KRCB-FM: Curtain Call

Miró Quartet, "Blues in America," Moon Music Festival - February 26, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:55:53 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. They talk about her musical life and her March 5th concert with Miró Quartet in Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, Jazz bandleader, composer, arranger, bassist, educator and activist Marcus Shelby previews the concert "Blues in America" by the Marcus Shelby Quartet with vocalist Terrie Odabi, March 3 at the Raven Theater, to benefit Healdsburg Jazz Music Education Programs in the Schools.

Finally, tenor Nicholas Phan talks about the Valley of the Moon Music Festival at Green Music Center Schubert program, March 4th in Schroeder Hall.

"Emerson String Quartet," Christian Tetzlaff - February 12, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:26:44 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Emerson String Quartet violinist Philip Setzer. They talk about his musical life and his performance of three Beethoven piano trios with pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel, February 19th at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, violinist Christian Tetzlaff talks about his musical life and his performance with pianist Lars Vogt, February 18th at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

"1776," “One Stone,” Eric Hoeprich - February 5, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:52:10 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Larry Williams and actors Gene Abravaya and Steven Kent Barker. They talk about the musical “1776," February 10th through 26th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Then, Actor Eric Thompson, puppeteer Sheila Devitt and producer Ellie Lichenstein preview Trevor Allen’s "One Stone,” February 10th through 19th at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, period clarinetist Eric Hoeprich talks about his musical life and the performances of his trio with cellist Tanya Tomkins and pianist Eric Zivian, February 11th at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center and February 12th at Occidental Center for the Arts for Redwood Arts Council.

"Buyer & Cellar," “Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble!” - January 29, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:28:38 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with actor Patrick Varner and director Sarah Muirhead. They talk about their artistic lives and about Jonathan Tolins’ hit one-man comedy "Buyer & Cellar,” February 3rd through 19th in the Studio Theatre at 6th Street Playhouse.

Then, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mariah Parker talks about her musical life and the CD-release performance of her band “Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble!” February 4th at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, "The Telltale Harp” - January 22, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 07:23:27 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Joseph Kalichstein. They talk about the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio in the midst of their 40th season, and their January 29th performance at Weill Hall.

Then, harpist and playwright Laura Simpson talks about her collaboration with Lorelei Kornell on their new play "The Telltale Harp,” in its first staged reading by Pegasus Theater Company, January 29th at the Graton Community Center.

Miró Quartet, Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Stanford Woodwind Quintet - January 15, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:54:31 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with cellist Joshua Gindele. They talk about Miró Quartet and their January 20th performance at Occidental Center for the Arts for Redwood Arts Council.

Then, composer and multi-instrumental jazz musician Chris Brubeck talks about his musical life, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and their January 21st performance at Glaser Center for Redwood Arts Council.

Finally, flutist Alexandra Hawley talks about Stanford Woodwind Quintet and their January 22nd performance at Newman Auditorium for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series.

Pacifica Quartet, "Stage Kiss” - January 8, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:36:54 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with violist Masumi Per Rostad. They talk about the Pacifica Quartet and its January 11th performance for the Music@Menlo Winter Series.

Then, Director Marty Pistone and actors Jenifer Coté and Edward McCloud preview Sarah Ruhl's "Stage Kiss,” January 13th through February 5th at 6th Street Playhouse.

"Becoming Dr. Ruth," "Stranger Than Fiction," "Marvelous!," "Renaissance Glory" - January 1, 2017

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 07:04:28 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with actress Ann Woodhead and director Beth Craven. They talk about Mark St. Germain’s one-woman play ”Becoming Dr. Ruth,” January 6th through 22nd at Main Stage West.

Then, Visual Arts Director Catherine Devriese and exhibiting collagist Sherry Parker talk about concurrent exhibitions, “Stranger than Fiction” and “MARVELOUS! International Exhibition of Collage, Assemblage, and Construction,” January 6th through February 12th at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

Finally, Joanna Bramel Young talks about Festival Consort’s annual presentation of “Renaissance Glory,” January 8th at Church of the Incarnation

Sharon McNight, Elizabeth Minnich - December 18, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:55:16 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with singer/actress/playwright Sharon McNight. They talk about her one-woman musical "Red Hot Mama, the Sophie Tucker Songbook,” January 6th through 29th at Cinnabar Theater, with a Gala Performance on New Year’s Eve.

Then, philosopher Elizabeth Minnich brings light from darkness in the very first interview on her new book "The Evil of Banality.”

Carol Maillard, Kirill Gerstein - December 18, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:28:26 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with founding singer Carol Maillard. They talk about Sweet Honey in the Rock and their concert “Celebrating the Holydays,” December 22nd at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, distinguished pianist Kirill Gerstein talks about his latest recording, Liszt’s "Transcendental Etudes.”

“Händel’s Messiah,” VOENA singers - December 11, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 06:15:37 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic and Music Director Jeffrey Thomas. They talk about American Bach Soloists’ performances of Händel’s Messiah, December 14th, 15th and 16th at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, and here at Weill Hall, Green Music Center December 18th.

