Arts Conversations Podcast
1) Interview with conductor James Blachly
James Blachly speaks with Wayla about his recently released premiere recording of The Prison (1930) by Dame Ethel Smyth, why he considers it a neglected masterpiece, and what particular meaning it mig...Show More
2) Interview with Adam Turner of Virginia Opera
Virginia Opera was forced to cancel its production of Aida due to COVID-19, but the company is still working to stay connected with opera lovers across Virginia. This Thursday, April 30, Virginia Oper...Show More
3) Local Brewery Delivers New Product
Jae Sinnett, host of Sinnett in Session on WHRV had a few moments to speak with Randy Thomas, president and owner The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery about their mandated shutdown, their opportunity to ...Show More
4) Virginia Opera Preview: Verdi's Aida
Dr. Glenn Winters discusses the final Virginia Opera production of this season, Verdi's epic masterpiece Aida.
5) From Norfolk to the Met: Tenor Frederick Ballentine
Frederick Ballentine grew up in Norfolk and attended the Governor's School for the Arts, where he fell in love with opera. This season, he made his debut at The Metropolitan Opera with the role of Spo...Show More
6) Opera Preview
Preview of Virginia Opera's "Cinderella" with Glenn Winters
7) Interview with Andrew Greene of the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra
The Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra will perform in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday, January 25. Rebecca Evans interviewed Andrew Greene, the orchestra’s conductor and founder, about the performance.
8) Interview with guitarist Raphael Feuillatre
Wayla speaks with French guitarist Raphael Feuillatre, who was the First Prize Winner of the 2018 Guitar Foundation of America Competition and is currently on tour throughout North America. His recent...Show More
9) Interview with Virginia Musical Theatre: A Grand Night for Singing
Virginia Musical Theatre presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein review "A Grand Night for Singing" the weekend of November 22. Rebecca Evans interviewed Director Lindsay Eure and performer Tyler Sodoma ...Show More
10) Interview with the Norfolk Chamber Consort: Traversing the Americas
The Norfolk Chamber Consort presents “Traversing the Americas” on Monday, November 11. Rebecca Evans interviewed Artistic Co-Directors Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn about their involvement with...Show More