Utah Symphony's Ghost Light Podcast

Ep. 35 – Tad Calcara, Principal Clarinet of the Utah Symphony talks about his upcoming performance of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and his love for big band music.

Ep. 34 –The founder and conductor of CineConcerts, Justin Freer, talks about his upcoming performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert with the Utah Symphony.

Ep. 33 –Award-winning concert pianist Kevin Cole talks about his affinity for the music of George Gershwin and shares some fascinating experiences he had with Irving Berlin and members of the Gershwin family.

Ep. 32 – GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Patti Austin talks about her tribute performance for Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday at the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

Ep. 31 – Broadway star Lisa Vroman talks about her upcoming performance with the Utah Symphony at the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

Ep. 29 – Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz talks about the music he wrote for La La Land and the Utah Symphony’s upcoming films in concert performance.

Ep. 30 – The Ghost Light Podcast celebrates its 30th episode with a conversation with host Jeff Counts on his position as Vice President of Operations & General Manager of Utah Symphony.

Ep. 28 –Internationally-acclaimed violinist Simone Porter talks about her upcoming performance with the Utah Symphony, her repertoire wish list, and in finding insights in literature through music.

Ep. 27–Acclaimed Director Kristine McIntyre talks about Utah Opera’s upcoming film noir production of Don Giovanni and the excitement of returning next season for the thrilling new production of Moby Dick.

Ep. 26 – Abigail Rethwisch, Soprano, talks about her unexpected opportunity to perform the title role in Utah Opera’s acclaimed production of Lucia di Lammermoor.

Ep. 25–Leslie and Michelle Peterson, daughters of Utah Opera founder Glade Peterson, talk about the opera’s rich heritage of artistic excellence and the excitement of a 40th Anniversary season.

Ep. 24 –Caitlyn Valovick Moore talks about performing as soloist for a world premiere NOVA Chamber Music Series performance and in her role as piccoloist/flutist for the Utah Symphony.

Ep. 23 – Associate Principal Trumpet Jeff Luke talks about his experiences sharing classical music around the world and in joining the Utah Symphony. (Released 3/17/17)

Ep. 22 – Utah Symphony President Paul Meecham talks about the new Films in Concert series and the thrilling performances of the 2017-18 season.

Ep. 21 – Maestro Thierry Fischer shares the exciting performances of the Utah Symphony’s 2017-18 season.

Ep. 20 – Artistic Director Christopher McBeth talks about all the thrilling productions coming up in Utah Opera’s 40th Anniversary Season.

Ep. 19– Clarinetist Erin Svoboda talks about joining the Utah Symphony and shares some insights into becoming a professional musician.

Ep. 18– Toby Tolokan vice president of artistic planning for Utah Symphony discusses the excitement and difficulty of planning an orchestra season.

Ep. 17– Travis Peterson discusses his background in drum corps and how he transitioned his musical interests to become principal trumpet for the Utah Symphony. (Released 1/25/17)

Ep. 16 – Renowned Director Paul Curran discusses Utah Opera’s production of Man of La Mancha. (Released 1/18/17)