Anthony Plog on Music

Anthony Plog (host), Eddie Ludema (Producer)
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Anthony Plog on Music

Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).

  1. Jennifer Hamady, Part 1: The World-Class Vocalist, Teacher, Coach, Councilor, Psychologist, and Author

    4 DAYS AGO

    Jennifer Hamady, Part 1: The World-Class Vocalist, Teacher, Coach, Councilor, Psychologist, and Author

    Jennifer Hamady is a remarkable blend of singer, teacher, writer, and psychologist. As an author, she has penned three insightful books: The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice, The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio, and Learning to Sing. She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today, where she shares her expertise on the psychological and emotional aspects of singing. As a performer, Jennifer has graced the stage alongside iconic artists like Stevie Wond...

    57 min
  2. Mark Scatterday, Conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Part 1: A life in conducting and training the next generation of professional musicians

    21 OCT

    Mark Scatterday, Conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Part 1: A life in conducting and training the next generation of professional musicians

    Mark Scatterday is the Professor of Conducting at the Eastman School of Music and the esteemed conductor of the legendary Eastman Wind Ensemble. Since taking the baton in 2002 as only the fourth conductor in the ensemble’s storied history, Mark has continued the rich legacy of his predecessors, especially Frederick Fennell and Donald Hunsberger. Under his direction, the ensemble has toured the world, performing in Japan, China, Taiwan, Europe, Canada, and across the United States. As a passio...

    57 min
  3. Frederica von Stade & Martin Katz, Part 1: An Opera Icon and Renowned Collaborative Pianist, Reflecting on a Lifetime of Musical Collaboration, Teaching, and Artistic Growth

    10 OCT

    Frederica von Stade & Martin Katz, Part 1: An Opera Icon and Renowned Collaborative Pianist, Reflecting on a Lifetime of Musical Collaboration, Teaching, and Artistic Growth

    On June 9, 1974, the legendary singer Frederica von Stade and the brilliant pianist Martin Katz performed their first concert together—a partnership that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Few musical collaborations have endured for so many years or produced such iconic work. It was an incredible honor to sit down with both of them to discuss their journey, their deep insights on music-making, and their lasting bond as friends and colleagues. Their love and affection for each other...

    55 min
  4. Impromptu Session with Wes Nance of Eastman and Rochester Philharmonic: "Whinnies and Winners: A Trumpeter's Journey Beyond Mahler"

    30 SEPT · BONUS

    Impromptu Session with Wes Nance of Eastman and Rochester Philharmonic: "Whinnies and Winners: A Trumpeter's Journey Beyond Mahler"

    In this deeply insightful interview, host Tony Plog chats with Wes Nance, trumpet with the Rochester Philharmonic, about the often-overlooked artistry behind Sleigh Ride's iconic horse whinny. Wes reflects on his time at the Eastman School of Music, his unconventional teaching methods, and the annual Horse Whinny Challenge — a competition as fun as it is fierce. Along the way, they explore what really resonates with audiences, proving that a well-timed whinny can steal the show!Would you like...

    10 min
  5. Jeffrey Biegel, Part 1: International Concert Piano Artist and Educator - His thoughts on Music, Innovation, and Overcoming Adversity

    16 SEPT

    Jeffrey Biegel, Part 1: International Concert Piano Artist and Educator - His thoughts on Music, Innovation, and Overcoming Adversity

    Jeffrey Biegel is a pianist who has dazzled audiences across the globe, performing with major orchestras from a young age. But his contributions go far beyond the concert stage — He's commissioned over 25 new works from living composers, leaving a lasting mark on contemporary piano music. Always pushing the boundaries, Jeffrey has performed weekly online concerts during the Covid pandemic and even pioneered the first-ever live audio/visual recital on the internet in 1997, broadcasting from St...

    1h 2m
  6. Ed Carroll, Part 1: Mastering Music from All Angles - A "conductor, teacher, student, iconoclast, improviser, director, new music enthusiast, symphony musician, soloist, chamber musician"... and more!

    3 SEPT

    Ed Carroll, Part 1: Mastering Music from All Angles - A "conductor, teacher, student, iconoclast, improviser, director, new music enthusiast, symphony musician, soloist, chamber musician"... and more!

    Ed's career in music has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning multiple roles including trumpeter, teacher, conductor, and entrepreneur. His deep involvement in so many facets of the musical world has made him a leading voice not just in the trumpet community, but in the broader world of music.In Part 1 of our conversation, Ed takes us back to his early days, sharing stories from his time studying with two of the most iconic trumpet teachers of his era—Vincent Cichowitz and William Vacch...

    1h 5m
  7. Clayton Haslop, Part 1: The Virtuoso Violinist - His life as an LA studio musician, and his relentless and creative fight against focal dystonia.

    21 AUG

    Clayton Haslop, Part 1: The Virtuoso Violinist - His life as an LA studio musician, and his relentless and creative fight against focal dystonia.

    Clayton Haslop's journey as a violinist has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 18, he joined the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and rose to become its concertmaster. Over the years, he also served as concertmaster for the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and contributed his talents to numerous iconic film scores, including Titanic, The Matrix, and many others. But Clayton's path wasn't always smooth. In his forties, he faced a daunting challenge when he was diagnosed with Focal Dystonia i...

    45 min
  8. Claar ter Horst: The Expert on German Lieder - "Working diligently, refining like a diamond, achieving freedom like a bird, listening with all your senses, and, above all, being amazed like a child."

    3 AUG

    Claar ter Horst: The Expert on German Lieder - "Working diligently, refining like a diamond, achieving freedom like a bird, listening with all your senses, and, above all, being amazed like a child."

    Pianist Claar ter Horst is a renowned expert on German Lieder, with a special focus on the music of Robert Schumann and Hugo Wolf. Her impressive career includes collaborations with legendary German singers like Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Who better to delve into the rich tradition of German Lieder than Claar ter Horst?In Part 1, we explore what sets the German singing tradition apart from those of other countries, using France as a point of comparison. Claar shares h...

    55 min
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Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).

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    Anthony Plog (host), Eddie Ludema (Producer)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    181
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