Interviews

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Interview With Pianist and Educator Chi Hoi Jimmy Cheung: His Musical Adventures
Meet Dr. Jimmy Cheung, a pianist and educator who was born in Hong Kong but currently resides in the United States. He is also a double bass player. He recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).
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Meet Leszek Możdżer: the Jazz Gem and Pianist from Poland
Leszek Możdżer is considered as the greatest gift of Jazz in Poland. A virtuosic pianist, composer, and producer, Możdżer has recently released an album, “Composites,” and was featured in a documentary, Chopin: I am Not Afraid of Darkness. Both the
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Interview With Two Polish Treasures: Agnieszka Duczmal and Anna Duczmal-Mroz
Agnieszka Duczmal and Anna Duczmal-Mroz are a mother and daughter who are both successful conductors. Maestra Agnieszka founded the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra in Poznan, Poland, in 1968, which is now the official chamber orchestra of Polish Radio. The orchestra recently
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Interview With Yohanan Cinnamon, Composer and Self-Taught Musician
Meet Yohanan Cinnamon, a composer based in Jerusalem. His recent album, Piano & Strings, features two suites that he composed and were arranged by Israel Edelson, a former assistant conductor to Maestro Leonard Bernstein. As the album title implies, Cinnamon
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Georgina Rossi and Silvie Cheng: Searching for South American Sounds
Georgina Rossi is a violist and Silvie Cheng is a pianist. They have been working together for almost ten years. Their collaboration began when they were still in school and discovered their mutual love for performing music from South America.
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What Does a Stage Director Do?
Interview With Luisa Cuesta- Stage Director From Ecuador
Luisa Cuesta is a highly experienced stage director who has directed numerous stage productions, including “Mooch the Magnificent” by Lauren Bernofsky, an opera for young audiences. I was introduced to Luisa by Lauren when I asked for her opinion on
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When You Fall in Love With Music
An Interview With Pianist and Conductor Yuxin Dai
Yuxin Dai developed a love and passion for music at 5 when she began taking piano lessons. Currently, she is not only a skilled pianist but also an accomplished conductor, serving as an Assistant Conductor for the Northwestern University Symphony
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Interview With Sherry Grant- a Cellist, a Pianist, and a Poet
Sherry Grant is a classical musician originally from Taiwan, now living in New Zealand. She is a cellist, a solo and collaborative pianist, and a poet. In 2019, she organized and performed in 12 concerts, 10 of which were with
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