Jiyeon Choi, clarinetist and educator at the University of Virginia, spoke with WTJU about growing up, being an educator, and live performances. For more on Jiyeon Choi, visit:cvillesymphony.org/jiyeon-choi For more on the Charlottesville Symphony:cvillesymphony.org These interviews air as part of WTJU’s Classical Sunrise, weekday mornings from 7-9am. Youth Teaching Buffet Dissertation Live
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Classical Interviews – Jess Lightner
Jess Lightner, a tuba player based in DC with over 15 years of experience, spoke with WTJU about how they discovered the tuba, the many different kinds of tuba, and their most satisfying moment as a tuba player. For more on Jess Lightner, visit:cvillesymphony.org/jess-lightner For more on the Charlottesville Symphony:cvillesymphony.org These interviews air as part […]
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Classical Interviews – Daniel Sender
The Concertmaster for the Charlottesville Symphony, Daniel Sender, is a violinist who is gaining an international reputation not just as a performer, but as an educator and scholar too. Sender spoke with WTJU about how covid has changed his daily life, losing the ability to perform, and Hungarian folk music. For more on Daniel Sender, […]
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Classical Interviews – Caroline Schetlick
Caroline Schetlick, a recent UVA graduate focused on orchestral and choral conducting, spoke with WTJU about getting interested in conducting, putting together her DMP, and Holst’s ‘The Planets’. These interviews air as part of WTJU’s Classical Sunrise, weekday mornings from 7-9am. Getting into Conducting Distinguished Majors Program The Uniqueness of Conducting UVA Professors Impact on […]
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Classical Interviews – Arthur Zanin
Charlottesville Symphony’s Principal Trumpet, Arthur Zanin, spoke with WTJU about discovering their orchestral passion, the versatility of the trumpet, and the significance of music in education. For more on Arthur Zanin, visit:arthurzanin.com For more on the Charlottesville Symphony, visit: cvillesymphony.org How I found the Orchestra The Different Sounds of the Trumpet Practicing for Trumpet The […]
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Classical Interviews – Adolphus Hailstork
Photo by Fresno PhilharmonicAdolphus Hailstork, a composer, scholar, and musician, spoke with WTJU about his start in composing, meeting a lifelong goal, and his most recent work. Dr. Hailstork has written numerous works for chorus, solo voice, piano, organ, various chamber ensembles, band, orchestra, and opera. Hailstork’s newest works include THE WORLD CALLED (based on […]
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Classical Interviews – Carrie Finnegan
The director of the Albemarle Orchestras, Carrie Finnegan, spoke with WTJU about her concerts, students, and daily life. For 19 years, the Orchestras at Albemarle High School, Jack Jouett Middle School, and Sutherland Middle School have been directed by Carrie Finnegan. Albemarle Orchestras is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment to serve students […]
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Interview: The Path toward Constitutional Democracy in South Korea
Image taken by Dmthoth on wikimedia. WTJU’s Lewis Reining spoke with UVA Professor Emeritus Ron Dimberg about South Korea’s path toward constitutional democracy. This discussion was focused primarily on the period between the 1980 military coup and the 1988 direct presidential election of Roh Tae-woo. Part 2 of the interview will focus on 1988 and […]
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Book Interview: Surviving the War in Syria: Survival Strategies in a Time of Conflict
This famous image of Abu Omar, listening to his record player in Aleppo, taken by photographer Joseph Eid, serves as the front cover image of Schon’s book. WTJU’s Lewis Reining talks with author Justin Schon about his latest book, “Surviving the War in Syria: Survival Strategies in a Time of Conflict.” In it, Justin uses […]