Welcome to the Alpharetta Symphony Chat with the Conductor podcast, where Music Director Dr. Grant Gilman takes you behind the scenes of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra. Dive deep into the world of classical music, explore the stories behind the compositions, and get to know the artists who bring them to life. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned concert-goer or new to the orchestral experience, this podcast offers a unique and intimate look into the artistry, dedication, and passion that make the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra a must-listen ensemble. Tune in for exclusive interviews, musical insights, and a front-row seat to the creative process.<a href="http://www.alpharettasymphony.org" rel="nofollow">www.alpharettasymphony.org</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony</a>

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/16/18/2ea41383-bb46-416c-a65a-ab8a3c514294_944205775episode_8_audio__audio-extractor.net_.mp3

Welcome to the edge of your seat. You’ll be transported to another time with Tchaikovsky’s revolutionary fifth symphony. Known for his timeless and well-loved melodies from works like Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, you’ll see why Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are some of the most performed around the world. One of the most sublime themes in film music, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, is brought to life on our stage by our fabulous principal oboist, Torrence Welch. MUSICEnnio Morricone: “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The MissionSibelius: FinlandiaTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 PERFORMERS<a href="http://www.grantgilman.com" rel="nofollow">Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</a>Torrence Welch, oboe<a href="http://www.alpharettasymphony.org" rel="nofollow">Alpharetta Symphony</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1scGM4VzIwcUZaSFhUZzlUQ0ltbVF1SF9sd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX3JTcExtSWktQ09GNFZHNFduTmdRdFhCX0pXQ1dnSUdQOExDWnQ2TG91X0Y3SFd4RzVScjE5dU1nSEZfeGctZDBYY3A5V3dmLVhrYkFZMkktMTM3dzJIdkp4UTNhQlpxMGgzSDFsVElwRjBidDB6Yw&v=cbY6VG2iwTs" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Chat with the Conductor Ep. 8 | Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/20/19/be239231-1f18-4773-93f1-46393e587e74_3923514301410317127episode7_audio.mp3

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim. MUSICAugusta Read Thomas: SunburstFlorence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic PERFORMERSDr. Grant Gilman, conductorHelen Kim, violinAlpharetta Symphony <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNfUHZhT2pScVlGV0pHcVMxUTRsRzh3dHo2UXxBQ3Jtc0trR2JyQ2I1bTg0b0hscDM4cUFhX2FvVFRsVFF6QmtFNnFHMHZzNGFwSGVIWTQ4d2p0M2Z0VFNVdGk5eDQ0NDVMSTBlSk5nN0FScTJQcGh1ek5FV3ZaY1owTnVRX3V6Sy0yNnVPbHJwOFA1Um44LWhtOA&v=o8uyHa7cpws" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Chat With The Conductor Ep. 7 | Amy Beach's Gaelic Symphony

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/15/18/d2aaba31-0af5-4cd7-b4a2-c90d5415f07c_117574764792743004ep6pt2augustareadthomasaudio.mp3

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim. MUSICAugusta Read Thomas: SunburstFlorence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic PERFORMERSDr. Grant Gilman, conductorHelen Kim, violinAlpharetta Symphony <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1iUXl0NjFpMURjQjdKRE5SYWJONmxMMW9oQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNTlUdkpHam9SNGJETksxcjFTcjRqNTc4dzlEQWEycWs2U0oweUpQQ1VKX2ZJODNsbHFVaFhvQjlJajhUbVZRTk90ZTV1S29ZcWN1dlVvOFgwRG1BR0oxRlVWT0FiMjFsdnNQdzdzMHJwWWpEX09LSQ&v=ujFD5v1IsVI" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Ep.6 pt 2 Augusta Read Thomas

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/15/18/019c18fe-b9ff-4d9f-a134-0df94b9abf84_-4278076621452655560ep6pt1helenkimaudio.mp3

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim. MUSICAugusta Read Thomas: SunburstFlorence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic PERFORMERSDr. Grant Gilman, conductorHelen Kim, violinAlpharetta Symphony <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1hFN3NaR1FpYmliNlVkaHRKclpRdWc1dkZ4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsbl9kb2RWdXlEZEM3TDE4MU1oVi1yYlpGeURBQ29Lelh2TloyeWNkWmszUER1T0w0OWxKaU1PRy02cFBxdW5uaEROT1VSN2ZicXVZZDZnY3JfelNGM2M5WjAwdlBITlM2YnZxcHJuQUtySEJwWW5oVQ&v=vhmrQWVYFaI" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Ep. 6 pt 1 Helen Kim

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/21/17/fd38f5ef-7f8f-4175-8473-93f0f9409d8e_chatwconductorep5audio.mp3

