Insights & Sounds

Acclaimed a cappella group Voctave celebrates their 10th anniversary in Dr. Sinclair's conversation with founder Jamey Ray. Ray discusses the group's evolution from their first recording session in 2…

Hello and welcome to the new series of Insights & Sounds. To kick off season 2, we have a very special guest with us.

Dr. Byeol Kim is a concert pianist, Steinway Artist, creative collaborator, mom, …

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Carl Orff's Carmina Burana opens with those thunderous "O Fortuna" chords you've heard in countless movies…

Join Dr. Sinclair as he interviews his dear friend, composer Ted Ricketts. During this interview, the two talk about Ricketts' newest work, Songs of War and Peace. This work premiered on November 3rd…

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Giacomo Puccini's early life with a focus on his Messa di Gloria. The Bach Festival will be performing this wonderful work on April 26…

Join Dr. Sinclair as he talks to his friend and colleague, Dr. Daniel Crozier. Today, the two talk about Dr. Crozier's newest composition, his piano concerto, which is premiering on April 26 and 27, …

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Beethoven's life with a focus on his Mass in C. Make sure to rate the podcast and share it with your friends. More information can be …

In this special Valentine's Day episode, we take a fascinating dive into the complicated love lives of classical music's greatest composers and explore the passionate and often scandalous affairs tha…

Join Dr. John Sinclair of the Winter Park Bach Festival, as he speaks with Rollins professor Chuck Archard on jazz, classical music, and spirituals.

Professor Archard has been selected by the Bach Fe…

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Rossini's life with a focus on his Petite Messe Solennelle

The performance you hear of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle was performed …

Join Dr. John Sinclair as he shares with you his favorite Christmas music and the stories behind them. The performances you hear throughout the episode are all by the Winter Park Bach Festival. 

From …

Join Dr. John Sinclair as he speaks with Disney's Candlelight founder Derric Johnson. The two talk through the history of Candlelight and significance of some of the music contained within. If you wo…

Join your host, Dr. Sinclair as he engages in a conversation with the fantastic guitarist, Jiji. Jiji is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Equally a…

In this episode, your host, Doctor John Sinclair, takes you through Mozart’s life and death with a focus on his final work, Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626. 

The performance you hear of Mozart's R…