Then, Director Annabelle Marie and VOENA singers preview VOENA’s “Voices of the Season... On Broadway Concert Tour,” December 17th at Glaser Center, Santa Rosa.

“A Chanticleer Christmas,” Konstantin Lifschitz, Elena Urioste and Adam Golka - December 4, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:27:33 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Chanticleer Music Director William Fred Scott. They talk about Chanticleer and about “A Chanticleer Christmas,” December 10th through 23rd in venues around the Bay Area, including 2 performances at St. Vincent’s Church, Petaluma on December 11th.

Then, pianist Konstantin Lifschitz previews his performance of the complete Bach Keyboard Partitas, December 8th at Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto for Music@Menlo.

Finally, violinist Elena Urioste and pianist Adam Golka talk about their December 10th concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Sebastopol for Redwood Arts Council.

“Hope,” “Joy To The World,” “A Cantiamo Christmas” - November 27, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:47:09 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Elizabeth Craven, actress Mary Gannon Graham and music director Jim Peterson. They talk about the world premiere of Si Kahn’s new musical “Hope,” December 1st through 18th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Then, Co-Executive Director Stephan Stubbins previews Transcendence Theatre Company’s holiday program “Joy To The World,” December 2nd through 4th at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.

Finally, Shafiq Spanos talks about “A Cantiamo Christmas,” December 1st and 2nd at St. Seraphim Orthodox Church, Santa Rosa.

"A Christmas Carol," "Peter and the Starcatcher" - November 20, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:20:56 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Craig Miller, and actors Charles Siebert and Stefan Wenger. They talk about "A Christmas Carol,” November 25th through December 23rd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Then, Director David Yen and actors David Crone and Larry Williams preview "Peter and the Starcatcher,” November 25th through December 18th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

"Overtures & Arias," "The Music of G. I. Gurdjieff" - November 13, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 06:38:48 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Sonoma County Philharmonic Music Director Norman Gamboa. They talk about the orchestra’s next program "Overtures & Arias,” November 19th and 20th at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Then, pianist Charles Ketcham previews his performance of "The Music of G. I. Gurdjieff,” November 20th in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Michael Feinstein, Calidore String Quartet - November 6, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:03:04 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with singer, pianist, and music revivalist Michael Feinstein. They talk about his musical passions and his November 12th performance “Great American Songbook” at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, Calidore String Quartet talk about their musical life together and about their November 13th concert for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series at Newman Auditorium.

Lara Downes, Patrick Ball - October 30, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 06:39:18 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Lara Downes. They talk about her musical life and her new recording "America Again.”

Then, Patrick Ball talks about his artistic life and his November 5th performance “Celtic Harp & Story” at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Paula Poundstone, "Superfest: International Disability Film Festival" - October 16, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 06:28:07 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Paula Poundstone. They talk about her October 21st appearance at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.

Then, Co-Director Catherine Kudlick previews the 30th annual Superfest: International Disability Film Festival, this year honoring Pixar for Advancements in Accessibility Technology, October 22nd at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life, Berkeley, and October 23rd at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.

ZOFO Piano Duet, "Dancing At Lughnasa," Jasper String Quartet - October 9, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 06:24:12 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with ZOFO Piano Duet, Eva-Maria Zimmerman and Keisuke Nakagoshi. They talk about their performance of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” October 16th at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

Next, Director Elizabeth Craven and actor Steven Abbott preview Brian Friel’s drama “Dancing At Lughnasa,” October 14th through 30th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Then, violist Sam Quintal talks about Jasper String Quartet’s October 15th concert at Occidental Center for the Arts for Redwood Arts Council.

Art Trails, MetOpera Live in HD - October 2, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 06:48:05 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with painter Marsha Connell, sculptor Jan Schultz and painter Bill Gittins. They talk about Sonoma County Art Trails open studios, Saturdays and Sundays, October 8th and 9th and October 15th and 16th, as well as the Preview Exhibit running through October 16th at Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

Then, Rialto Cinemas proprietor Ky Boyd talks about MetOpera Live in HD at Rialto Cinemas 2016 - 2017, opening with Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” October 8th and 12th at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol.

"The Threepeny Opera," ““Music from the Movies” - September 25, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 06:32:04 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with stage director and scenic designer Michael RJ Campbell, Jerry Lee and Allie Nordby. They talk about "The Threepenny Opera,” September 30th through October 23rd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Then, jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield and jazz pianist Mike Greensill preview their live, fundraising performance of music from The Great American Songbook, “Music from the Movies,” Friday, September 30th in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

National Theatre Live 2016/17, “Pranksters & Heros,” Sonoma County Art Trails - September 18, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:23:50 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Rialto Cinemas proprietor Ky Boyd. They talk about National Theatre Live 2016/17, opening with Kurt Weill’s ”The Threepenny Opera,” September 22nd and October 1st.

