Arts Conversations
Hear comments by those who make the arts so vibrant in Hampton Roads - conductors, musicians, singers, actors, teachers, visual artists. Learn about performances and get insight into the creative process from the artists themselves.
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Davone Tines: A Lincoln Symphony (opens the original)
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Diane Jones speaks with bass-baritone (and Portsmouth native) Davone Tines about his upcoming performance with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tines shared his excitement about performing the Virginia premiere of Philip Glass’ newest symphony, “Lincoln,” and about recording these performances for the celebration of Glass’ upcoming 90th birthday celebration. He speaks of the melodic and meditative nature of the work, and how he connected to Lincoln’s words.
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony (opens the original)
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Diane Jones speaks with Josh Groban as his tour brings him to the Virginia Arts Festival. Groban shares his excitement to be performing with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, gives some insight into the music he’ll be sharing, and talks about the joy of collaborating with his father in a performance of “Moon River” for his current CD release.
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