Musician and drag queen Thorgy Thor reflects on her time as a young violist growing up on Long Island. The Ronkonkoma native would eventually take her talents to Connecticut, studying music at the University of Hartford.

Violinist Kristin Lee was 7 when her family moved from Seoul, Korea to the United States. The once-chatty little girl suddenly felt isolated in a new country, and music became her way to connect and make friends.

Debra Nagy plays baroque oboe, and the historical performance expert is also founding director of the chamber group Les Délices. The award-winning Cleveland-based group has a reputation for performing less well-known music of the baroque era.

GRAMMY Award-winning musician Will Liverman has been praised for his versatility and skill as a singer. The American operatic baritone has performed in several roles at the Metropolitan Opera, and Lyric Opera Chicago, where he premiered an opera he co-created -- The Factotum – with his longtime friend, DJ King Rico.

ChamberQUEER operates as a collective of performers, composers, and creators, hosting events like Open Mic Nights and Sight Reading Parties to networking opportunities, performances and workshops. Suzanne Bona speaks with 3 of ChamberQUEER's founding members - Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone).

Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music.

The Connecticut Early Music Festival takes place each June, and with the 2024 Festival set to begin Suzanne chatted with the Festival’s Artistic Director about what’s on the agenda.

Wil B is one half of the duo Black Violin, who will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse on June 7th. Suzanne speaks with Wil B about his path to life as a musician, and how Black Violin is paying it forward to foster the musical talents of the NEXT generation.

If you are a fan of NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, you’re in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor, and reporter whose work you’ve probably heard.

Simone Dinnerstein talks about what makes Bach’s music so important, her ensemble Baroklyn, and her longstanding Bach Concert Series at Miller Theatre at Columbia University, which begins March 28, 2024.