KRCB-FM: Curtain Call

Curtain Call - May 24, 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:06 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Kindra Scharich and members of the Vinaccesi Ensemble. They'll talk about their Creative Arts Series performance, June 2nd at Resurrection Parish.

Next, assistant orchestra director Aaron Westman previews Sonoma Bach's concert "Bach Family Reunion," May 31st and June 1st in two different Sonoma County venues.

Next, extraordinary pianist and host of NPR's "From the Top" Christopher O'Riley talks about his new recording "O'Riley's Liszt" and his Wednesday evening Artist Session with Lara Downes at Yoshi's San Francisco.

Finally, Artistic Director Jessica Felix previews the 15th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, May 31st through June 9th throughout the Healdsburg area.

Curtain Call - May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:03 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Antonio Iturrioz. They'll talk about his upcoming concerts, starting on May 26 at JB Piano in San Rafael and concluding on July 18th at the Querceto International Piano Festival in Tuscany.

Next, Del Sol String Quartet talk about their new CD "ZIA."

Finally, violinist Tom Stone previews Cypress String Quartet's Saturday evening concert for Redwood Arts Council Chamber Music in Occidental.

Curtain Call - May 10, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:39 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Van-Cliburn-Competition-winning piano soloist Olga Kern. They'll talk about her performances of Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Green Music Center.

Next, eurythmist Gabrielle Armenier previews her Thursday evening benefit performance at Summerfield School.

Finally, violinist Sharan Leventhal talks about her performance of Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" and "Spring" from Vivaldi's "The Seasons" with Santa Rosa Chamber Orchestra Friday evening at Glaser Center.

Curtain Call - May 3, 2013

Fri, 3 May 2013 15:10:58 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Gene Abravaya and actors Jeffrey Weissman and Mary Gannon Graham. They'll talk about "Young Frankenstein," May 10th through 19th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa talks about his Creative Arts Series recital, Sunday afternoon at Resurrection Parrish.

Next, guest conductor Cyrus Ginwala previews American Philharmonic - Sonoma County's next concert set, "Prayer and Redemption," May 4th and 5th at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, director Craig Miller and actors Charles Siebert and Ryan Schabach preview "Red" May 10th through 26th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - April 26, 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:41:07 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with composer/cellist Daniel Reiter. They'll talk about his new composition "Mysterium," which is being given its world premiere by Oakland East Bay Symphony in its next concert "Saints and Sinners" May 3, at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

Next, trumpet soloist Tom Hyde previews his performance in American Philharmonic - Sonoma County's next concert set "Prayer and Redemption," May 4th and 5th at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - April 12, 2013

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:53:43 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with former American Ballet Theatre Soloist and Boston Ballet Principal Carlos Molina along with general manager/dancer Annabelle Henry. They'll talk about Napoles Ballet "Fausto" Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, guitarist Joe Galambos and director Jennifer King preview their coming events at Napa Valley College.

Curtain Call - April 5, 2013

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:41:33 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Merlyn Sell and actors Rachel Custer and Alexis Long. They'll talk about Actors' Basement production of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" April 12th through 20th at Glaser Center, Santa Rosa.

Next, Marin Ballet choreographer Julia Adam will preview Marin Ballet's 50th Anniversary Reunion Performance, April 13th at College of Marin.

Curtain Call - March 29, 2013

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:16:46 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with Craig Miller, Lennie Dean, Liz Jahren, and Boback Emad. They'll talk about 6th Street Playhouse's participation of the rolling world premiere of Robert Caisley's play "Happy," running April 5th through 21st.

Curtain Call - March 15, 2013

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:06 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary cello soloist Zuill Bailey. They'll talk about his performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball previews his St. Patrick's Day Concert, Saturday evening at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Finally, Music Director Daniel Canosa and Executive Director Betsy Levine-Proctor talk about Marin Baroque's March 23rd concert "A Legacy: Buxtehude to Bach," at St. Vincent's Chapel in San Rafael.