There&#39;s nothing like home for the holidays. Join your hometown orchestra, the Alpharetta Symphony, for an evening of some of your favorite holiday music wrapped neatly in a bow. There&#39;s something for everyone - themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and even a classical hit or two. Joined by the chorus from Alpharetta Methodist Church, the Alpharetta Symphony will make you feel like you&#39;re next to a roaring fire, hot chocolate in hand.MUSICTchaikovsky: &#34;Pas de deux&#34; from The Nutcracker&#39;Twas the Night Before ChristmasTchaikovsky: &#34;Trepak&#34; from The Nutcracker Leroy Anderson: Sleigh RideHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasThe Polar ExpressRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Handel: &#34;Hallelujah&#34; from MessiahAdolph Charles Adam: 0 Holy Night Leroy Anderson: Christmas FestivalPERFORMERSDr. Grant Gilman, conductorChorus of the Alpharetta Methodist ChurchAlpharetta Symphonyhttp://www.alpharettasymphony.org

Home for the Holidays

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/10/29/1/fe230f30-39af-4751-a42b-18868f8e7488_horn_and_alex_interview.mp3

The Alpharetta Symphony Horn section talks Schuman &#34;Konzertstück&#34; and enghlish horn expert Alex Fricker discusses Jennifer Higdon&#39;s 25 year old composition &#34;Blue Cathedral&#34;. Don&#39;t miss the concert, November 3, 8pm, at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church: www.alpharettasymphony.org.

Interviews: Horns and Alex Fricker

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/10/10/19/43eb73cd-65ce-4cfe-9ff5-a20cf3fae238_chatwconductorep3audio.mp3

It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns. MUSIC Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 PERFORMERS Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor Jonathan Shaw, horn Tyler Smith, horn Jake Wadsworth, horn Cal Hughes, horn Alpharetta Symphony http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns. 



MUSIC 

Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral 

Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra 

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 



PERFORMERS 

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor 

Jonathan Shaw, horn 

Tyler Smith, horn 

Jake Wadsworth, horn 

Cal Hughes, horn 

Alpharetta Symphony 

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/9/12/15/b1a0c8a9-9839-4834-adcb-bcf114c9180d_episode_2_-_audio_only.mp3

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists. MUSICGeorge Gershwin:<ul><li>American in Paris</li><li>I Got Rhythm</li><li>Strike Up the Band</li><li>Selections from Porgy and Bess</li><li>Embraceable You</li><li>Lullaby</li><li>”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay</li><li>”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance</li><li>Rhapsody in Blue</li></ul> PERFORMERS<ul><li>Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor</li><li>Mac Frampton, piano</li><li>Tiffany Uzoije, soprano</li><li>Raphael Fleuristal, baritone </li><li>Alpharetta Symphony</li></ul><a href="http://www.alpharettasymphony.org" rel="nofollow">www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.



MUSIC

George Gershwin:

American in Paris
I Got Rhythm
Strike Up the Band
Selections from Porgy and Bess
Embraceable You
Lullaby
”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay
”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance
Rhapsody in Blue


PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
Mac Frampton, piano
Tiffany Uzoije, soprano
Raphael Fleuristal, baritone 
Alpharetta Symphony
www.alpharettasymphony.org

Interview with Mac Frampton

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/8/31/20/8cf71c8e-3add-4dd6-a59b-d3f444ca5be6__with_the_conductor_ep._1_rhapsody_in_blue.mp3.mp3

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists. MUSICGeorge Gershwin:American in ParisI Got RhythmStrike Up the BandSelections from Porgy and BessLullaby”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We DanceRhapsody in Blue PERFORMERSDr. Grant Gilman, conductorMac Frampton, pianoTiffany Uzoije, sopranoRaphael Fleuristal, baritoneAlpharetta Symphony<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpharettasymphony.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxVRERqTThTdlkwT1JsVXprLWhVcXBTMm9UZ3xBQ3Jtc0tteUFnNDBsaHhlTUpHMUhDV2ZSVXdoM3FfR28tNmFPU2xZUE1TUWR2ZUlWMUxfX1NIT2hmMC16WS04U2JHR2FqeVJXQm1fZnpoenRhVUE0ZHVYSThOcGtYME83bnU0Znh4dHdzeFluRVZXQUxfcnQtZw&v=xpUzjMjvpws" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpharettasymphony.org</a>

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.



MUSIC

George Gershwin:

American in Paris

I Got Rhythm

Strike Up the Band

Selections from Porgy and Bess

Lullaby

”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay

”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance

Rhapsody in Blue



PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Mac Frampton, piano

Tiffany Uzoije, soprano

Raphael Fleuristal, baritone

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

Rhapsody In Blue

Welcome to the Alpharetta Symphony Chat with the Conductor podcast, where Music Director Dr. Grant Gilman takes you behind the scenes of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra. Dive deep into the world of classical music, explore the stories behind the compositions, and get to know the artists who bring them to life. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or new to the orchestral experience, this podcast offers a unique and intimate look into the artistry, dedication, and passion that make the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra a must-listen ensemble. Tune in for exclusive interviews, musical insights, and a front-row seat to the creative process.

www.alpharettasymphony.org

www.youtube.com/@alpharettasymphony