Episodes
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
In this episode, Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie and Producer Ross Sivertsen discuss the repertoire for the RSO 2024/2025 Season. Maestro Couturiaux also shares insights into how he programs a concert season.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this episode of Portraits in Music, Maestro Clay Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie and Producer Ross Sivertsen have a captivating conversation with Chris Farrell about his journey as an orchestral musician and composer. From his early days playing viola to his current role in the Nashville Symphony, Chris shares his experience and insights into the world of classical music. Discover how he found his passion for composing, his creative process, and the joys and challenges of working with musicians and orchestras.
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Join us in conversation with Charles Eisemann and Eliane Menzel, winner of the 2024 Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition.
In our first segment, Maestro Couturiaux and podcast producer Ross Sivertsen dive into the heart of the March 2nd "Stars of the Future" Concert as we explore the intricacies and inspirations behind two monumental works that showcase the depth and diversity of classical music.
In our second segment, we're joined by Charles Eisemann, a true patron of the arts, as he shares his passion for music and the impact of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra on our community.
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
In conversation with Gary Cogill, longtime film critic at WFAA. Maestro Couturiaux, Executive Director Laurie Garvie, and Producer Ross Sivertsen explore some of Hollywood's most iconic characters and the musical geniuses who brought them to life.
Our February 3rd Concert - "A Night at the Movies: Good Vs. Evil" will take you on an exciting journey From Bernard Herrmann's "Psycho" to the deep-sea horror of John Williams' "Jaws" to the sweeping landscapes of John Barry's "Dances With Wolves."
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Special Holiday Edition of 'Portraits in Music':
Join Maestro Couturiaux and Ross Sivertsen in a fun-filled episode in conversation with David Lovrien, Kat Glaze, and Rick Holt of 5 Second Rule. Experience the magic as they perform with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra in their final performance as 5 Second Rule before they become Skyland. Visit Skyland Official for more!
Monday Oct 23, 2023
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PORTRAITS IN MUSIC - EPISODE 402
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Join us for an exciting episode of Portraits in Music where we chat with Nicholas Bardonnay of Westwater Arts about the American Landscapes Concert on November 4th.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PORTRAITS IN MUSIC - EPISODE 401
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
In this episode, RSO President and Executive Director Laurie Garvie joins us as we chat about the RSO's 62nd season opening, welcoming guest artist Lara St. John.
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PORTRAITS IN MUSIC - EPISODE 304
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
In this episode we are joined by RSO President and Executive Director Laurie Garvie, as we chat about the RSO's 61st season finale welcoming guest artist Joyce Yang, 2005 Van Cliburn Silver Medalist.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PORTRAITS IN MUSIC - EPISODE 303
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Join us as Maestro Couturiaux chats with Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas as we talk about the February 4th concert Fascinating Rhythm.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PORTRAITS IN MUSIC - EPISODE 302
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Join us as Maestro Couturiaux chats with RSO’s concertmaster Elisabeth Adkins and principal violist Susan Dubois about the upcoming November 5th concert featuring pieces by London-born composer Anna Clyne, Mozart’s most masterful example of a hybrid symphony plus concerto, and concluding with the most famous opening notes in all of classical music when the orchestra performs Beethoven’s exhilarating and monumental Fifth Symphony.