May 04

Do What You Can Do with Cellist Joshua Roman

Legendary musician Yo-Yo Ma called my guest today the future of classical music in America. Joshua Roman is a cellist, accomplished composer and curator whose performances embrace musical styles from Bach to Radiohead. At 22, he became the youngest principal cellist in the Seattle Symphony. Now as a soloist, his performances have been viewed by millions. I was able to catch up with Joshua on this special LIVE performance CreativeLive TV. We talked about the... read more ›
Jan 08

Top 6 Orchestra Flashmobs — Acts of Robust Hit-and-Run Culture in Public Spaces

There's one thing about classical music that I've always believed: it is far better to see it performed than to hear a recording of it. While this is true for just about all kinds of music, the multi-layered nature of classical compositions (especially pieces that call for large orchestras) make it even more suited than normal for in-person performance. And when those performances take place in public, the experience is all the more radical. Breaking... read more ›