Hear comments by those who make the arts so vibrant in Hampton Roads - conductors, musicians, singers, actors, teachers, visual artists. Learn about performances and get insight into the creative process from the artists themselves.
Latest episodes
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Interview with Nadia and Christine DiGiallonardo
On Saturday, December 4, Virginia Arts Festival presents a holiday spectacular featuring sisters Nadia and Christine DiGiallonardo with the Festival Five led by Rob Fisher. Rebecca…
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Interview with Norman Elton
Rebecca Weinstein spoke with Norman Elton, who runs the Open Door Concert Series in Williamsburg, about what their journey has been like so far and what their plans are for the fut…
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Interview with Truly Matthews of Virginia MOCA
As the arts remerge in person this fall, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach offers a chance to peek inside the minds of talented young women through an exhib…
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Interview with Opera in Williamsburg
Opera in Williamsburg presents Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) September 10 and 12. Rebecca Weinstein spoke with conductor Jorge Parodi and stage director Benjami…
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Interview with the team behind the New Musicals Lab
Last month, Christopher Newport University announced an initiative called the New Musicals Lab. The New Musicals Lab brings together writers, directors, composers, designers, and p…
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Interview with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's New Music Director, Eric Jacobsen
Dwight Davis speaks with noted American conductor and cellist, Eric Jacobsen, who will step into the role of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's new Music Director beginning July 1.
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The Virginia International Tattoo Returns
Raymond Jones speaks with Scott Jackson, Producer of the Virginia International Tattoo, about the 2021 Tattoo taking place this week at Old Dominion University’s S. B. Ballard stad…
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Olga Kern speaks about performing Beethoven with the Virginia Symphony
Dwight Davis speaks with Olga Kern
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Interview with conductor Gerard Schwarz
Raymond Jones speaks with conductor Gerard Schwarz about his upcoming concerts with the Virginia Symphony and more.
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Dwight Davis speaks with the Virginia Arts Festival's Olga Kern
Olga Kern discusses upcoming VAF chamber music concerts.
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Dwight Davis speaks with the Virginia Arts Festival's Olga Kern
Olga kern discusses VAF Chamber concerts
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Dwight Davis speaks with the Virginia Arts Festival's Olga Kern
Information on the Olga Kern Trio
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Interview with the Stars of Trouble in Tahiti
Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Opera present Leonard Bernstein's one-act opera "Trouble in Tahiti" the weekend of May 7. Rebecca Weinstein spoke with the leads, mezzo-soprano…
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Interview with Ryan Speedo Green
Wayla Chambo talks with bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green about his upcoming Virginia Arts Festival performance, how he fell in love with opera, and the importance of diversity and i…
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Interview with Karla Donehew Perez of the Catalyst Quartet
Raymond Jones speaks with Catalyst Quartet violinist Karla Donehew Perez about the group's upcoming Virginia Arts Festival performance and their Uncovered project, which celebrates…
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Interview with Rebecca Gilmore and Daniel Lau
Cellist Rebecca Gilmore and pianist Daniel Lau are featured in the final performance of this winter's WHRO virtual chamber music concert series. Wayla spoke with them about what ma…
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Interview with Anna Feucht
We're in the midst of WHRO's virtual chamber music concert series, featuring exclusive performances from local musicians. The next concert features soprano Anna Feucht and pianist…
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Interview with Lee Jordan-Anders
We're in the midst of WHRO's virtual chamber music concert series, featuring exclusive performances from local musicians. The next concert features pianist Lee Jordan-Anders. Rebec…
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Interview with Debra Cross and Barbara Chapman
Wayla speaks with flutist Debra Wendells Cross and harpist Barbara Chapman, both longtime members of the Virginia Symphony and this week's featured artists in WHRO's Virtual Chambe…
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Interview with Todd Holcomb
We're in the midst of WHRO's virtual chamber music concert series, featuring exclusive performances from local musicians. Our second concert in the series is by guitarist Todd Holc…