Then, Music Director Norman Gamboa previews Sonoma County Philharmonic’s next concert set, “Pranksters & Heros,” September 24th and 25th at Santa Rosa High School Auditorium.

Finally, Ceramic artist Bill Geisinger talks about Sonoma County Art Trails Preview Exhibit September 23rd through October 16th at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, as well as Art Trails open studios Saturdays & Sundays October 8th and 9th and 15th and 16th.

"Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” classicalsonoma.org, EarleFest - September 11, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:04:40 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with actor Larry Williams. They about Ken Ludwig's fast-paced comedy "Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” September 16th through October 9th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Then, founder, writer and editor Terry McNeil talks about ClassicalSonoma.org, THE online resource for Classical music in the North Bay.

Finally, Earle Baum Center of the Blind CEO Dan Needham talks about this year’s EarleFest: A Celebration of Americana Music, featuring Lucinda Williams, The Mavericks, and The Paladins, September 17th at Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park.

“The House That Jack Built,” “Broadway under the Stars Gala Celebration,” - September 5, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 06:58:30 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Craig Miller and actors Edward McCloud and Elizabeth Henry, as well as playwright Cecelia Tichi. They talk about the world premiere of her new play about Jack London, “The House That Jack Built,” September 9th through 25th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Then, Artistic Director and CEO Amy Miller talks about Transcendence Theatre Company’s “Broadway under the Stars” "Gala Celebration,” September 9th through 11th at Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen.

"Capacity," "The Most Happy Fella" - August 28, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:04:00 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Elizabeth Craven, joined by actors Ilana Niernberger, Sam Coughlin, and playwright Rebecca Louise Miller. They talk about of her smart, provocative, dramatic play “Capacity,” about Mileva Marić and Albert Einstein in its world premiere run September 2nd through 18th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Then, Director Elly Lichenstein and actor Michael van Why preview Frank Loesser’s classic musical “The Most Happy Fella,” September 2nd through 25th at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

Zarin Mehta, Si Kahn - August 21, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:07:52 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Executive Director Zarin Mehta. They preview the 2016 - 2017 season at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.
Then, singer/songwriter/playwright/organizer Si Kahn talks about his August 27th Main Stage West benefit at French Garden Restaurant and his forthcoming musical “Hope,” opening November 25th at Main Stage West.

"Animal Crackers,” Maya Beiser, Crag Miller - August 14, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:55:18 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Craig Miller and actor Jeff Coté. They talk about the Marx Brothers musical comedy "Animal Crackers,” August 19th through September 18th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Then, Cello goddess Maya Beiser talks about her new recording “TranceClassical” and her world premiere of David Lang’s “the day / world to come,” Wednesday evening at SF Jazz Center.

Finally, Director Craig Miller returns to preview the 2016 - 2017 season 6th Street Playhouse.

"Big Fish,” "The Plot Against Shakespeare,” "Romeo & Juliet." - August 7, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:53:24 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with actors Darryl Strohl-DeHerrera and Heather Buck. They talk about the Spreckels Theatre Company production of the musical "Big Fish" August 12th through 28th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, playwright David Beckman, director David Lear and actors Brian Abbott, Liz Jahren and Jeffrey Savage preview "The Plot Against Shakespeare,” August 12th through September 3rd at the Cannery in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa.

Then, Artistic Director Ava Roy and actors Jennie Brick and Maria Leigh talk about the We Players presentation of Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet,” August 12th through September 25th at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.

"Dance the Night Away,” Music@Menlo - July 31, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:12:22 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Associate Artistic Director Roy Ligthner, and Marketing Associate Rebekah Pearson. They preview Transcendence Theatre Company’s next Broadway under the Stars program "Dance the Night Away,” August 5th through 21st at Jack London State Park.

Then, cellist Dmitri Atapine talks about his musical life and his roles as performer teacher at Music@Menlo, which runs through August 6th at venues in Menlo / Atherton.

Music in the Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Music Festival, Music@Menlo - July 24, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 06:01:06 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Co-Artistic Director Michael Adams. They preview Music in the Vineyards, July 28th through August 21st in venues in and around Napa Valley.

Then, Harvard musicologist and bassoonist Kate van Orden talks about her musical life and her Valley of the Moon Music Festival performances and post-concert dinner-lecture July 30th at Hanna Center Auditorium.

Finally, Miami String Quartet cellist Keith Robinson talks about his musical life and about his participation in this year’s Music@Menlo running through August 8th in venues in and around Menlo Park / Atherton.

Music at Menlo, Valley of the Moon Music Festival, pianoSonoma - July 17, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:10:19 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Juilliard Dean and Provost Ara Guzelimian. They talk about his Music@Menlo Encounter “Dmitry Shostakovich: An Artist’s Chronicle of a Russian Century,” July 21st at Martin Family Hall, Menlo School. This year’s Music@Menlo runs July 16th through August 8th.

Then, tenor Kyle Stegall previews his performances in Valley of the Moon Music Festival, running through July 31st at Hanna Center Auditorium in Sonoma.

