Conversations with the Conductor: Historic Flutists

Posted on June 19, 2020

This week, PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner was be joined by with Martha Long (Principal Flute of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra) and Mary Schmidt (former Principal Flute of Chattanooga Symphony and award-winning former music educator of 28 years) to discuss rare recordings of historic flutists.

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Conversations with the Conductor: Murry Sidlin on the music of Aaron Copland

Posted on May 22, 2020

Join our Musical Director David Hattner and special guest Murry Sidlin as they delve into the musical world of Aaron Copland. Murry Sidlin is a conductor with a unique gift for engaging audiences; he maintains a diverse and distinctive musical career, and he might be most known to Portland audiences as a former Resident Conductor of the Oregon... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: Historic Vocalists

Posted on May 15, 2020

This week, PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner was be joined by two incredible vocalists Hannah Penn, mezzo soprano, and Christina Pier, soprano, as well as conductor Imre Pallo. Imre is a retired professor of conducting at Indiana University and Sidney Conservatory. Hannah is a Portland favorite, having sung many roles with Portland Opera, among many companies throughout the country, and was one... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: The Sound of an Orchestra

Posted on May 8, 2020

The theme of this week’s broadcast is “The Sound of an Orchestra.” PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner welcomes special guests conductor Andrew Grams and Jennifer Arnold, Director of Artistic Planning and Orchestral Operations at the Richmond Symphony (and former Oregon Symphony violist!). Both are experts in orchestral playing and will be commenting on how orchestras develop their unique timbres.

Conversations with the Conductor: Season 97 Announcement!

Posted on May 1, 2020

Our Musical Director David Hattner is going live every Thursday to share a short playlist of music, played by mystery artists. Each week, special guests panelists will listen to the music in advance and then discuss during the livestream conversation. After the discussion, Mr. Hattner will reveal the artists and answer your questions!

Here is our fourth episode of Conversations with... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: Jazz Chamber Music

Posted on April 24, 2020

Our Musical Director David Hattner is going live every Thursday to share a short playlist of music, played by mystery artists. Each week, special guests panelists will listen to the music in advance and then discuss during the livestream conversation. After the discussion, Mr. Hattner will reveal the artists and answer your questions!

Here is our fourth episode of Conversations with... Read More ›