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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
PIOTR GAJEWSKI | Special Guest Original broadcast date: November 3, 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:00:00 Join us Election Eve for an exciting hour with Maestro Piotr Gajewski as we mix a new drink that was created just for him! We'll also explore how politics influenced some composers and the power of orchestral music as it affects societal change. For more information, [...]
CHALLENGING EXPECTATIONS Original broadcast date: October 19th 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:00:00 Join our music director Peter Wilson and assistant conductor Will Pattie as they introduce variations on a classic cocktail - the Moscow Mule - while questioning interpretive traditions in iconic orchestral works. They will explore theories regarding often overlooked details in phrasing, notes, articulation, and tempo that can have [...]
ERIN FREEMAN | Special Guest Original broadcast date: October 5th 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 1:00:00 Join our hosts Peter Wilson and Will Pattie for episode two of Cocktails with Conductors featuring special guest Erin Freeman, Director of the award-winning Richmond Symphony Chorus, Director of Choral Activities at Virginia Commonwealth University, Artistic Director of Wintergreen Music, and Resident Conductor of the Richmond [...]
CHEERS! Original broadcast date: September 21, 2020 at 7PM | RUN TIME Approx. 59:00 Add your voice to the conversation as Richmond Philharmonic music director Peter Wilson and assistant conductor Will Pattie welcome you to "Cocktails with Conductors!" On our first episode, you'll meet our artistic leadership as they tell you a little about themselves, discuss various topics while answering your questions, and let [...]