Curtain Call - March 8, 2013

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 13:43:21 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with soprano Carrie Hennessey, baritone Zachary Gordin and choir director Lynne Morrow. They'll talk about Oakland East Bay Symphony's next concert "Sky Above, Sea Below," featuring Faure's "Requiem," March 15th at The Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

Next, Starr Hergenrather and company preview "The Drowsy Chaperone," the Analy High School spring musical, March 8th through 16th.

Finally, director Craig Miller and company talk about the madcap comedy "Lend Me a Tenor, March 15th through 30th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - February 22, 2013

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:12:46 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Guest Conductor Mark Wardlaw. They'll talk about the next American Philharmonic - Sonoma County concert "Russian Revolution," Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at The Performing Arts Auditorium, Santa Rosa High School.

Next, soprano and lutenist Doris Williams previews her Sunday afternoon Creative Arts Series concert at Resurrection Parish.

Finally, tenor Neil Sharp talks about his performance in the lead role of Händel's "Samson," with the University of California Alumni Chorus and baroque orchestra, March 1st in Berkeley and March 3rd in San Francisco.

Curtain Call - February 8, 2013

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:16:04 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Musical Director Lynne Morrow and Stage Director Danielle Cain. They'll talk about "Island Passions: Two One-Act Operas," February 7th through 17th at Sonoma State University.

Next, recorder virtuoso Michala Petri previews her Music@Menlo concert "Baroque Journeys: Michala Petri and Friends," Sunday afternoon at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.

Finally, young piano virtuoso Natasha Paremski talks about her Sunday afternoon performance of Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 with Diablo Symphony at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

Curtain Call - February 1, 2013

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:34:52 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Director Gene Abravaya and actor Larry Williams. They talk about the Spreckels Theatre Company production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - playing February 8th to February 17 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center Codding Theater in Rohnert Park.

Next, director Charles Siebert previews "Moonlight and Magnolias" opening tonight and playing through February 17th at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - January 25, 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:08:28 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Elly Lichenstein, Tenor Michael Van Why and accordionist Sheri Mignano about Cinnabar Theater's "Musical Gift Box Series," playing February 1st - 10th.

Next, pianist Marta Lledo previews the Oakland Youth Orchestra's FREE Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, on January 27th.

Next, pianist Jean Alexis Smith discusses the Creative Arts Series at Church of the Incarnation on Sunday, January 27th.

Curtain Call - January 18, 2013

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:25:31 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Director Alise Girard and Singers Amy Weber and Zac Schuman about Smokey Joe's Cafe - a musical revue at 6th Street Playhouse, playing from January 18th through February 10th.

Next, Conductor Richard Loheyde from the Santa Rosa Symphony and Conductor John Kendall Bailey from Oakland Youth Orchestra previews the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival at Green Music Center's Weill Hall, this Sunday afternoon - January 20th.

Finally, Betsey Levine-Proctor previews the Marin Baroque Chamber concert happening tomorrow, January 19th, 8:00pm at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo.

Curtain Call - January 11, 2013

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:49:50 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jon Nakamatsu. They talk about his musical life and his Sunday afternoon recital for Mill Valley Chamber Music Society.

Next, pianist Antonio Iturrioz previews his Sunday afternoon recital at Old First Church in San Francisco.

Next, violinist Tom Stone talks about Cypress String Quartet's Friday evening concert for Russian River Chamber Music, as well as their new CD.

Finally, guest conductor Carl St. Clair previews Santa Rosa Symphony's Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening concerts at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - January 4, 2013

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:05:19 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats with Sonoma violin prodigy Nigel Armstrong. They talk about his successes in the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, his Saturday afternoon benefit recital in Sonoma and his performance of Bruch's first Violin Concerto with Marin Symphony, January 20th and 22nd.

Curtain Call - December 28, 2012

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 19:28:54 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with director Sheri Lee Miller and actors Steven Abbott and Tim Kniffin. They talk about "A Couple of Blaguards," Dec. 31 to Jan. 20 at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, Sandy & Richard Riccardi preview their "Tastefully Raunchy Cabaret" December 29th through 31st at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - December 21, 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:09 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with vocalist Chris Fritzsche and recorder player Joanna Bramel Young. They'll talk about their Festival Consort holiday concert "Renaissance Glory," Sunday afternoon at Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa.

