Interplay: Conversations in Music with Michael Shapiro

Michael Shapiro
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Michael Shapiro, composer and conductor, talks to prominent musicians and creators about their work, their response to current events, and their hopes for the future.

  1. AUG 30

    Devony Smith and Danny Zelibor

    On this month's Interplay, Conversations in Music, I had the delightful experience of talking with mezzo soprano Devony Smith and pianist Danny Zelibor, two extraordinary musicians of peerless skills and immense interpretative range - and they are remarkable people. Please be sure to watch our enjoyable talk. www.michaelshapiro.com

    31 min

  2. JAN 26

    Nic McGegan

    On this month's Interplay, Conversations in Music, I spoke to conductor Nic McGegan, who is the most delightful and insightful person. His visions and practice in Baroque and Classical repertoire are unmatched. His dozens of recordings bear witness to his extraordinary joy of life. I think you will agree that Maestro McGegan is unique and radiants a happiness that carries forth with a special love. Not to be missed! www.michaelshapiro.com

    34 min

  3. 10/06/2024

    Malcolm Singer

    On this latest Interplay, Conversations in Music, Michael Shapiro speaks to his longtime friend, composer Malcolm Singer about a lifetime spent in music, from the days of his study with Nadia Boulanger, to his work with Yehudi Menuhin as head of the Menuhin School, to his work with countless musicians, and his leadership in bringing along generations of young composers and players. A thrilling examination of a composer's life. Not to be missed! www.michaelshapiro.com

    34 min

  4. 09/08/2024

    Sara Karloff

    Interplay, Conversations in Music with Sara Karloff and tales of her father Boris Karloff in Frankenstein (1931) and at home. www.michaelshapiro.com

    13 min

  5. 08/25/2024

    Teddy Abrams

    On this month's Interplay, Conversations in Music, I had the great pleasure of speaking with composer and conductor Teddy Abrams about his pathfinding work in Louisville and his new musical based on the life of Muhammad Ali. There is simply no one in classical music with greater depth of knowledge and with more intensity in seeking new and exciting ways of connecting with audiences. I just loved talking with him, and you will too! www.michaelshapiro.com

    33 min

  6. 08/18/2024

    Delyana Lazarova

    We have some wonderful additions to Interplay, Conversations in Music, being posted today and soon. Please be sure to watch out for them. Our first is with conductor Delyana Lazarova, a complete musician, whose direction of orchestras around the world is astounding. Maestra Delyana Lazarova is that special leader with a wonderful sense of line and meaningful direction. Our Interplay displays her individuality and unique insights into making music. Not to be missed! www.michaelshapiro.com

    32 min

  7. 05/19/2024

    Neal Gittleman

    On this month's Interplay, Conversations in Music, I had the great pleasure of talking with Maestro Neal Gittleman, music director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and a champion of progress in orchestral, operatic, and ballet music. Neal's talk with me combines incisive observations about our musical culture, the development of orchestras over long periods of time, and his view of the future of performance. An Interplay not to be missed! www.michaelshapiro.com

    33 min

  8. 04/15/2024

    Daniel Asia

    On this month's Interplay, Conversations in Music, I had a remarkable talk with Daniel Asia, composer and writer on music. From his lifetime of work in music including his years of teaching on the college level and creating works of great substance and direction, Daniel has a special voice, and I urge you to listen to his guidance of how the present must guide the future of creation and what needs to be done. I am with him in every way! www.michaelshapiro.com

    32 min
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Michael Shapiro, composer and conductor, talks to prominent musicians and creators about their work, their response to current events, and their hopes for the future.

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