Blanchard

Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Opera Suite in Concert

David Balakrishnan of the Turtle Island Quartet speaks about his collaboration with Terence Blanchard on the concert production of Fire Shut Up In My Bones, the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera.

Avi Avital

A Conversation with Mandolinist Avi Avital

John Banther speaks with Grammy-nominated mandolinist, Avi Avital, about his upcoming program with accordionist Hanzhi Wang, presented by the Washington Performing Arts.

Michelle Fowlin

In Praise of Music Education

Michele Fowlin, Artistic Director of Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir, speaks about her journey in music education and its invaluable importance ahead of the choir's season finale.