KRCB Curtain Call

Curtain Call - May 18, 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:54:17 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with actress Heather Gordon and director Sheri Lee Miller. They talk about "Born Yesterday,” May 25th through June 10th at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, jazz pianist Eric Muhler previews his Wednesday evening performance at Yoshi’s Jazz Club, San Francisco.

Finally, director Beth Craven and cast members talk about Sam Shepard's play "Fool for Love," May 25th through June 3rd at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - May 11, 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:52:05 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Bruno Ferrandis his brother, flute soloist Jean Ferrandis. They talk about the next concert set of Santa Rosa Symphony, this weekend at Wells Fargo Center, as well as the next Santa Rosa Symphony season in residence at Green Music Center.

Next, actress Shannon Rider previews "Legally Blonde,” May 11th through 20th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, New York Philharmonic Principal Trombonist Joe Alessi talks about his musical life and his Friday evening benefit performance at Sonoma State University.

Curtain Call - May 4, 2012

Fri, 4 May 2012 17:42:14 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with director Michael Fontaine and actors Mary Gannon Graham and John Shillington. They talk about “Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins,” May 11th through 27th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, organist James Warren talks about his performance of Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony in the same concert with American Philharmonic Sunday at 3:30 PM at Wells Fargo Center.

Finally, past National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia reads from his new book of poetry "Pity the Beautiful" and previews his appearance Friday evening at Copperfields.

Curtain Call - April 27, 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:05:12 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with American Philharmonic – Sonoma County Music Director candidate Norman Gamboa. They talk about his program “Emperor and King,” featuring Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto and Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony, May 5th at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, Japanese bamboo flute Grand Master Riley Lee, joined by Elliot Kallen, previews his concert “The Sound of Bamboo,” Friday evening at The Church of the One Tree, as well as the Sonoma County Matsuri Festival, Saturday afternoon in Juilliard Park.

Finally, hoofer Nick Bowman previews Rhythmic Circus, Friday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Curtain Call - April 20, 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:05:08 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with activist musician Si Kahn. They talk about his new romantic musical comedy, "Silver Spoon" April 19th through May 5th at Main Stage West, as well as his April 23rd Birthday Benefit Concert celebrating the first anniversary of Main Stage West.

Next, Directors / Choreographers Kristen Daley and Nancy Lyons preview the "2012 Spring Dance Concert,” April 20th through 28th at Evert B. Person Theatre, Sonoma State University.

Curtain Call - April 13, 2012

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:55:22 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary young pianist Natasha Paremski. They talk about her Sunday afternoon recital at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, a crowning finale for the Concerts Grand series.

Next, cellist Alexander Walsh-Wilson previews Alexander String Quartet’s Friday evening concert at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, featuring the premiere of Cindy Cox’s new quartet commissioned by Alexander String Quartet.

Finally, cellist Alex Kelly talks about his new CD "solos" and his April 19th and 28th CD-release shows.

Curtain Call - April 6, 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:39:28 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with comedienne Paula Poundstone. They talk about her comedic life and her Thursday evening performance at Napa Valley Opera House.

Next, filmmaker Matthew Cortez Temple talks about his short film “The Luckiest Man Alive,” which is being shown in the Sonoma International Film Festival, April 11th through 15th.

Finally, actress Ashley McKenna and director Craig Miller preview "The Marvelous Wonderettes,” April 20th through May 13th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - March 30, 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:34:43 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with conductor and Music Director Candidate John Kendall Bailey. They talk about his American Philharmonic – Sonoma County concert, “A World Transformed,” Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, violinist Nicholas Kitchen previews Borromeo String Quartet’s Saturday evening concert for Redwood Arts Council Chamber Music in Occidental.

Finally, extraordinary pianist Simone Dinnerstein talks about her new recording “Something Almost Being Said.”

Curtain Call - March 23, 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:16:52 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary young violinist Nigel Armstrong. They talk about his musical life, and about his Sunday afternoon recital for Sonoma Chamber Music Society.

Next, Program Director Jason Perdue and Co-Artistic Director Teresa Book Webster preview the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, March 29th through April 1st.

Finally, the inimitable Reed Martin talks about The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s two benefit performances of "The Complete World of Sports (abridged)," Monday evening at the Sebastiani Theater to benefit both the Theater and SonomaValley High School Drama Department, and Tuesday evening at Santa Rosa Junior College to benefit the SRJC Theater Arts Department.

Curtain Call - March 16, 2012

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:07:12 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with the elegant Eroica Trio. They talk about their performances of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center, as well as their March 25th recital for Mill Valley Chamber Music Society.

