Browse our audio archive of conversations with local and international classical musicians. WGTE's Brad Cresswell and Mickey Miller 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.
Latest episodes
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Prism of Glass with Camille Thomas
Mickey Miller chats with cellist Camille Thomas about her newest release with Deutsche Grammophon, Phillip Glass for Cello. Thomas shares her experience connecting with the vanguar…
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Eric Whitacre's Newest Work
Eric Whitacre discusses his new release Eternity in an Hour with Decca Classics.
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David T. Little and tenor Karim Sulayman
Composer David T. Little and tenor Karim Sulayman discuss their recent collaboration on What Belongs To You, an adaptation of Garth Greenwell's novel made with Alarm Will Sound.
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A Conversation with Dr. Chaerin Kim
Multi-instrumentalist and conductor Dr. Chaerin Kim once again joins us to talk about her music making and the rewards and challenges of playing two instruments (harp and piano con…
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FM 91 at 50!
A conversation with Roger Grieve, who was there at the beginning of FM 91 and has interesting stories to tell about the founding of the radio station and how yesterday is different…
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A Conversation with Paul Monachino
Paul Monachino is Director of Liturgical Music & Organist for Rosary Cathedral. He's also retiring at the end of this month. In this conversation, Paul reflects on the past of musi…
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Nigel Burgoine
We hear from ballet legend Nigel Burgoine about his new book "The Ballerina, The Mermaid and the Unicorn" and what he's been up to lately.
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Miro Quartet: Hearth
Mary Claire Murphy welcomes Josh Gindele of the Miro Quartet to Classical Conversations for a celebration of the holiday album Hearth, a rich and varied collection of traditional c…
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Stephen Emmer: Mt. Mundane
In his concept album, Mt. Mundane, composer Stephen Emmer invites us to leave the banal behind. He elaborates, in conversation with Mary Claire Murphy, on this collection of 15 ada…
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Nicholas Goluses: Across the Horizon
Master guitarist and educator Nicholas Goluses joins WGTE for a conversation about his album, "Across the Horizon." In addition to his formidable solo performing career, Nicholas G…
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Miguel del Aguila: Torrential Raindance
Uruguayan-American composer and pianist Miguel del Aguila presents the album Torrential Raindance as a colorful showcase of lyrical themes blended with elements of his South Americ…
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Bill Neri: American Mirror
Violist Bill Neri speaks on his work at the Sphinx Organization and overviews the album American Mirror, recorded by the organization's self-conducted chamber orchestra and flagshi…
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Neave Trio: La Mer
Violinist Anna Williams and pianist Eri Nakamura relay the latest with the Neave Trio, including a new album of French works for piano trio.
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Tamar Sagiv: Shades of Mourning
Cellist Tamar Sagiv makes her debut on Sono Luminus with a poignant reflection on personal loss, collective grief, and enduring hope.
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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/…
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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 Bl…
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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 violini…
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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 firs…
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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 th…
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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."