Anthony Plog on Music

Jan 23 2025 185 ep. 34 mins 10

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Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).

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Louise Pollock: The Remarkably Hard Working, Award Winning Professor of Trombone at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin: "If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Too."

Jan 23 2025 47 mins

General Introduction:Louise Pollock is currently the Professor of Trombone at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. Before that, she served as the principal trombone of the Göteborg Opera while also teaching at the University of Göteborg Academy of Music and Drama. Alongside her orchestral work, Louise has earned several prestigious awards, including the First Prize a

Anne Midgette, Veteran Washington Post Critic, and Greg Sandow, composer, educator and former Entertainment Weekly critic, in a deep dive into music, critique, and audience engagement

Jan 03 2025 81 mins

I was delighted to have the opportunity to sit down with Anne Midgette and Greg Sandow together. Both are influential thinkers and leaders in the world of music, each boasting remarkable careers. Anne served as the music critic for The Washington Post for 12 years, following her tenure at The New York Times. She has co-authored two captivating but distinctly different books: My Nin

Imogen Whitehead: Trumpet Solo Artist and Principal Trumpet of Britten Sinfonia and Guest Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra, Aurora Orchestra, and English National Opera

Dec 08 2024 62 mins

Imogen Whitehead is a true trailblazer in the world of trumpet performance. Currently the principal trumpet of the Britten Sinfonia, Imogen has performed as principal trumpet with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Aurora Orchestra. Alongside her orchestral work, she has also carved out a dynamic solo career, commissioni

Friedemann Immer: The Master of Period Trumpets and the Baroque, with more than 200(!) performances of Bach's Second Brandenburg Concerto

Nov 23 2024 45 mins

Few musicians have left as profound a mark on their instrument as Friedemann Immer has on the Baroque trumpet. Renowned for his ability to effortlessly tackle some of the most demanding works in the repertoire, Friedemann has recorded Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 an incredible ten times. In 2021, his contributions were recognized with the Christopher Monk Award from t

Jennifer Hamady, Part 1: The World-Class Vocalist, Teacher, Coach, Councilor, Psychologist, and Author

Nov 11 2024 56 mins

Jennifer Hamady is a remarkable blend of singer, teacher, writer, and psychologist. As an author, she has penned three insightful books: The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice, The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio, and Learning to Sing. She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today, where she shares her expertise on the psychological and emot

Mark Scatterday, Conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Part 1: A life in conducting and training the next generation of professional musicians

Oct 20 2024 57 mins

Mark Scatterday is the Professor of Conducting at the Eastman School of Music and the esteemed conductor of the legendary Eastman Wind Ensemble. Since taking the baton in 2002 as only the fourth conductor in the ensemble’s storied history, Mark has continued the rich legacy of his predecessors, especially Frederick Fennell and Donald Hunsberger. Under his direction, the ensemble

Frederica von Stade & Martin Katz, Part 1: An Opera Icon and Renowned Collaborative Pianist, Reflecting on a Lifetime of Musical Collaboration, Teaching, and Artistic Growth

Oct 09 2024 55 mins

On June 9, 1974, the legendary singer Frederica von Stade and the brilliant pianist Martin Katz performed their first concert together—a partnership that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Few musical collaborations have endured for so many years or produced such iconic work. It was an incredible honor to sit down with both of them to discuss their journey, their deep

Impromptu Session with Wes Nance of Eastman and Rochester Philharmonic: "Whinnies and Winners: A Trumpeter's Journey Beyond Mahler"

Sep 30 2024 9 mins

In this deeply insightful interview, host Tony Plog chats with Wes Nance, trumpet with the Rochester Philharmonic, about the often-overlooked artistry behind Sleigh Ride's iconic horse whinny. Wes reflects on his time at the Eastman School of Music, his unconventional teaching methods, and the annual Horse Whinny Challenge — a competition as fun as it is fierce. Along the way, th

Jeffrey Biegel, Part 1: International Concert Piano Artist and Educator - His thoughts on Music, Innovation, and Overcoming Adversity

Sep 16 2024 62 mins

Jeffrey Biegel is a pianist who has dazzled audiences across the globe, performing with major orchestras from a young age. But his contributions go far beyond the concert stage — He's commissioned over 25 new works from living composers, leaving a lasting mark on contemporary piano music. Always pushing the boundaries, Jeffrey has performed weekly online concerts during the Covid

Ed Carroll, Part 1: Mastering Music from All Angles - A "conductor, teacher, student, iconoclast, improviser, director, new music enthusiast, symphony musician, soloist, chamber musician"... and more!

Sep 02 2024 64 mins

Ed's career in music has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning multiple roles including trumpeter, teacher, conductor, and entrepreneur. His deep involvement in so many facets of the musical world has made him a leading voice not just in the trumpet community, but in the broader world of music.In Part 1 of our conversation, Ed takes us back to his early days, sharing stories f