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Episode 75: Composer, conductor, arranger- Victor Vanacore
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Victor Vanacore has worked with some of the biggest names in the history of pop music- Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole and many, many others. In 2004, Victor won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for, "Over the Rainbow", on the Ray Charles album, "Genius Loves Company", which won eight Grammys, including Album of the Year. Victor's upcoming project, la Sorgente, comes to the Ford Theater on Oct. 8 and features arias set to the poetry of Pope JP II. Victor is a fascinating man, and we had a terrific, long, personal conversation, spanning his fascinating life- from nuts to bolts. Thanks for listening- Enjoy!
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EP 98: Ben Bliss
01:13:42Super-star operatic tenor, Ben Bliss is on LWAG today! Ben is an incredibly successful international opera singer aaaannnnd a really great guy, to boot. He's insightful, frank and a great chit-chatter. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!WATCH the interview here: https://youtu.be/FX-9pgryzEw
EP 97: Ted Perlman
01:19:42Producer, composer, guitarist, audio engineer, Grammy-winning recording artist and my friend, Ted Perlman is on LWAG today! I've known Ted for a few years and he is sincerely one of the most interesting people I know- he's unbelievably accomplished, but equally kind and humble. Everyone should know Ted Perlman- have a listen!
EP 96: Michael Powers
01:12:30It's Michael Powers! Conductor, educator administrator, and my friend, Michael Powers is on LWAG! Boy oh boy do we get into it. Music, school, professional and personal achievements and failures, our fathers, childhood... the whole enchilada. We laugh, we cry, and I bet you will too. Enjoy!
EP 95- Sidney Hopson
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Episode 92: Composer, speaker and author Dale Trumbore
50:49Dale Trumbore is back! We chat about everything from her wedding plans, maintaining her business and artistic integrity, to anxiety, future plans, and her new book, "Staying Composed: Overcoming anxiety and self-doubt within a creative life." Enjoy!
Episode 91: Actress, singer, YouTube sensation - Julia Aks
32:48Julia is a viral star! As of 4/15/19, Julia has gotten close to 14 million views. Check her out on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZogoIT52SfvBTT8ZtgMqQThanks for listening!
Episode 90: Artistic Director, LA Children's Chorus - Fernando Malvar-Ruiz
55:06The Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz is my guest this week. He's brilliant, kind and has a lot to say about the vital role music plays in our lives. Enjoy!