Apr 24, 2018

Johnathan McCullough was once a defensive lineman. John talks to Kai about how he got into opera, growing up in Los Angeles, and things to do in Berlin. They also discuss what makes Philadelphia great and his love for new works. John shares his working process when learning a role for an opera and the things he learned...

Apr 18, 2018

David Polk is a tour guide. He talks to Kai about the state of classical radio in the US while also discussing the differences between radio in Europe and America. They discuss the the LGBT community in classical music and the difficulty with programming new music at WFMT. Along the way, David shares the story of...

Apr 10, 2018

Kenji Bunch loves Coffee, his rescued Pit bull. He talks to Kai about growing up in Portland, OR, and how pivotal the Portland Youth Philharmonic was in his development. Kenji shares how he began playing the viola and how he began composing after he got to the Juilliard School. They also discuss problems with the music...

Apr 5, 2018

David Ludwig is an eyewear enthusiast. David talks to Kai about his approach to incorporating new music into the curriculum at the Curtis Institute of Music while discussing the importance that it should have in every musician's life. He shares the story of what inspired him in writing his Violin Concerto for his wife,...