Finally, Artistic Directors Jessica and Michael Shinn talk about pianoSonoma, July 24th through August 6th at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Music at Menlo, Valley of the Moon Music Festival, "Fantastical Family Night" - July 10, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:34:40 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. They talk about the Fourteenth Annual Music@Menlo, “Russian Reflections,” July 15th through August 6th in venues in and around Menlo Park / Atherton.

Next, Artistic Director Tanya Tompkins and Music Director Eric Zivian preview the Second Annual Valley of the Moon Music Festival, July 17th through 31st at Hanna Center Auditorium in Sonoma.

Finally, Casey Hebbel talks about Transcendence Theatre Company’s next “Broadway under the Stars” performances, “Fantastical Family Night,” featuring Transcendence Kids Camp performers alongside their exceptional theater professionals, July 15th and 16th in Jack London State Park.

Mendocino Music Festival, “Midsummer Night Sings 2016" - July 3, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:33:10 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Director Allan Pollack and Associate Artistic Director Susan Waterfall. They talk about the 30th Annual Mendocino Music Festival, July 8th through 23rd in venues in and around Mendocino.

Then, Music Director Robert Worth talks about Sonoma Bach’s “Midsummer Night Sings 2016,” Wednesday evenings July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma.

Michael Berkowitz, "Macbeth" - June 26, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:47:51 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with conductor Michael Berkowitz. They talk about Santa Rosa Symphony’s July 4 Spectacular and Fireworks at Weill Hall & Lawn.

Then, director David Lear and actors Ilana Niernberger and Ben Stowe preview Shakespeare in the Cannery’s “Macbeth," July 1st through 23rd in Railroad Square.

California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, ChamberFest 2016, "Forever Plaid” - June 19, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:53:17 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with poet Dana Gioia. They talk about his his new role as Poet Laureate of the State of California, he reads from his new volume "99 New & Selected Poems.” and he previews his June 24th appearance at Copperfield's Books, Santa Rosa.

Next, Green Music Center Co-Executive Director Zarin Mehta previews ChamberFest 2016, June 22nd through 26th in Schroeder and Weill Halls.

Finally, Director Patrick Nims and company talk about "Forever Plaid,” June 24th through July 17th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Zarin Mehta, Stephan Stubbins - June 12, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:09:14 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Green Music Center Co-Executive Director Zarin Mehta. They talk about Season 5 at Weill Hall.

Then, Transcendence Theatre Company Co-Executive Director Stephan Stubbins previews the fifth season of “Broadway under the Stars,” June 17th through September 11th in Jack London State Park.

"The Magic Flute," Shai Wosner - June 5, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 06:39:17 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Elly Lichenstein & soprano Dana Pundt. They talk about Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute,” June 10th through 26th at Cinnabar Theater.

Then, pianist Shai Wosner talks about his new recording "Haydn & Ligeti Concertos & Capriccios" on the Onyx label.

Art at the Source, Billy Hart - May 29, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 30 May 2016 06:02:51 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with visual artists Elizabeth Peyton, Michelle Hoting, and Judy Freedman. They talk about this year’s Art at the Source Open Studios, June 4th and 5th and June 11th and 12th all around Western Sonoma County.

Next, legendary jazz drummer Billy Hart talks about his musical life and about the Healdsburg Jazz Festival retrospective of his music with a star-studded lineup, June 4th and 5th at Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School.

Healdsburg Jazz Festival - May 22, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 23 May 2016 07:01:15 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos spends the hour with Healdsburg Jazz Festival founder and director Jessica Felix. They talk about the 18th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, June 3rd through 12th in venues in and around Healdsburg.

Kaffe Fassett, Peter Williams - May 15, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 16 May 2016 06:28:28 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with extraordinary fiber artist Kaffe Fassett. They talk about his artistic life. Kaffe Fassett gives a lecture “Glorious Color,” May 21st at San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, where an exhibition of his work runs through July 3rd.

Then, Green Music Center Programmer Peter Williams previews Summer 2016 at Weill Hall & Lawn.

Holly Near, Jura Margulis - May 8, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 09 May 2016 07:38:57 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with singer-songwriter, actor, teacher, and activist Holly Near. They talk about her life and about her May 13th appearance with Barbara Higbie & Jan Martinelli at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Then, extraordinary piano virtuoso Jura Margulis talks about his musical life and about his May 14th recital at Petaluma Historical Library & Museum.

“My Fair Lady,” “Play,” “Hamlet” - May 1, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:54:25 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with director Craig Miller and actors David Yen and Denise Elia. They talk about the classic musical "My Fair Lady,” May 6th through June 5th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux talks about his solo recording “Play,” his musical life and his performance of the world premiere of Dan Visconti’s “Living Language,” with California Symphony conducted by Donato Cabrera, May 6th at Lincoln Theater in Yountville and May 8th at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

Finally, Director Paul Draper and actors Matt Lindberg and Renee Hardin talk about Shakespeare’s “Hamlet," May 4th through 8th in Person Theater on the Sonoma State University campus.

