When Dessa was in town this summer for three sold-out shows at Orchestra Hall, she found time to reflect on how she found her place in the world—musically and otherwise—and share her outlook on the Minneapolis scene where she earned her stripes. We invite you to listen to part one of this intimat...

When Dessa was in town this summer for three sold-out shows at Orchestra Hall, she found time to reflect on her first performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, working with Sarah Hicks and the new album she's releasing later this month. We invite you to listen to the second part of this two-part...

Conductor Dalia Stasevska is in conversation with Brian Newhouse backstage at Orchestra Hall, reflecting on growing up surrounded by the arts, the moment she was inspired to take up a baton and her activism in aiding the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their country against Russian invas...

Composer Carlos Simon is in conversation with Brian Newhouse backstage at Orchestra Hall, reflecting on his upbringing, the intersection of his art and social justice and the most important advice he was given by a creative mentor. Recorded July 2022.

Violinist Joshua Bell is in conversation with Brian Newhouse backstage at Orchestra Hall, sharing thoughts on the pandemic, being part of Osmo Vänskä's first-ever Minnesota Orchestra performance and developing a coffee addiction. Recorded in September 2021

Pianist Emanuel Ax talks about living in the moment, his early musical education and the freedom involved in playing a world premiere. Recorded in October 2021