In WXXI’s Sharp Ears series, we’re learning about the performers that inspire other musicians.  In this podcast, flutist Bonita Boyd, who teaches at the Eastman School of Music, reveals the name of the best flutist she’s ever heard.  

Sharp Ears: Bonita Boyd full podcast

WXXI’s Sharp Ears series offers you insight into listening from the point of view of musicians.  Eastman professor Richard Killmer, one of the most respected oboe teachers in the country, has a long list of players he loves to hear, and he listens for certain qualities. 

Sharp Ears: Richard Killmer Part 1

In our Sharp Ears series, Rochester’s best musicians are recommending their favorite artists and the recordings they think are most worth your time.  For example, Maria Callas had a magical quality, according to Benton Hess, Distinguished Professor of Voice and Senior Vocal Coach at the Eastman School of Music. 

Sharp Ears: Benton Hess Part 1

In WXXI’s Sharp Ears series, you’re getting exclusive recommendations from some of Rochester’s best musicians on who is worth your time and attention. Finger-style guitar player Kinloch Nelson -- who performs everything from popular music, classical music, and jazz – says he’s excited about a phenomenon in the steel string-acoustic guitar world. 

Sharp Ears: Kinloch Nelson Part 1

In the Sharp Ears series, Rochester’s top musicians guide you to the artists, composers, and recordings most worth your time.  Your Sharp Ears guide to listening in this podcast is Constance Fee, the Vocal Program Director, Artist-in-Residence, and Associate Professor of Vocal Performance at Roberts Wesleyan College.  

Constance Fee: Full Podcast

WXXI's morning host Brenda Tremblay catches up with Rochester Classical Idol winner Kathryn Lewek, who’s singing a lead role in Candide at the Glimmerglass Festival this summer. 

Soprano Kathryn Lewek glitters at Glimmerglass

Aaron Jay Kernis visited Rochester, NY for one of the first performances of his new flute concerto, February 2016. He spoke with WXXI announcer/producer Mona Seghatoleslami about his music and inspirations, his current playlist, and the future of the symphony orchestra.  Read more about Kernis and hear samples of his music here: http://www.musicsalesclassical.com/composer/short-bio/824 

Photo credit: Richard Bowditch

Aaron Jay Kernis in Rochester with new flute concerto (full interview)

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