“My Fair Lady,” “Play,” “Hamlet”

Marin Music Chest, “The Little Mermaid,” Paula West - April 24, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:51:38 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with publicist Kim Taylor, board president Jim Boitano and young violinist Douglas Wei. They talk about Marin Music Chest and their Scholarship Winners and Young Artists Concerts.

Next, Actors Steven Kent Barker and Abby Chambers preview Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” April 29th through May 22nd at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, chanteuse Paula West talks about her musical life and about her April 30th appearance at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Anthony Reed, “Ireland’s Poet-Patriots,” “Enchanted April” - April 17, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:48:13 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with bass singer Anthony Reed. They talk about his active young operatic career and his performance with the Adler Fellows of San Francisco Opera, April 22nd in Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma Campus of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, composer Richard B. Evans previews his new oratorio “Ireland’s Poet-Patriots,” Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the "Proclamation of the Irish Republic,” April 22nd at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.

Finally, composer Richard Evans returns to talk about his new musical romance “Enchanted April,” in its premiere production by Pacific Coast Repertory, April 23rd through May 8th at the Theatre at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.

James David Christie, "Over The Moon" - April 10, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:39:44 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with noted organist James David Christie. They talk about his musical life and about his April 17th recital on the historical Brombaugh Opus 9 organ in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, Music Director William Fred Scott talks about Chanticleer and its concert “Over the Moon,” April 15th in Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Barry Douglas, Rebecca Hickey, "Fiddler On The Roof" - April 3, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 06:52:24 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with internationally renowned pianist Barry Douglas. They talk about his musical life, about the latest release in his recording of Brahms solo piano works and about his April 8th recital at Mills College in Oakland.

Next, Singer Rebecca Hickey talks about her musical life and about Stile Antico’s San Francisco Early Music Society concert “Sacred or Profane? The Sensual Made Spiritual in the Renaissance,” April 10th at First Congregational Church in Berkeley.

Finally, Director Starr Hergenrather and company preview Analy High School’s presentation of “Fiddler on the Roof,” April 8th through 16th at Analy Theatre.

Zuill Baily, “Time Stands Still,” Yuel Yawney - March 27, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:39:59 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with fnoted cellist Zuill Bailey. They talk about his musical life and his performance of Britten’s “Cello Symphony” with Santa Rosa Symphony, April 2nd through 4th at Weill Hall.

Next, Director Sheri Lee Miller and Artistic Director Elly Lichenstein talk about Donald Margulies "Time Stands Still,” April 1st through 17th at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, Violinist Yuel Yawney talks about Borealis String Quartet and their March 30th Brave New Music performance at Paul Mahder Gallery in Healdsburg.

Sharon Isbin, Taylor Bayouth, Richard Glazier - March 13, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:37:20 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with famed guitarist Sharon Isbin. They talk about her musical life and her performance of Rodrigo’s guitar concertos with New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra, April 2nd at Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for Performing Arts, at UC Davis.

Next, author Taylor Bayouth talks about his new book “How to Steal the Mona Lisa: And Six Other World-Famous Treasures,” a Tarcher Perigee paperback.

Finally, pianist Richard Glazier talks about his musical life and about his concert “Great music from Broadway and Hollywood,” March 26 at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Amit Peled, "Outside Mullingar,” Nicholas Kitchen - March 13, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:37:54 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with cellist Amit Peled. They talk about his Redwood Arts Council recital with pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera, March 18th at Glaser Center.

Next, director David Lear and actors Sharia Pierce and Jereme [pronounced like Jeremy] Anglin talk about John Patrick Shanley's "Outside Mullingar,” March 18th through April 3rd at Main Stage West.

Finally, violinist Nicholas Kitchen talks about Borromeo String Quartet’s March 18th performance at Newman Auditorium for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series.

"Wait until Dark,” Patrick Ball, "Anna in the Tropics” - March 6, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 07:56:26 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director David Yen and actress Denise Elia-Yen . They preview "Wait until Dark,” March 11th through April 3rd at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, storyteller and Celtic harpist Patrick Ball talks about his artistic life and about his evening of tales and tunes, March 13th at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, Director Marty Pistone and actors Armando Rey and Bronwen Shears preview Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize winning play "Anna in the Tropics,” March 11th through 26th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Eileen Ivers, Eric Zivian - February 28, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:10:32 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Grammy-winning Irish fiddler Eileen Ivers. They talk about her new recording “Beyond the Bog Road” and her appearance in the 13th Annual Irish-American Crossroads Festival, March 4th at Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium.

Then, Cellist Tanya Tomkins and fortepianist Eric Zivian talk about their March 5th performance of Beethoven Cello Sonata at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Dana Gioia, Tom Stone - February 21, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 06:40:28 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia. They talk about his recent two-year appointment and about his upcoming book “99 Poems.”

