soloist—playing two different instruments in two separate programs on the same stage— with …
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Ashley Jackson: Take Me To The Water
Through the album Take Me To The Water, harpist Ashley Jackson fuses traditional classical music with the rich heritage of Black spirituality. She celebrates, in this Classical Conversation with Mary…
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Andrew Crust and The American Sound
Lima Symphony Music Director Andrew Crust talks about the last LSO concert of the season, "Gershwin and The American Sound."
Fri 28 Mar 2025
BTT: Alice in Wonderland
Ballet Theatre of Toledo presents "Alice in Wonderland." Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine and composer David Jex preview the timeless story which comes to life this weekend on The Valentine Theatre s…
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Peter Gregson: Songs Without Words
Cellist Peter Gregson showcases his signature cello and synthesizer sound in his self-titled portrait album of nine modern songs without words. Learn more in this Classical Conversation, hosted by Ma…
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Lei Liang: Dui
Composer and scholar Lei Liang speaks with Mary Claire Murphy on his album Dui, which he describes as “the ultimate tribute to the past and present bonds that have shaped [his] life.”
Thu 06 Mar 2025
John Mauceri: The Korngold Symphony
Supertrain Records has released Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Symphony in F# in an archival piano recording by the composer himself and in a 1997 live concert performance by the Italian Swiss Radio Orche…
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Theo Hoffman: Schubert and The Beatles
Baritone Theo Hoffman implements a “pop bel canto” approach to his program of songs by Schubert and The Beatles, underscoring core similarities between the two in this Classical Conversation with Mar…
Fri 14 Feb 2025
María Dueñas: Paganini Caprices
Violinist María Dueñas explores capricious works by Nicolo Paganini and his successors, including Fritz Kreisler, Henryk Wieniawski, Jordi Cervello, and others. She surveys the album here in this Cla…
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Composer Cliff Eidelman: The Tempest and More
In this Classical Conversation, Mary Claire Murphy asks composer Cliff Eidelman about the behind-the-scenes of his creative process for film scoring. Mr. Eidelman also comments on his concert discogr…
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Rick Steves: A Symphonic Journey
WGTE's Mary Claire Murphy and Logan Cooney sit down with Rick Steves as he visits Toledo, Ohio on his "A Symphonic Journey" tour.
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Dr. Chaerin Kim: Rendezvous in Performance
Dr. Chaerin Kim returns to FM 91 to talk about the European premiere of her signature work as a composer, Rendezvous, which she conducts in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31DEEYbgvdw. Dr…
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Christopher Allen: Fourth Wall Ensemble
The emerging Fourth Wall Ensemble, founded in 2023, has made a splash in its first year with a double album release, including Awake, with music by Samuel Siskind; and Ad Manus, with vocal selections…
Thu 07 Nov 2024
Liam Teague: Paganini of the Steel Pan
Percussion guru Rob Desmond and Development guru (and percussionist) Dave Gierke talk with WGTE's Mary Claire Murphy and Brad Cresswell about the Steel Pan Band at Toledo School for the Arts, and the…
Fri 01 Nov 2024
Ray Chen: Player 1
Violinist Ray Chen collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Cristian Macelaru to release Player 1, an album replete with nostalgia for fans of video game, television, and film…
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Stathis Karapanos: Hindemith and the Flute
In this conversation with WGTE's Mary Claire Murphy, Stathis Karapanos speaks on the often-misunderstood musical language of Paul Hindemith and introduces his album of complete Hindemith flute works.
Mon 28 Oct 2024
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