Next, in an interview originally broadcast on Curtain Call on August 17, 2007, jazz legend Dave Brubeck talks about his musical life and legacy, and his most recent solo CD "Indian Summer" on Telarc. Dave Brubeck died on December 5th, one day before his 92nd birthday.

Curtain Call - December 14, 2012

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:15:09 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with great Celtic Fiddler Eileen Ivers talks about her concert "An Irish Christmas," with Santa Rosa Symphony, Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, chorister Dan Solter previews Sonoma Bach Choir and Santa Rosa Symphony's B-minor Mass by Johann Sebastian Bach with Robert Worth conducting, Saturday afternoon at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - December 7, 2012

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:47:47 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Anton Nel. They talk about his Friday evening recital at Newman Auditorium for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music.

Next, Director Jace Wittig previews "A Chanticleer Christmas," December 10th through 23rd in venues around the Bay Area, the nearest, Sunday, December 16th at St. Vincent's in Petaluma.

Next, Philharmonia Baroque Chorale Director Bruce Lamott talks about their Sunday afternoon performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Green Music Center.

Finally, The Tallis Scholars' Founder and Director Peter Phillips talks about their concert "Love is Better Than Wine," Saturday evening at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - November 30, 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:42:37 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Natalie Herman, Janis Dunson Wilson and Craig Miller, of 6th Street Playhouse about this year's production of "It's a Wonderful Life."

Next, Dan Earl of Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus talks about "Amal and the Night Visitors."

Finally, David Yen talks about his "Do It Yourself Dickens" and "The Santaland Diaries" shows, both running at Spreckles Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - November 16, 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:27:58 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with violin prodigy Stephen Waarts. They talk about his musical life and his performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with American Philharmonic – Sonoma County, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Next, Music Director Daniel Canosa Executive Director Betsy Levine-Proctor preview Marin Baroque’s Saturday evening concert at First Presbyterian Church in San Anselmo.

Finally, flute virtuoso Viviana Guzmán talks about her new CD with guitarist Jeremy Jouve “Traveling Sonata.”

Curtain Call - November 9, 2012

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:31:54 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Starr Hergenrather. They talk about "Arsenic & Old Lace" November 9th through 17th at Analy High School.

Next, conductor Jovan Živković previews American Philharmonic – Sonoma County’s next set “Northern Lights,” November 17th and 18th in their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - November 2, 2012

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:00:47 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. They'll talk about his musical life and his performance of Saint-Saens Second Piano Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall of the new Green Music Center.

Next, pianist Rudolf Budginas previews his November 9th recital for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music.

Curtain Call - October 26, 2012

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:43:34 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Carol Menke. She talks about Cantiamo a cappella vocal ensemble's concert "Ubi Caritas: Love Prevails," Sunday afternoon at Church of the Incarnation.

Next, Executive Director Craig Miller, stage director David Lear and actress Dana Scott preview "Rabbit Hole," October 26th through November 11th at 6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre.

Finally, members of the International Contemporary Ensemble preview their Saturday evening performance at Green Music Center, with composer John Adams conducting his own music, as well as the original version of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," with Jeffrey Kahane at the piano.

Curtain Call - October 19, 2012

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:44:55 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with lyricist Kate Hancock and composer Richard Evans. They talk about "So Nice to Come To - a World War II Musical," in its world premiere performances, October 26th through November 11th, at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, Director Craig Miller, and actors Jill Zimmerman and mollie boice preview "August: Osage County," October 19th through November 4th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, new Music Director Norman Gamboa talks about this weekend's American Philharmonic - Sonoma County performances, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon in their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - October 12, 2012

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:57:29 -0700

Guest host, Robin Pressman, chats first with Prima Donna Karina Gauvin. They'll talk about what "Prima Donna" really means, about the latest of Karina Gauvin's recordings, and about her Saturday evening recital at Weill Hall at the brand new Green Music Center.

Next, French Horn soloist Meredith Brown talks about her performance of Richard Strauss's [RREE-card SHTRAUSSES] First Horn Concerto with American Philharmonic - Sonoma County, under the direction of new Music Director Norman Gamboa, October 20th and 21st at their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - October 5, 2012

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:02:16 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Santa Rosa Symphony Composer-in-Residence Edmund Campion and Music Director Bruno Ferrandis. They'll talk about the very first Santa Rosa Symphony subscription concerts at Weill Hall of the Green Music Center, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening.

