Profiles is a weekly radio program featuring a new guest each week, ranging from painters to journalists, delving into the person behind the persona. Profiles airs Sunday at 7 p.m. on WFIU HD1.
Mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson has sung roles with Mobile and Minnesota Operas, the New York City Opera, the Royal Opera House, and numerous others and is on the voice faculty of the IU Jacobs School of Music. She spoke with Peter Jacobi.
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt was in the studio this week. He has conducted numerous orchestras, including the Berlin and Munich Philharmonics, the Concertgebouw, and the New York Philharmonic.
Two time Grammy award winner Sylvia McNair has sung with many major U.S. and European orchestras and opera companies. An Indiana University Alum, she is now on the voice faculty at the IU Jacobs School of Music.
James J. Pellerite is a former Professor at Indiana University and and an impassioned flutist. His goal is to promote the status of the Northern Plains flute. Peter Jacobi conducted the interview.
Professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, a few of mezzo-soprano Mary Ann Hart’s honors have come from the Carnegie Hall International American Music Competition, the Concert Artists Guild, and the NATS Artist Awards. She spoke with Peter Jacobi.
Jeff Nelson is currently Associate Professor of Horn at the IU Jacobs School of Music. He was previously a member of the Canadian Brass. WFIU’s Mona Seghatoleslami hosts.
Violinist and conductor Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson have dedicated their lives to performing and teaching around the world. They are now on the faculty of the IU Jacobs School of Music. Peter Jacobi is your host.
Pulitzer Prize winning composer John Harbison is one of America’s leading composers, with commissions from many top orchestras and festivals. His work has been performed and recorded by the world’s leading musicians. He spoke with Peter Jacobi.
Matt Haimovitz is a classically skilled cellist who intertwines classical and contemporary music while performing on stage. He entertains in a wide variety of venues, including bars, coffeehouses, and punk rock clubs.
The Saint Louis Brass Quintet is one of America’s oldest standing brass quintets. It was formed in the early 1960s. The quintet is made up of horn player Thomas Bacon, tuba player Daniel Perantoni, and trumpet player Ray Sasaki.
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