Harmonious World

Hilary interviews guitarist and bandleader Aleksi Glick.

Aleksi's two latest singles with band Snack Cat are available now and we discuss 'Breaking Point' and 'Fight or Flight', as well as the pandemi…

Hilary interviews classical guitarist Yuri Liberzon.

Yuri has just released an album that collects his expressive interpretations of three of JS Bach's violin sonatas. This is a stunning album, and ou…

Hilary interviews pianist and composer Sarah McKenzie.

There's a brilliant story behind Sarah's latest compositions, produced in lockdown in the UK, while Sarah was stranded at the start of the Covid-…

Hilary interviews award-winning singer-songwriter Laila Biali.

Laila has just won an impressive SOCAN award for her songwriting, to go alongside her 2019 JUNO and her latest single is 'Both Sides Now'…

Hilary interviews award-winning soprano Elyse Anne Kakacek

As well as entertaining the world on social media and her neighbours from her open windows, Elyse has released her new album - Formless  - of…

Hilary interviews pianist, composer, band-leader and amazing jazz accordionist Ben Rosenblum.

Ben's third album - Kites and Strings - is just released, featuring a stunning sextet and special guests.

T…

Hilary interviews composer and conductor Michael Shapiro.

There's a good chance that I'll be jumping on a plane as soon as such things are possible again - this time to see the operatic version of Mic…

Hilary interviews composer William Susman.

William's latest album - Scatter My Ashes - is out now and there's a new one due out shortly, so take some time to listen.

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Hilary interviews pianist, composer and podcaster Chad Lawson.

Chad's approach to piano playing, neo-classical music and mental health made for a fascinating chat and I hope you enjoy it.

To find out m…

Hilary interviews singer-songwriter and guitarist Toby Jepson.

Toby was lead singer of Little Angels, with whom Hilary appeared on stage (and on video) in 1991. After 29 years, this is their conversat…

Hilary interviews Grammy-Award winning composer and bandleader Maria Schneider.

Not only is Maria a hugely talented composer, but she's also passionate about the impact that the data-hungry digital wo…

Hilary interviews drummer Kenrick Rowe.

You may not recognise Kenrick's name, but you have almost certainly heard his playing, as he's one of the UK's go-to drummers. He has most recently been heavily…

Hilary interviews internationally-acclaimed guitarist Sharon Isbin.

Sharon is one of the finest guitarist in the world and her two latest albums - Affinity and Strings for Peace - feature some stunnin…

Hilary interviews Italian jazz pianist Marco Marconi.

Marco's gig at The Pheasantry on London's Kings Road in March was my last gig before lockdown. It was great to be able to chat with him online and…

Hilary interviews New York bassist Mark Wade.

It was great to chat with Mark, who I met on 3 February at Benslow Music, when he was playing with Hitchin's very own jazz pianist Marco Marconi. In our c…

Hilary interviews jazz guitarist Rob Luft.

Listen to my conversation with Rob, where we cover life under lockdown, the future of live music and our mutual dislike of the 'shuffle' function.

To find out…

Hilary interviews renowned cellist Inbal Segev.

Inbal's latest album is a marvellous performance of two cello concertos, composed exactly 100 years apart - Elgar's immediately after the First World Wa…

Hilary interviews Mike Paul-Smith, musical director of Down for the Count.

The band Down for the Count plays swing music and has appeared at Ronnie Scott's and venues around the UK. Their latest proje…

Hilary interviews the hugely successful soprano, Anne Sofie von Otter.

With Anne Sofie in Sweden and me in the UK, this was a great privilege. I had heard the PBO and Caroline Shaw album we talk about…

Hilary interviews composer, pianist and violinist Ros Gilman.

After meeting Ros on social media several months ago, this was the first chance for a proper chat. We cover lockdown, composition, and how…