Master Gunnery Sergeant Peter Wilson served as a member of "The President's Own" United States Marine Chamber Orchestra for 30 years, serving five Presidents and playing for several others during his tenure. In this episode, Wilson shares some of his favorite memories inside the White House, including a surprise, private anniversary dinner for the Pres. Obama and the First Lady. He also recounts his fun interaction [...]
Streamed live on Mar 15, 2023 Marine musician Master Gunnery Sergeant Peter Wilson has played violin for US presidents. Tony will talk with Sgt. Wilson about his career in the Marines. 00:00 Start | Episode 92 for 3/15/2023
It’s hard to put into words how inspirational the past few days have been. I had the privilege of serving as Guest Conductor for the District 7 High School Honors Orchestra of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association at Cumberland Valley High School from Thursday through Saturday, and these students were some of the most delightful, intelligent, thoughtful, artistic, dedicated, and hilarious people with whom I [...]
DR. CHIOKE I’ANSON | Special Guest Original broadcast date: February 15th 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:00:00 Join us as we continue our celebration of Black History Month along with Presidents’ Day with Dr. Chioke I’Anson, Assistant Professor of African American Studies at VCU and underwriting announcer at NPR. We will discuss the RPO’s past collaboration with Dr. I’Anson when he performed as [...]
The following story is an excerpt from Peter Wilson’s upcoming book FIRST FIDDLE: A Life of Musical Diplomacy — My 30 years as a Violinist of The White House, which highlights memorable moments from his career as a member of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. When I got the call on Saturday in the late afternoon that a new White House job had come in [...]
BLACK LIVES IN MUSIC | With Tage Larsen Original broadcast date: February 1, 2021 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:02:00 Join our hosts Peter Wilson and Will Pattie as we celebrate Black History Month by focusing on the important impact Black American musicians and composers have had on the orchestral landscape. Tune in to hear an exciting discussion with renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra trumpeter [...]
MGySgt Peter J. Wilson on Playing in “The President’s Own” for the Holidays ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DEC 3, 2019 | RUN TIME: 26:56 Master Gunnery Sergeant Peter Wilson, violinist with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, talks to Julie Mason about his musical service to the country and plays to Christmas favorites with the assistance of Master Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Clay, Principal Bass of [...]
SOPHIA KIM | Maestro of Mixology Original broadcast date: December 14th, 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:00:00 Join Peter Wilson and Will Pattie in welcoming Sophia Kim, award-winning head bartender of Richmond's own Longoven restaurant as she debuts her newest creation - the Richmond Philharmonic's Signature Cocktail - while exploring the parallels of conducting orchestras and designing cocktails. Don't miss this finale [...]
SOME LIKE IT HOT! Original broadcast date: November 30th, 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 57:00 Join Peter Wilson and Will Pattie as they celebrate the start of the holiday season with two hot cocktails to keep you warm this December — Whiskey Mack Toddy and Huckle My Buff. They will also explore repertoire inspired by the season both of the classical tradition and [...]
GREAT CLASSICAL MARCHES Original broadcast date: November 16th, 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:20:00 Hear Maestros Peter and Will discuss their favorite symphonies, military marches, and works that pay tribute to fallen heroes from around the world —— including works from Sousa, Korngold, and even Beethoven — as they teach you to make two cocktails related to the US Marine Corps: the [...]
