Chasing the Dream with Chris Ito October 15, 2024Owen Clarke For years, Chris Ito pursued goals he thought he was supposed to want. High-profile jobs at high-profile companies. Today, he cooks for the homeless. He’s happier than ever.
The Gardener of Songs July 30, 2024Owen Clarke For this Israeli cellist, music holds all the answers. Meet Amit Peled.
Only Perfection is Flawed June 24, 2024Owen Clarke Meet Scott Yoo, violinist and host of Emmy-nominated PBS show “Now Hear This," which shows him traveling the world to uncover the secrets of music.
No Pain, No Gain? November 27, 2023Owen Clarke Saxophonist Doug O’Connor performs with lauded military band “Pershing’s Own.” On the side, he chases everything from rock climbing to photography.
Form and Flow, Art with Intention October 11, 2023Owen Clarke For Brazilian dancer and Coregami model Andre Silva, dance and music are yin and yang.
Synced with Nature, Synced with the Music August 15, 2023Owen Clarke Violinist Will Hagen considers himself as much storyteller as musician. The chapters of his own story range from baseball to wildlife gardening.
Cultivating Love of the Craft June 23, 2023Owen Clarke Stefan Jackiw has spent his whole life cultivating his passion for music. It may be why he's among the greatest violinists of our age.
From the Bottom to the Top May 08, 2023Owen Clarke As host of NPR’s “From the Top,” Peter Dugan shines the spotlight on our nation’s youngest classical musicians.
Poker, Percussion, and Not-So-Perfect Bow Ties January 06, 2023Owen Clarke Poker player & bow tie artisan Andre Dowell is a jack of all trades, and a passionate advocate for increasing diversity in classical music.
Musical Symbiosis January 04, 2023Owen Clarke Conductor Larry Loh helms one of the nation’s only musician-led, nonprofit coop orchestras, Symphoria. His creative vision is equally sui generis.
Light Notes and Heavy Weights June 30, 2022Owen Clarke Texas violist Tom Demer has played for half a century, but he’s also an avid in-line skater and World Champion powerlifter.
Crafting Magic in the Val d'Orcia June 02, 2022Owen Clarke Incontri in Terra de Siena is an intimate celebration of chamber music and culture, nestled in the serene Tuscan countryside.