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Seth Rogan, Comedian, Dramatic Reader and Supporter of Classical Music
Jennifer interviews Seth Rogen, star of Superbad, Knocked Up, and many other films. Maia Jasper teaches Seth how to play the violin. Seth discusses his connection to classical music, his experience learning to read, and his personal take on Ferdinand the Bull.

Martin Katz, Collaborative Pianist and Coach
Julia interviews celebrated collaborative pianist and coach, Martin Katz. Click below to watch the interview. In this interview, Dr. Katz discusses why he chose collaborative piano, his advice to young accompanists, his approach to conducting, how he infuses music with energy, and his concerns about the intersection between technology and

Elizabeth Futral, Soprano
Julia interviews coloratura soprano Elizabeth Futral, who has graced the world’s preeminent stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and San Francisco Opera. In this interview, Elizabeth Futral discusses her involvement with a new concert series, the Salastina Society (in Los Angeles), what she thinks about before singing an

Dick Van Dyke, Ed Asner, Ashley Brown, Richard Sherman, Connie Stevens, Stefanie Powers, Gary Greene, Debra Greene, and more!
Jennifer interviews Dick Van Dyke, Ed Asner, Ashley Brown, Richard Sherman, Connie Stevens, Stefanie Powers, Gary Greene, Debra Greene, and Seth Bronstein at the Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra’s 73rd Anniversary Concert Spectacular at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Vladimir Chernov, Baritone
Julia inteviews renowned baritone Vladimir Chernov, who has graced the world’s leading stages, including La Scala, The Metropolitan Opera, Kirov Opera, Royal Opera House, and Vienna State Opera. This month, he appears in Los Angeles Opera’s world premiere of Il Postino, by Daniel Catán. In this interview, he discusses why

Nadine Sierra, Soprano
Julia interviews Nadine Sierra following her performance at the Loren L. Zachary competition in Los Angeles, where she took the first place prize. In this interview, Nadine discusses how she got started singing, what she finds most challenging about performing, and her favorite music. Earlier this year, Nadine Sierra was