Next, violinist Tom Stone talks about Cypress String Quartet as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, including their February 28th concert at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Barry Douglas, Noam Lemish, George Marsh, - February 14, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:42:35 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with internationally renowned pianist Barry Douglas who talks about his musical life, and the latest release in his recording of Brahms solo piano works and about his April 8th recital at Mills College, Oakland.

Then, Young jazz pianist Noam Lemish and veteran drummer George Marsh talk about their new recording “The Turning” and about their performances February 16th, 20th and 21st in venues around Sonoma County.

Gilles Vonsattel, Nicholas McGegan, Cameron Carpenter, - February 7, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 06:47:55 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Nicholas McGegan talks about Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s activities and performances, including their Valentine’s Day performance of music by Händel with renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, 21st Century organist Cameron Carpenter previews his performance on the unique International Touring Organ, February 12th at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Then, Extraordinary pianist Gilles Vonsattel talks about his musical life and his performance with 3 other artists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, February 11th at Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto.

"Kismet," "The Road To Mecca," "Bad Dates" - January 31, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:53:12 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Gene Abravaya and actors Carmen Mitchell and Jacob Bronson talk about the 1953 Tony award-winning Broadway musical ”Kismet,” February 12th through 28th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, Director Beth Craven and actors Ilana Niernberger and Laura Jorgensen preview Athol Fugard's "The Road To Mecca,” February 5th through 21st at Main Stage West.

Finally, Actress Jennifer King & director Elly Lichenstein talk about Theresa Rebeck’s charming and slyly sweet one-woman play "Bad Dates," February 5th through 21st at Cinnabar Theater.

Monica Huggett, Kevin Kwan Loucks, Robert Huw Morgan - January 24, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:13:00 -0800

first with internationally renowned violinist Monica Huggett. They talk about the next concert of Musicians of Valley of the Moon Music Festival “Schumann, the Intimate Conversationalist,” January 30th at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Sonoma County native, extraordinary young pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks previews Trio Celeste’s Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series performance January 29th at Newman Auditorium.

Finally, Stanford University organist Robert Huw Morgan talks about his January 31st concert on the famed Brombaugh Organ in Schroeder. Hall, Green Music Center.

“A Steady Rain,” "Turning Points," "German Idylls" - January 18, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 08:03:10 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Argo Thompson and actors Nick Sholley and Mike Schaeffer. They talk about Keith Huff 's Drama "A Steady Rain,” January 22nd through February 6th at Left Edge Theater, Wells Fargo Center.

Next, Hilary Moore and Jeffrey Savage preview the Off the Page Readers Theater presentation of “Turning Points,” January 22nd through 30th in Sebastopol and Cotati.

Finally, Music Director Norman Gamboa previews Sonoma County Philharmonic’s next concerts “German Idylls,” January 23rd and 24th at The Performing Arts Auditorium, Santa Rosa High School.

“One Man, Two Guvnors,” Nicholas Phan, Jeffrey Kahane - January 10, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 07:20:53 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Director and actor Craig Miller, stage director Carl Jordan and actress Melissa Claire. They talk about Richard Bean’s comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors,” January 15th through February 7th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Lyric tenor Nicholas Phan previews his January 17th recital in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Finally, Pianist Jeffrey Kahane talks about his January 16th Kahane/Swensen/Brey Trio concert in Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

"Into The Woods,” "The Rite of Spring” - January 3, 2016

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 07:00:36 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats with actresses Alison Peltz, Julianne Bretan and Kelsey Peltz. They talk about Stephen Sondheim’s musical "Into the Woods,” January 8th through 17th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Next, hear the acclaimed new recording of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” with Teodor Currentzis conducting MusicAeterna on the Sony Classical label.

"Mahalia Jackson: Just as I Am,” "Serial Murderess” - December 27, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 06:47:02 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats with 2 writer/performers whose shows open December 31st, each followed by a New Year’s Eve celebration. Writer/performer Sharon Scott and director Elly Lichenstein talk about "Mahalia Jackson: Just as I Am,” opening December 31st, followed by Cinnabar Theater’s New Year’s Eve Gala, then continuing its Cinnabar Theater run through January 24th.

Next, writer/performer Amanda Moody and dramaturg/director Melissa Weaver preview "Serial Murderess,” opening December 31st, followed by a Killer New Year’s Eve celebration at Main Stage West, then continuing its run through January 17th.

Elizabeth Walter, Bob Williams - December 20, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 07:56:06 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats with pianist Elizabeth Walter and violinist/conductor Bob Williams. They talk about their two Sky Hill Cultural Alliance New Year’s Eve events: First, “The 7th Annual New Years Eve Gala: A Concert Celebrating the Music of Mozart, Beethoven & Schubert,” 7 to 9 PM at Petaluma Museum, followed by “A Night in Vienna New’s Eve Ball,” 9 through midnight at Hermann Sons Hall.