Next, some of this year's 155 artists preview ArTrails Open Studios, Saturdays and Sundays, October 13th and 14th and October 20th and 21st all around Sonoma County.

Curtain Call - September 28, 2012

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:33:43 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Conductor Emeritus Corrick Brown. They'll talk about the opening Green Music Center concert of Santa Rosa Symphony, Sunday afternoon in Weill Hall.

Next, stage director Judy Navas and actors Elise Siegle and Dylan Waite preview "Bad Penny," October 3rd through 14th at Sonoma State University.

Finally, James Pelican and Craig Miller preview "Clowns on a Stick: To Bury a Cat," October 5th through 14th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - September 21, 2012

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:15:03 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with impresario Robert Cole. They talk about the opening of Green Music Center next weekend and the Green Music Center Season.

Next, Scott van der Horst, Richard La Rosa and Diane Dearmore preview "The Elephant Man," September 28th through October 14th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - September 14, 2012

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:39:46 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with co-founder Pamela Demorest. They'll talk about the Healdsburg International Short Film Festival as well as the 6th Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival, September 21st through 23rd.

Next, actors Liz Jahren and Gary Grossman preview the farce "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay" September 21st through October 7th at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, Director Elizabeth Craven and actress Laura Lowry talk about "Other People's Money," September 20th through October 6th at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - August 31, 2012

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:11:13 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Transcendence Theatre Company Executive Director Stephan Stubbins. They talk about “Broadway Under The Stars in Jack London State Park,” in its final performance Saturday evening.

Next, chanteuse Bonnie Brooks, joined by jazzer John Simon, talks about her new CD “You Are the Song in Me,” and her September 8th release concert at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Curtain Call - August 24, 2012

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:18:57 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with director Patrick Varner, and actors Joey Abrego and Rebekah Patti. They talk about "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" August 24th through September 16th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, curator Deborah Corsini leads us through some of the “2nd International TECHstyle Art Biennial Exhibition” running through October 14 at San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.

Finally, composer Mark Abel talks about his new CD “The Dream Gallery: Seven California Portraits.”

Curtain Call - August 17, 2012

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:41:14 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with composer/librettist Lisa Scola-Prosek, acclaimed tenor John Duykers, soprano Kira Dills-Desura, and mezzo Valentina Osinski. They talk about the world premiere of the opera “Daughter of the Red Tzar,” August 24th at Thick House Theatre, San Francisco.

Next, Director Elly Lichenstein and Soprano Kelly Britt preview "110 in the Shade," tonight through September 2nd at Cinnabar Theater.

Curtain Call - August 10, 2012

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:40:15 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Executive Director Edward Sweeney. They wrap up the 10th Anniversary Music at Menlo chamber music festival, running through Saturday in venues in the Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Atherton.

Next, sculptor T Barny talks about "The Year of the Möbius,” opening August 18th at T Barny Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Healdsburg.

Next, director Keith Baker and actress Brittany Law preview "The Wizard of Oz,” August 17th through 26th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, clarinetist Burt Hara talks about his musical life and his participation in Music in the Vineyards chamber music festival, running through August 19th in venues around Napa Valley.

Curtain Call - August 3, 2012

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 18:52:35 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Gloria Chien. They talk about her musical life and her participation in Music at Menlo, running through August 11th in venues in the Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Atherton.

Next, pianist William Wolfram talks about his musical life and his participation in Music in the Vineyards chamber music festival, running through August 19th in venues around Napa Valley.

Curtain Call - July 27, 2012

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:43:54 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Director Michael Adams. They talk about Music in the Vineyards chamber music festival, July 29th through August 19th in venues around Napa Valley.

Next, extraordinary violist Geraldine Walther talks about her Music at Menlo “Concert Program IV” and the Music at Menlo experience.

Curtain Call - July 20, 2012

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:10:00 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist/composer Stephen Prutsman. They’ll talk about his Music at Menlo Encounter "Music and Film,” July 26th at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.

