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.

Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others.

Frederick Ballentine is an American tenor whose awards include a Grammy for his recording of George Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS. The opera star exudes a sense of ease, confidence, and fun when it comes to his career.

From the time he was just a small child, Charles Wilson III – aka BLKBOK – showed extraordinary musical talent. The budding piano virtuoso's family nurtured his interests, which blossomed to include many genres of music: classical, hip-hop, rap, and much more.

Jessie Montgomery is an acclaimed composer and violinst. She says, “Being an artist is living a life of service,” and credits her many teachers and mentors – and her parents – for opening up worlds to her. She spoke with Suzanne Bona about her life as a musician – and how she expresses her creativity in a few of her non-musical passions, too!

Scotland-based American conductor Kellen Gray is Assistant Conductor of the English National Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Suzanne spoke with Kellen Gray about his introduction to music growing up in South Carolina, and how it continues to impact his work as a conductor.