Next, baritone Anders Froehlich and Director Elly Lichenstein preview Mozart’s opera "Don Giovanni”, March 23rd through April 15th at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, Celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball talks about his St. Patrick’s Day concert, Saturday evening at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Finally, pianist Paul Barnes previews his Sunday afternoon concert of music by his friend Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and concluding with Liszt's monumental B-Minor Sonata, at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College, for Concerts Grand.

Curtain Call - March 9, 2012

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:18:58 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with actor Jon Robin and director Judy Navas. They talk about Sonoma State University Theater Department’s production of "Loot," March 8th through 17th at Person Theater.

Next, electric cellist/composer Zoë Keating talks about her live performances with Magik*Magik Orchestra in the world premiere of ODC/Dance’s "Breathing Underwater,” created by ODC Artistic Director & Founder Brenda Way, March 15th through 25th at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Curtain Call - March 2, 2012

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:33:54 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with legendary conductor Charles Dutoit. They continue their conversation about the art of music, AND about his performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto” with soloist Arabella Steinbacher, as well as Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra” with San Francisco Symphony, Friday and Saturday evenings at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, noted actor Charles Siebert talks about his Broadway performances of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” under the oversight of playwright Tennessee Williams, and his current role as Big Daddy in the 6th Street Playhouse production, March 9th through 25th.

Finally, playwright/actor David Templeton and actress Liz Jahren preview his new play "Pinky,” March 9th through 25th at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - February 24, 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:19:26 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first actor Keith Baker and playwright Rebecca Miller. They talk about “Fault Lines,” a drama born of her confrontation with the tragedy of her childhood friend Polly Klaas, running through February 25th at Main Stage West.

Next, pianist Lara Downes talks about her new CD “13 Ways of Looking at the Goldberg: Bach Reimagined,” which she performs in recital Sunday afternoon in Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus for Concerts Grand.

Finally, author Deborah Strobin talks about her new memoir, co-written with her brother, fashion designer Ilie Wacs, “An Uncommon Journey: From Vienna to Shanghai to America, A Brother and Sister Escape to Freedom During World War II.”

Curtain Call - February 17, 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:30:08 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with jazz violin sensation Regina Carter. They talk about her latest CD “Reverse Thread” and her Friday evening performance at Napa Valley Opera House.

Next, Maestro Edo de Waart previews his performances with the San Francisco Symphony, Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, violinist Michel Snethlege talks about Aioli Jazz Trio’s performance, Saturday evening at Cinnabar Theater.

Curtain Call - February 10, 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:29:20 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Bruno Ferrandis. They talk about the next Santa Rosa Symphony concert, "Bring on the Horns," Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, director David Lear and actress Dana Scott preview David Auburn’s drama "Proof," February 10th through 26th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, playwright/actor Fred Curchack and actress Laura Jorgensen talk about their new stage work "Burying Our Father: A Biblical Debacle" February 10th through 17th at Cinnabar Theater.

Curtain Call - February 3, 2012

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:12:47 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Elena Ulyanova. They talk about her performance of Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" with American Philharmonic - Sonoma County, Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, actors Zachary Hasbany and Vanessa Begley preview "Oklahoma," February 9th through 19th at Person Theater, Sonoma State University.

Finally, jazz vocalist Bonnie Brooks talks about her Valentine Cabaret, February 12th at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Curtain Call - January 27, 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:13:59 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist/violist/conductor Pinchas Zukerman. They talk about his performances with San Francisco Symphony, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, Hans Schuman talks about Metta Quintet’s new CD "Big Drum Small World" and JazzReach, Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Finally, American Philharmonic Music Director Candidate Evan Craves talks about American Philharmonic - Sonoma County’s concert "The Grand Tour," February 5th at Wells Fargo Center.

Curtain Call - January 20, 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:13:19 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist and conductor laureate Jeffrey Kahane. They talk about his performance of Mozart’s 25th Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov's Third Symphony with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, conductor Pablo Heras-Casado talks about his musical life and previews his concert with San Francisco Symphony, Friday and Saturday evenings at Davies Symphony Hall.

Finally, The Boston Trio's violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Heng-Jin Park talk about their Saturday evening Redwood Arts Council concert at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Curtain Call - January 13, 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:28 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with San Francisco Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Barantschik. They talk about his Sunday afternoon recital with San Francisco Symphony pianist Robin Sutherland at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, Director Scott van der Horst & company preview "Spring Awakening," January 20th through 29th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, librettist and director Mark Streshinsky talks about "Machine: A Fire Opera," running through January 21st at The Crucible in Oakland.

Curtain Call - January 6, 2012

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:45:59 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Christian Tetzlaff. They’ll talk about his performance of the Ligeti Violin Concerto with San Francisco Symphony, Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, cast members Jeff Cote and Daniela Innocenti Beem preview "The Drowsy Chaperone," January 15th through February 5th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, Steve Bhaerman talks about his January 13th Cotati performance "Swami Beyondananda Comes Fool Circle!".

