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Conductor Thierry Fischer says working with violinist Augustin Hadelich is "...a revelation. He's more than impeccable, he's inspirational." On Tuesday's Performance Today, hear Augustin Hadelich in concert, playing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with the Utah Symphony.
On Monday's Performance Today, we learn about a musician's journey from metal rocker to classical composer. Then take a seat for a Nashville Symphony performance of "Conversations with Nijinsky," by Kip Winger.
Darin Atwater is one of the foremost music artists of his generation.
Composer and pianist Aldo Lopez-Gavilan has twin daughters. He wrote a little tune for their birthday, inspired by a beautiful place. Now he's expanded that tune into a full concerto. On this weekend's Performance Today, hear Emporium by Aldo Lopez-Gavilan, in a performance from the Classical Tahoe festival.
Composer Wang Jie says "If you find yourself elated by my music, the credit goes to the muses. If you hate it, well, it's only 15 minutes long." The composer describes herself as "part cartoon character, part virtuoso." On Friday's Performance Today, JoAnn Falletta leads the Buffalo Philharmonic in a concert performance of the Symphony No. 1 by Wang Jie.
Bassist Joseph Conyers is a gifted chamber musician and educator who is committed to education and community engagement through music.
Sol Gabetta plays cello with intelligence, emotion, and a lively wit. She lives in Switzerland, and her career is mainly in Europe. On Thursday's Performance Today, we'll hear from a concert Sol Gabetta gave here in the states with the Houston Symphony.
Demarre McGill is one of the most sought-after flutists of his generation.
The legendary pianist Alfred Brendel doesn't really like to teach, but he made an exception for a young man named Kit Armstrong. The story and Kit Armstrong in concert, on the Wednesday's Performance Today.
