Dr. Pat Carrabre had an interesting upbringing in Canada. On today's episode we learn exactly how he's inviting his native culture of the Metis Territory into the world of classical compositions and teachings.
We have a special episode today, as we bring back the Artistic Director of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Herbert Washington, along with one of its members, 13-year-old Ben Whitsett.
In collaboration with the fourth season of PBS's Now Hear This series, renowned conductor, violinist and host of the show, Scott Yoo sat down to talk about the brand new season.
Our guest today is the Artistic Director of the French-Canadian ensemble, Les Violons Du Roy. A group, which has a core membership of 15, was brought together in 1984 by founding conductor Bernard Labadie and specializes in the vast repertoire of music for chamber orchestra.
Cellist Ofra Harnoy and trumpeter Mike Herriott have a fascinating story of how they and this album came together.