Bruce Lamott, Stacia Mott Austin, Peppino D'Agostino - December 14, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:09:23 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Chorus Director Bruce Lamott talks about Philharmonia Baroque’s Messiah, December 20th at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Stacia Mott Austin and members of VOENA Children’s Choir preview their new CD and concert “Voices of the Season...Cameo" December 19th at Glaser Center.

Finally, Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino talks about his musical life and his December 19th performance at Occidental Center for the Arts.

"Polar Bears," Santa Rosa Children's Chorus, Cantiamo Sonoma - November 29, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 06:19:42 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with David Templeton. They talk about “Polar Bears: A Story of Fatherhood, Funerals and Santa Claus,” written and performed by himself, December 3rd through 20th at Main Stage West in Sebastopol.

Next, soprano and choral conductor Carol Menke previews her upcoming performances, including Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus’s 31st annual Choral Celebration November 29th at The Glaser Center and Cantiamo Sonoma’s Christmas Concert & CD Release Party, December 3rd and 4th at St. Seraphim Church, Santa Rosa.

"Little Women - The Musical," Orpheus Chamber Orchestra - November 22, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:04:50 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Director Thomas Chapman, actress Rebekah Pearson and actor Tariq Malik. They talk about "Little Women - The Musical,” November 27th through December 20th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, Artistic Director & Programming Coordinator Dov Scheindlin talks about Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and their November 29th performance in Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Elizabeth Blumenstock, Craig Miller, Jared Sakren, "A Christmas Carol" - November 15, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:22:39 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock. They talk about her musical life and about her November 21st Schroeder Hall concert "Music for Three,” Valley of the Moon Music Festival at Green Music Center.

Next, Artistic Director Craig Miller, new Executive Director Jared Sakren and actor Charles Siebert preview "A Christmas Carol,” November 20th through December 20th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Starr Hergenrather, Argo Thompson, Gary McLaughlin - November 8, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:47:30 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Starr Hergenrather and company. They talk about Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's "You Can't Take It with You," November 13th through 22nd at Analy High School Auditorium.

Next, Argo Thompson and company preview Left Edge Theater’s production of Theresa Rebeck's provocative comedy “Seminar," November 13th through 28th at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Finally, violinist Gary McLaughlin talks about the next BraveNewMusic concert, Glendeven String Quartet playing music of the early 20th Century, Wednesday evening at The Shed in Healdsburg.

Sæunn Thorsteinsdottir, Ky Boyd - November 1, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:13:01 -0800

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with Trio Ariadne Cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdottir. They talk about her musical life and about her Wednesday evening performance with Manhattan Piano Trio in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, proprietor Ky Boyd previews upcoming performing arts at Rialto Cinemas: The National Theater’s “Hamlet,” The Bolshoi Ballet’s “Jewels” and The Met Opera’s “Lulu.”

“Phantoms and Fugues / It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," "Russian Spectacular" - October 25, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 07:27:34 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with organist David Parsons. They talk about his Halloween concert “Phantoms and Fugues / It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Saturday evening in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Music Director Alasdair Neale previews Marin Symphony’s 2015 / 2016 Season and their next concert set “Russian Spectacular,” November 1st and 3rd at Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, Marin Center, San Rafael.

"Blythe Spirit," "The Rocky Horror Show," "The Other Place" - October 18, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:23:47 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Meghan Hakes and actress Lennie Dean. They talk about the British comedy "Blythe Spirit,” October 16th through November 8th at 6th Street Playhouse, as well as "The Rocky Horror Show,” October 23rd through November 8th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Director David Lear and actors Clark Miller and Jacquelyn Wells preview Sharr White's drama "The Other Place,” October 23rd through November 15th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

David Korevaar, "The Creature" - October 11, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:05:02 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with pianist David Korevaar. They talk about his October 18th recital in Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, director Elly Lichenstein and playwright Trevor Allen preview his play "The Creature,” October 16th through November 1st at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

"The Light in the Piazza," "Sonoma County Art Trails" - October 5, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 07:35:46 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Gene Abravaya. They talk about the musical "The Light in the Piazza,” October 9th through 25th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, painter Susan Ball, sculptor Rene Dayan-Whitehead, and ceramicist Joel Bennett preview Sonoma County Art Trails open studio tour, October 10th and 11th and October 17th and 18th in studios all around Sonoma County

"Leading Ladies," "Scrapyard Exotica" - September 27, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:48:01 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with New Works Director Audie Foote. They talk about North Bay Stage Company’s production of "Leading Ladies,” October 2nd through 10th at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Next, cellist Kathryn Bates and violist [vee-OH-list] Charleton Lee preview Del Sol Quartet’s new recording "Scrapyard Exotica,” and their October 1st Release Celebration at Meyer Sound Studios in Berkeley.

"Betrayal," "EarleFest" - September 20, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:36:19 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Clark Lewis and actors Lydia Revelos and William Davis. They talk about the Roustabout Theater Ensemble production of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal,” September 24th through October 3rd in Carston Cabaret of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Next, Earle Baum Center for the Blind Director Allan Brenner previews California’s premiere Americana festival, EarleFest, September 26th at Earle Baum Center in Santa Rosa.

