Encore Presentation: JoAnn Falletta - Classical Music Superstar! Music Director Of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. 1st Female Conductor Of A Major American Orchestra. Released 120+ Albums!

This is an Encore Presentation of Robert’s January 2025 interview with Classical Music Superstar JoAnn Falletta. For 25 years JoAnn has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the first female conductor in the United States of a major symphony orchestra. She’s a Juilliard graduate. She studied with Leonard Bernstein. She’s a 2x Grammy winner. My featured song is “New York City Groove”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam, in honor of the fact that both JoAnn and I grew up in New York City. Spotify link. —-------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH JOANN: www.joannfalletta.com ________________________ ROBERT’S RECENT SINGLES: “THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert’s latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------- “DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert’s newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS ___________________ “MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS ____________________ “ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------- “LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It’s been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!” Click HERE for All Links —---------------------------------- “THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle). Click HERE for the Official Video Click HERE for All Links —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy Ravenscroft Kymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com Email Robert - [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.com YouTube Spotify Music Apple Music Email - [email protected]