Curtain Call - December 30, 2011

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:25:50 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Director Craig Miller. They talk about "The 39 Steps," an action-packed, comical version of the famous Hitchcock film, with four actors playing all the roles, January 6th through 22nd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, noted violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks about music for violin alone, and about her new solo violin CD "Capricho Latino."

Curtain Call - December 23, 2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:35:39 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with renowned cellist David Finckel. They celebrate his 60th birthday, talking about his recent honor, with his wife Wu Han, as Musical America’s Musicians of the Year, about his new recordings with Wu Han and with Emerson Quartet on Artistled and Sony, about the launch of "Chamber Music Today" in South Korea, and about his popular online cello talks.

Next, director Michael Fontaine and actress Elly Lichenstein preview "Tomfoolery," a musical review of songs by Tom Lehrer, New Years Eve through January 22nd at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, Richard and Sandy Riccardi talk about their "All-Comedy Cabaret" to ring in the New Year, December 30th and 31st at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - December 16, 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:09:42 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with jazz vocalist Clairdee. They talk about her Healdsburg Jazz Festival holiday concert "Soulful Sounds of the Season," Sunday evening at the Raven Theater.

Next, extraordinary young pianist Lawrence Holmefjord-Sarabi previews his Tuesday evening recital at the Raven Theater.

Finally, jazz vocalist Janis Siegel talks about The Manhattan Transfer, who present "Cool Yule - The Manhattan Transfer Swings Christmas," Tuesday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Curtain Call Extra - December 9, 2011

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:23:20 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats with conductor/composer Esa-Pekka Salonen, who talks about his award-winning Violin Concerto, which will be performed under his direction by Leila Josefowicz and the San Francisco Symphony, Friday and Saturday evening at Davies Symphony Hall.

Curtain Call - December 9, 2011

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:17:45 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist/conductor Christian Zacharias. They talk about his award-winning recordings as well as his Friday evening recital at Herbst Theater for San Francisco Performances.

Next, Interim Director Jace Wittig previews Chanticleer’s Bay area Christmas concerts December 10th through 23rd.

Next, famed baritone Jubilant Sykes talks about his performance of spirituals and Brahms’ "A German Requiem" with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Curtain Call - December 2, 2011

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:58:37 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Chiara String Quartet. They talk about their Friday evening performance at Newman Auditorium for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series.

Next, stage director Bronwen Shears and actor John David Vozaitis preview "A Christmas Story," running through December 23rd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, psychedelic-folk-revival songbird Joanne Rand talks about her new CD "Rise" and about her December 10th appearance at the Goddess Crafts Fair at Sebastopol Community Center.

Curtain Call - Friday November 25, 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:25:53 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with classical guitar legend Sharon Isbin. They talk about her new CD "Sharon Isbin & Friends: Guitar Passions."

Next, pianist Lara Downes talks about her new CD "13 Ways of Looking at the Goldberg: Bach Reimagined."

Finally, violinist Jeremy Cohen talks about Quartet San Francisco’s new digital EP "Five by Four".

Curtain Call - Friday November 18, 2011

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:35:29 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Candidate Barnaby Palmer. They talk about "An Autumn Romance," American Philharmonic - Sonoma County's Sunday afternoon concert at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, Lutenist Dominic Schaner previews "Celestial Harmonies & Earthly Overtones of the Early Baroque," November 27th at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Petaluma.

Curtain Call - Friday November 11, 2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:46:09 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with soprano soloist Marie Plette. They talk about her performance of Carlson's "The Promise of Time," a Magnum Opus commission, with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, baritone Eugene Brancoveanu previews his performance of Mahler’s "Song of a Wayfarer," with American Philharmonic - Sonoma County, November 20th at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, Poulenc Organ Concerto soloist Jonathan Dimmock talks about Bay Area Rainbow Symphony’s Saturday evening concert at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.

Finally, harpists and multi-instrumentalists Arieh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne preview "Legends of the Celtic Harp," starring Patrick Ball, Saturday evening at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - Friday November 4, 2011

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:15:21 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Executive Director Richard Aldag. They’ll talk about Napa Valley Symphony’s Sunday afternoon performance under conductor Alondra de la Parra at Lincoln Theater in Yountville.

Next, Assistant Conductor Jessica Bejarano talks about her participation in Bay Area Rainbow Symphony’s concert, November 12, at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.

Finally, violinist Gary McLaughlin previews Russian River Chamber Music’s Cafe Parisienne Salon Concert featuring his Glendeven String Quartet Sunday afternoon at Costeaux [cos-TOH] French Bakery in Healdsburg.