Next, conductor Riccardo Frizza talks about his Sunday evening Russian National Orchestra performance at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, featuring Hélène Grimaud performing Ravel's Piano Concerto, and Joshua Bell playing Barber's Violin Concerto.

Finally, director Keith Baker and actress Sheri Lee Miller talk about "Lion in Winter,” running through Sunday at Spreckels Performing Arts Center and August 3rd through 18th at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - July 13, 2012

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:44:33 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. They talk about the Tenth Anniversary Season of Music at Menlo, entitled "Resonance," July 20th through August 11th in venues in Palo Alto, Atherton and Menlo Park.

Next, Festival del Sole pianist Simon Trpceski talks about his musical life; Festival del Sole runs July 12th through 22nd in venues around Napa.

Finally, Velina Brown and Lisa Hori-Garcia talk about SF Mime Troupe’s production "The Last Election," July 19th in Mill Valley and July 22nd in Petaluma.

Curtain Call - July 6, 2012

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 19:49:46 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Executive Director Charles Letourneau and previews Festival del Sole July 12th through 22nd in venues around Napa.

Next, piano prodigy Lawrence Holmefjord-Sarabi previews his Wednesday evening recital at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg.

Finally, Artistic Director Amy Miller, Executive Director Stephan Stubbins and Director of Educational Programing Leah Sprecher talk about Transcendence Theatre Company’s "Broadway Under the Stars" July 14th through September 1st at Jack London State Park.

Curtain Call - June 29, 2012

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:24:05 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Eva-Maria Zimmermann and Keisuke Nakagoshi of ZOFO duet. They’ll talk about their new recording for one piano, four hands “Mind Meld.”

Next, Artistic Director Irene Sharp and founding member Timothy Bach preview California Summer Music, July 7th through 30th at Sonoma State University.

Finally, Trevor Hoffman and Nick Herman talk about "Gutenberg! the Musical!" July 6th through 22nd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - June 22, 2012

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:09:30 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Lennie Dean, Linda Reid, Amanda McTigue and Stacey Kerr. They’ll talk about “Redwood Writers: 10-Minute Play Festival” June 29th through July 1st at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, theater artist Fred Curchack previews his latest work “Burying Our Father: A Biblical Debacle,” running through June 30th at Main Stage West.

Finally, jazz vocalist Sylvia Brooks talks about her new recording “Restless.”

Curtain Call - June 15, 2012

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:28:39 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Marin Baroque founder Betsy Levine-Proctor and director Daniel Canosa. They talk about Marin Baroque’s inaugural performance, Saturday evening at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael.

Next, Associate Communications Director John Cain talks about Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 2012 – 2013 season.

Finally, singer and director Shira Cion previews the performance of Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Sunday afternoon at Glaser Center.

Curtain Call - June 8, 2012

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:13:54 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Matlock Zumsteg, Jeff Cote and Craig Miller. They talk about “The Producers” June 15th to July 15th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, environmental composer Hugh Livingston talks about his work and previews his new show “Sonoma Oaks: Points of View,” opening Saturday evening at Sonoma County Museum.

Finally, jazz pianist/composer Michele Rosewoman talks about her musical life and her Friday evening Healdsburg Jazz Festival performance.

Curtain Call - June 1, 2012

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:52:10 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with great jazz drummer Benny Barth. They’ll talk about his career and his Saturday afternoon performance with his trio at Healdsburg Jazz Festival.

Next, extraordinary violinist Arabella Steinbacher talks about her recent Tchaikovsky concerto performances with San Francisco Symphony and her new recording of Brahms complete works for violin and piano.

Curtain Call - May 25, 2012

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:52:02 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Healdsburg Jazz Festival founder and director Jessica Felix. They’ll talk about this year's Healdsburg Jazz Festival, June 1st through 10th.

Next, photographer Dennis Bolt, painter Sandra Maresca and sculptor Lowell Chaput preview Art at the Source, West Sonoma County Open Studio Tour, June 2nd and 3rd and June 9th and 10th.

Finally, extraordinary violinist Hilary Hahn talks about her musical life and her performances this weekend with San Francisco Symphony.

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.