Anthony Plog on Music

Apr 11 2025 190 ep. 35 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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Gene Scheer and Jake Heggie: Librettist and Composer, both Luminaries of Contemporary Opera on the Collaborative Nature of their Art

Apr 11 2025 65 mins

In this conversation, we dive into the extraordinary creative partnership between two of the most celebrated figures in contemporary opera—librettist Gene Scheer and composer Jake Heggie. Together, Gene and Jake have brought to life some of the most powerful operatic works of our time, including Moby-Dick, Three Decembers, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Their collaboration is not o

John Gibson: Director of the Center for Electronic and Computer Music @ Indiana University, Internationally Respected Composer, and Inspirational Pedagogue (they call him Coach!)

Mar 28 2025 65 mins

I had the pleasure of speaking with John Gibson, a distinguished expert in electronic music who has had a fascinating journey through many aspects of the musical world. As someone who didn’t know much about electronic music going into this, I was pleasantly surprised by how accessible and engaging the discussion turned out to be. That’s thanks to John’s depth of knowledge and

Tom Morris: Long-time chief executive leader of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and international consultant, lecturer, teacher, and writer

Mar 14 2025 55 mins

Tom Morris is the author of Always the Music, a book I consider a must-read for anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of the classical music business—how it operates, its challenges, and the fascinating personalities involved. Tom has had an extraordinary journey in the world of music, having experienced it all from multiple perspectives. He started as a percussionist, pe

Jerry Hey: The Multi-Grammy Award Winning LA Studio Trumpet Artist and Song Arranger

Mar 03 2025 58 mins

Jerry Hey is a Grammy Award-winning arranger, composer, and trumpeter with an incredible career that spans decades. His work as an arranger has brought him into close collaboration with legends like Quincy Jones, and he's crafted arrangements for some of the most iconic artists in music. If you've ever listened to major hits, chances are you've heard his brilliant work. As a trumpe

Ashley Hall-Tighe: World-Class Trumpeter, Pedagogue, and Life Coach - On Balancing Music, Wellness, and Life

Feb 12 2025 53 mins

Ashley Hall-Tighe is a superb trumpeter, musician, educator, and certified life coach. Ashley has an impressive career, having served on the faculties of several universities, including the Longy School of Music of Bard College, and she currently teaches at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. But that’s not all – Ashley also works as a coach, helping individuals and groups co

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

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