Creative Conversations With Roger Humphrey

Award winning essayist (New York Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Food and Wine magazine, and others) Betsy Vereckey talks about her debut novel, a memoir titled "Moving To My Dogs Hometown". https://betsyvereckey.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Bassoonist Frank Morelli has appeared on over 150 albums, performed over 400 times at Carnegie Hall, been principal bassoonist for the NYC Opera and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and lots more. https://www.morellibassoon.com https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Conductor/organist Justin Bischof tallks with Roger Humphrey about creating the Modus Operandi Orchestra, recording, improvising on the organ, teaching and much more.⁠https://justinbischof.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com⁠

Composer Rachel Burckardt talks about her process for recording an orchestra with chorus, her inspiration for recording requiem mass, her use of technology, and much more.Rachel BurckardtRoger Humphrey

This panel consists of cellist Inbal Megiddo, violist/author Edward Klorman, guitarist Brad DeRoche and myself doing a very deep dive into the Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello by J. S. Bach. ⁠https://www.inbalmegiddo.com⁠⁠https://www.edwardklorman.com⁠ ⁠https://bradderoche.com⁠ ⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com⁠

Pianist Eliza Garth talks about her new album "By The River" as she premiers several new works for solo piano. We talk about her process, her penchant for new repertoire, and working with composers. We also talk about her documentary movie she has produced "Shall We Gather"⁠https://www.elizagarth.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Guitarist/Composer David Day joins me to talk about composing, teaching, performing, and more.⁠DavidDayMusic⁠⁠RogerHumphrey.com⁠

Poet, Author, Novelist, Filmmaker Alan Govenar talks about his new movie "Quiet Voices in a Noisy World: The Struggle for Change in Jasper, Texas" and his many, many other projects. For additional info⁠ please click here⁠: https://www.docarts.com/index.html

Celebrated composer/educator Daniel Strong Godfrey talks about the new recording of three of his quintets featuring the Cassatt String Quartet and various special guests. He also talks about his involvement in the Seal Bay Festival of Chamber Music, his upcoming projects, and much more.⁠https://danielsgodfrey.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com⁠

New Zealand cellist Inbal Meggido has been winning awards for years. In this episode we talk about her new album, the Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello by J.S. Bach, her upcoming projects, and much more.⁠https://www.inbalmegiddo.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The award winning composer/conductor Carman Moore talks about his six decade career, the concerto he wrote for his friend, jazz great Ornette Coleman, his Skymusic Ensemble, and much more.⁠https://www.carmanmoore.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Canadian filmmaker Daniel Ferguson is a multi award-winning, world class story teller. His films are on iMax, giant screen, and domes and sometimes even in 3D.https://www.google.com/search?q=daniel+ferguson+cosmic+pictures&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safarihttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Fantasy author Rachel Rossano returns to talk about her new book, her various book series, her process, the pros and cons of self publishing and much more.⁠https://www.rachelrossano.com⁠

The award winning pianist Terry Eder talks about her love of Bela Bartok, her new album featuring the music of Dohnanyi, her concert series at Carnegie Hall, and much more.http://www.terryeder.com/index.cfm?e=inner&itemcategory=68983

Esteemed composer/conductor Victoria Bond makes a return visit to talk about her new album "Toward Light", her concert series "The Cutting Edge Concerts" in NYC, and her many other concerts.⁠https://www.victoriabond.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Esteemed composer/conductor Victoria Bond makes a return visit to talk about her new album "Toward Light", her concert series "The Cutting Edge Concerts" in NYC, and her many other concerts.⁠https://www.victoriabond.com⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com⁠

Founders Suzanne Stumpf and Daniel Ryan talk about this early music ensembles 37 year history, their ongoing mission, their artistic choices, their newest album "Into the Light", and much more. ⁠https://www.oldpostroad.org⁠ ⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Musician, artist Sally Taylor talks about her project "Consensus"now in it's 14th year. The mostly online project teaches and inspires and promotes multidisciplinary creativity. (Fun fact: Sally is the daughter of James Taylor and Carly Simon)⁠https://consenses.org⁠⁠https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Celebrated violinist Hongyi Mo talks about studying at the Central Conservatory of Beijing, his years at the Detroit Symphony, and his new CD "Metamorphoses" with pianist John Etsell. It's a beautiful collection of pieces by Francis Poulenc.https://www.hongyimoviolin.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violist and scholar Edward Klorman talks about his book "Mozart's Music of Friends" and his just released book "Bach: The Six Cello Suites". If you have an interest in music history, or the music of these two giants you are sure to enjoy tuning in.https://www.edwardklorman.comhttps://mozartsmusicoffriends.comhttps://www.bach-cello-suites.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

William Anderson is an award-winning, highly regarded classical guitarist/composer. We talk about contemporary/modern classical music, his work with the Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, the Village Trip Festival in Greenwich Village, and much more.https://www.williamanderson.ushttps://www.rogershapirofund.orghttps://www.thevillagetrip.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Joshua Altman is the founder and CEO of Beltway Media a communications consulting firm in Washington D.C. Please join us as we talk about all of the things that is required of his firm and the various ways he uses creativity to serve his clients.

Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists in NYC talks about talks about the business side of acting in New York. His clients have appeared on Broadway, in movies, TV, commercials and much more. This is a great peek behind the curtain.https://bramanteartists.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The distinguished classical guitarist Adam Levin talks about his innovative teaching called the Kithara Project, commissioning new compositions, balancing modern and traditional music, touring, and much more.https://www.adamlevinguitar.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Distinguished and award-winning journalist and educator Lucinda Davenport talks about 21st century journalism, traditional and internet news sources, the impact of artificial intelligence and much more.For additional information click here

Veteran character actor returns to talk about life as a Hollywood actor. You've seen his as Kermit in "Shameless" and as a guest in many of the TV shows you love.

Gregg Nestor has released 15 albums and published over 17,000 pages of music for solo guitar and guitar in ensembles. He's also spent over two decades as a music proofreader in Hollywood. We talk about this, his work with Henry Mancini, and much more.http://www.greggnestorguitar.comhttps://www.clearnote.net/Nestor-Gregg_c_399.html

Composer, flutist, educator,Sarah Bassingthwaighte talks about the new CD by the London Symphony called "Orchestrating The Wild" that features only her compositions. Actually we talk about a lot of other stuff too. Please join us.https://www.sarahbassingthwaighte.org

Armenian/American pianist Karine Poghosyan talks about her love of the music of Aram Katchaturian, recording, performing and turning.https://karineplays.com

Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo talks about winning the 2017 Van Cliburn competition, touring, recording, and much more.For more information click here

Russian pianist talks about her recordings, her concerts and lectures, touring, and her unique artistic vision.https://www.fradkina.com

True crime author Rod Sadler makes a return visit to talk about his new book "Depraved Obsession" about the pursuit and capture of a depraved serial killer. Rod is a retired officer and has a unique perspective that makes him a compelling story teller.https://www.rodsadler.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinists Emily Smith and Jessica Wu from the Vega String Quartet talk about their history, their residency at Emory University, their concerts with bluegrass greats Mark and Maggie O'Connor and much more.https://www.vegaquartet.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Swiss violin virtuoso Rachel Kolly talks about her career, her music choices, her recordings and much more.https://rachelkolly.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Danish violinist Christine Pryn talks about the Rudersdal Summer Music Festival and subsequent Rudersdal Chamber Players which she founded. She also talks about balancing contemporary and standard repertoire and commissioning new works.For more information please visit her website.https://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker and author Sheila Curran Bernard talks about her newest book "Bring Judgement Day" about the life and times of 1930's-40's folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly) who gave us "Goodnight Irene", "Rock Island Line", "Midnight Special" "House of the Rising Sun" and many others.https://www.sheilacurranbernard.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violist Emily Brandenburg is the newest member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet. She talks about her journey to get there, the audition process, her love of contemporary music balanced with standard repertoire, and much more.https://www.cassattquartet.com/emily-brandenburghttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinist Jennifer Leshnower is a long time member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet.

The award-winning writer, playwright, and librettist talks about creativity, teaching, and opera (modern and ancient), and lots of other cool stuff.https://www.deborahbrevoort.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The very unique and eclectic guitarist/composer talks with me via Zoom from his home in Prague.http://www.stepanrak.czhttps://www.youtube.com/@stepanrak8926

I'm joined by Janusz Marynowski the director of Sinfonia Varsovia Poland's largest and most successful orchestra and one of Europe's finest. Please join us as we discuss it's past, present, and future.If you would like to know more please visit their website.

Composer, educator, cantor Gerald Cohen talks about writing chamber music, choral music, and opera including his most recent release "Steal A Pencil For Me". For more information and to listen to some of his music please visit his website.rogerhumphrey.com

The award-winning composer Edward Smaldone talks about his projects, his writing style, teaching and much more.To learn even more and listen to some of his music please visit his website www.edwardsmaldone.comIf you're enjoying these episodes and are a fan of the arts please subscribe to my weekly blog at www.rogerhumphrey.com

Maggie Malone is the superintendent of the West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics. Please join us as we talk about their innovative approach to integrating arts into general education in this K-8 public school.If you would like to learn more please visit their website.

International concert pianist Vedrana talks about Beethoven, teaching, her new CD "Chiaroscuro", and much more.You can learn more at www.verdranasubotic.com

Author/activist Jane Jelenek stopped by to discuss her book "Toxic Town Cleanup". Jane has spent 35 years on a citizens task force working with the EPA and other agencies to get a former chemical plant site remediated. Her book Is available on Amazon

Author/activist Jane Jelenek stopped by to discuss her newest book "Toxic Town Cleanup". It's the second book she's written about heading a citizens task force to make the government cleanup a deadly chemical waste site. You can find this book on Amazon

Composer, conductor, educator Lee Kesselman talks about writing choral music, chamber music, and opera and we talk about his new CD "Would That Loving Were Enough". It's available on most streaming Services.If you would like to know more please visit www.kesselmanpress.com

Award-winning violinist/conductor Tigran Shiganyan talks about performing, conducting, and much more. You can listen to Tigran on YouTube

Jamie-Sue Seal is not only a very talented singer/songwriter she is also the founder and CEO of Smokin' Sleddog Records and Togo Touring Artists. Please join us as we pull back the curtain for a brief glimpse of the business side of music.www.smokinsleddogrecords.com