Curtain Call - Friday October 28, 2011

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:59:04 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with stage director Paul Draper and actors David O'Connell and Ashley Jarrett. They’ll talk about Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream," November 3rd through 12th at Sonoma State University.

Next, playwright Merlyn Q. Sell and actors Nick Christianson and Alexis Long preview Actor's Basement Theatre Company’s production of "Act M: At the Palace Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow Only," October 28th through November 5th at Glaser Center.

Finally, violinist Tom Stone previews Cypress String Quartet’s performance as soloists with Napa Valley Symphony, November 6th at Lincoln Theater in Yountville.

Curtain Call - Friday October 21, 2011

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:13:55 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jon Nakamatsu. They'll talk about his Sunday afternoon recital in Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Junior College campus for Concerts Grand. Next, Director Peter Cooper previews Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians," October 21st through November 6th at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg. Finally, Music Director Carol Menke talks about Cantiamo Sonoma's Sunday afternoon concert at Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - Friday October 14, 2011

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:26:52 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Natasha Paremski. She'll talk about her performances of the Prokofiev 3rd Piano Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Wells Fargo Center, as well as her Tuesday evening benefit recital at Piedmont Piano Company in Oakland for ACT- Solutions' Collaborative Families. Next, sculptor T. Barney and friends preview this year’s ARTrails Open Studios, this weekend and next, all around Sonoma County. Finally, Director Gene Abravaya and company talk about "Jeckel & Hyde - The Musical," October 21st through 30th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - Friday October 7, 2011

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:06:15 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with activist playwright Si Kahn and singer/actor John McCutcheon. They'll talk about "Joe Hill's Last Will," Friday and Saturday evenings at Main Stage West in Sebastopol. Next, American Philharmonic - Sonoma County Music Director Candidate Tristan Arnold previews The Phil’s Sunday afternoon performance at Wells Fargo Center. Finally, actors Keith and Allison Rae Baker talk about "We U, Nosferatu," October 14th through 31st at Main Stage West in Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - Friday September 30, 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:46:15 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with theater artists Conrad Bishop and Elizabeth Fuller. They'll talk about Independent Eye’s vision of Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein," with a trio of actors, plus puppets, poetry, and a startling world of sound and image, October 7th through 30th at 6th Street Playhouse. Next, pianist Inon Barnatan previews his recital "Darkness Visible," featuring the music of Debussy, Adés, Ravel, Britten and Schubert, Sunday afternoon, at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton for Music@Menlo.

Curtain Call - Friday September 23, 2011

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:55:02 -0700

Robin Pressman fills in for Charles Sepos. She chats first with Michael Gene Sullivan, Lizzie Calogero and Siobhan Marie Doherty. They talk about San Francisco Mime Troupe - America's Theater of Political Comedy, and their current production "2012 - The Musical," in its final performance, Sunday afternoon in Walnut Park in Petaluma. Next, director Craig Miller and lead actor Rahman Dalrymple preview "Kite's Book: Tales of an Eighteenth-Century Hitman," September 30th through October 23rd at 6th Street Playhouse. Finally, piano soloists Christina and Michelle Naughton talk about their performance of two concertos by two composers for two pianists with Napa Valley Symphony, Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Theater in Yountville.

Curtain Call - Friday September 16, 2011

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:36:07 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Daedalus String Quartet. They'll talk about their Friday evening performance for Russian River Chamber Music. Next, pianist John Boyaji previews his Friday evening performance at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Finally, Earle Baum Center President and CEO Allan Brenner talks about this year’s EarleFest: A Celebration of Americana Music, September 24th at Earle Baum Center, just east of Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - Friday September 9, 2011

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:00:40 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with renowned American baritone Thomas Hampson. They’ll talk about his lead role as 9/11 hero Rick Rescorla in San Francisco Opera’s production of Christopher Theofanidis’ brand new opera "Heart of a Soldier," September 10th through 30th at War Memorial Opera House. Next, award-winning soprano Carrie Hennessey explains why the Saturday afternoon Cinnabar Theater benefit in Petaluma gardens is called "V- Concert." Finally, Artistic Director Tim Jackson previews the 54th Monterey Jazz Festival, September 16th through 18th.

Curtain Call - Friday September 2, 2011

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:27:20 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with cast members Sheila Wiley and Roy Eikleberry. They’ll talk about "She Loves Me," September 9th through 25th at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma. Next, Anthony Martinez and Daniela Innocenti Beem preview "Cole Porter Songbook," September 9th through 18th at 6th Street Playhouse. Finally, flute virtuoso David Latulippe previews his performance of Liebermann’s Flute Concerto with Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, September 10th at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.