Dr. Glenn Winters discusses the final Virginia Opera production of this season, Verdi's epic masterpiece Aida.

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Virginia Opera Preview: Verdi&#39;s Aida

Frederick Ballentine grew up in Norfolk and attended the Governor's School for the Arts, where he fell in love with opera. This season, he made his debut at The Metropolitan Opera with the role of Sportin' Life in their new production of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Frederick talks with Wayla about his memories of Governor's School, his advice for current students, and what it was like making that Met debut.

From Norfolk to the Met: Tenor Frederick Ballentine

Preview of Virginia Opera's "Cinderella" with Glenn Winters

Opera Preview

The Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra will perform in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday, January 25. Rebecca Evans interviewed Andrew Greene, the orchestra’s conductor and founder, about the performance.

Interview with Andrew Greene of the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra

Wayla speaks with French guitarist Raphael Feuillatre, who was the First Prize Winner of the 2018 Guitar Foundation of America Competition and is currently on tour throughout North America. His recently released album on the Naxos label includes a wide range of styles and periods, encompassing both classic works for the guitar and transcriptions of works from composers such as Rameau, Rachmaninov, and Scriabin. He performs two concerts in the area this week, presented by the Tidewater Classical Guitar Society.

Interview with guitarist Raphael Feuillatre

Virginia Musical Theatre presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein review "A Grand Night for Singing" the weekend of November 22. Rebecca Evans interviewed Director Lindsay Eure and performer Tyler Sodoma about their backgrounds, the arrangements in the show, and the moments they're most excited about.

Interview with Virginia Musical Theatre: A Grand Night for Singing

The Norfolk Chamber Consort presents “Traversing the Americas” on Monday, November 11. Rebecca Evans interviewed Artistic Co-Directors Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn about their involvement with the Consort and what to expect at Monday’s concert.

Interview with the Norfolk Chamber Consort: Traversing the Americas

Preview of Virginia Opera&#39;s "Il Postino" with Glen Winters

Caroline Shaw, an innovative composer, violinist, and vocalist, is a guest artist with the Virginia Symphony this week. She was the youngest-ever recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2013, and has written for and collaborated with a wide range of artists, from Renee Fleming, to the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, to Ben Folds. Wayla Chambo talks with Caroline about her creative process, the many musical hats she wears, and what listeners can expect to hear at these concerts.

Curiosity and Kindness: A Conversation with Caroline Shaw

Shakespeare’s Macbeth opens at the Generic Theater on Friday, October 4. Rebecca Evans interviewed the director and two leads about the production.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Generic Theater

Preview of Virginia Opera's "Tosca" with Glen Winters

Friday, September 13 marks the beginning of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s new season. Rebecca Evans interviewed two musicians from the VSO, flutist/piccoloist Rachel Ordaz and violinist Amanda Gates.

Interview with Rachel Ordaz and Amanda Gates of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

On Friday, August 30, the Virginia Stage Company will open a life-changing Public Works adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Rebecca Evans interviewed the Public Works team about the history of the initiative and how it’s transforming our region.

Interview with the Virginia Stage Company Public Works Team

Rebecca speaks with Wayla about the quartet's history and their upcoming concert at the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center.

Ambrosia Quartet Cellist Rebecca Gilmore

Bronte by Polly Teale opens at the Zeiders American Dream Theater on Friday, July 26. Rebecca Evans interviewed the creative team about their personal experiences with the Bronte novels and how Teale narrates the lives and creative processes of the famous sisters.

Interview with the Inspire Collaborative About Their Upcoming Production of Bronte by Polly Teale

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