Michael Hersch

Composer Michael Hersch

David Patrick Stearns — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

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The Art of Jun Kaneko--Composer Michael Hersch--EVERYTHING BUT THE COFFEE Author Bryant Simon

Susan Lewis, David Patrick Stearns and Jim Cotter — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Susan Lewis considers the art of Jun Kaneko, whose costumes and sets are featured in Madama Butterfly, the Opera Company of Philadelphia's latest production. Kaneko's sculptures are on view in four different venues around the city.

David Patrick Stearns speaks with Michael Hersch. The Philadelphia-based composer has a world-premiere performance of an evening-length work for French horn and cello coming up, and a CD of his cello sonatas being released soon.

Jim Cotter speaks with Temple University professor Bryant Simon. His new book examines the socio-economic impact of Starbucks, and what the global caf? chain says about community, status, and personal identity in contemporary America.

Vera Wilson, Astral Art Services-- The Vanishing Pavillions--The Mendelssohn Club

Jim Cotter, David Patrick Stearns and Susan Lewis — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:21:00 +0000

Vera Wilson, Founder and President of Astral Artistic Services. For 15 years she has provided career services to promising young classical musicians.

A profile of Michael Hersch. The Haverford-based pianist and composer's The Vanishing Pavillions has just been released on CD.

Also, a look at the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, one of the country's oldest choruses.