"Treasure Island," "Taming of the Shrew" - September 13, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:36:45 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Gene Abravaya and actor David Crone. They talk about Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island,” September 18th through October 4th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, Artistic Director Jay Cimo previews Petaluma Shakespeare Festival’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” September 18th through October 3rd at the Foundry Wharf Green in Petaluma.

Miró Quartet, Concerts at the Farm in Petaluma - September 6, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 07:29:48 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with cellist Joshua Gindele. They talk about Miró Quartet’s project "Transcendence" and their new business model which includes free streaming and downloads of all their recordings during the month of September.

Next, finger-style guitar master Alex De Grassi talks about his musical life and his performance with oboist Paul McCandless and percussionist Ian Dogole, “Solos, Duos, Trios,” Saturday evening at Concerts at the Farm in Petaluma.

"4000 Miles," "Good People," and "City of Angels." - August 30, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:45:21 -0700

Host, Charles Sepos chats first with director Elizabeth Craven and actors Laura Jorgensen and Sam Coughlin. They talk about Amy Herzog's "4000 Miles,” September 3rd through 27th at Main Stage West in Sebastopol.

Next, director Argo Thompson and actors Kimberly Kalember and Peter Downey preview David Lindsay-Abaire's "Good People" September 4th through 19th at Left Edge Theater at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Finally, director Nathan Cummings and actors Maria Mikheyenko and James Pfeiffer talk about Cy Coleman's "City of Angels,” September 4th through 20th at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma.

Craig Miller - August 23, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:24:02 -0700

Host Charles Sepos, chats with Director Craig Miller. They talk about 6th Street Playhouse’s 2015-2016 Season as well as their first production, "The Wizard of Oz, which runs through September 20th in the G. K. Hardt Theater.

Masumi Per Rostadt, Matthew Montfort - August 16, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:16:53 -0700

Host Charles Sepos, chats first with Pacifica String Quartet violist, Masumi Per Rostadt. They talk about Pacifica String Quartet and their Wednesday evening performance for Music in the Vineyards, now in its final week, in wineries around Napa.

Next, world guitar pioneer Matthew Montfort talks about his musical life and about his world fusion group, Ancient Future, and their appearances August 22nd in the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Public Libraries and August 30th at Gaia's Garden.

Perry Smith - August 09, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:02:21 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats with guitarist and New West Guitar Group founding member Perry Smith. They talk about New West Guitar Group, their recordings and their August 15th appearance at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Philip Setzer - August 2, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:56:14 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats with Philip Setzer, violinist and founding member of the great Emerson String Quartet about his experience of recording Schubert’s Quintet in C Major with renowned cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.

Scott Pingel, Michael Adams, Pala Garcia, John Popham - July 26, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:11:59 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary string bassist Scott Pingel. They talk about his musical life and his participation in Music@Menlo, running through August 8th in venues around Atherton.

Next, Artistic Director Michael Adams previews Music in the Vineyards, July 31st through August 23rd in venues around Napa.

Finally, violinist Pala Garcia and cellist John Popham talk about their piano trio, Longleash, and their participation as resident artists in PianoSonoma, whose performances run July 28th through August 8th at the Green Music Center on the Sonoma State University campus in Rohnert Park.

Gilbert Kalish; Dezi Gallegos; Antonio Iturrioz and Larry Lobell - July 19, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:29:03 -0700

This week on Curtain Call, host Charles Sepos chats first with distinguished pianist Gilbert Kalish. They talk about his musical life and his participation in the 13th annual Music@Menlo, running through August 8th in venues around Atherton.

Next, playwright / producer Dezi Gallegos and company preview his new play "Yesterday Again,” July 24th through August 2nd at 6th Street Playhouse, then August 7th through 16th at Lucky Penny Productions in Napa.

Finally, noted pianist and filmmaker Antonio Iturrioz and piano aficionado Larry Lobell talk about "Gottschalk in Petaluma,” July 27 at Petaluma Historical Museum.

Music@Menlo Summer Festival: Schubert; Valley of the Moon Music Festival - July 12, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:23:31 -0700

This week on Curtain Call, host Charles Sepos chats first with Co-Founder and Co-Director David Finckel. They talk about the 13th Annual Music@Menlo Summer Festival entitled “Schubert,” July 17th through August 8 in venues around Atherton.

Next, Music Director Eric Zivian and Artistic Director Tanya Tomkins preview Valley of the Moon Music Festival, July 19th through August 2nd at Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma.

"Callifornia Summer Music"; Shakespeare in the Cannery: "12th Night" - July 5, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 5 Jul 2015 12:53:00 -0700

This week on Curtain Call, host Charles Sepos chats first with Performance Coordinator Tim Bach. We talk about California Summer Music, July 5th through 27th at Sonoma State University.

Next, director David Lear and actor Al Caplan preview Shakespeare in the Cannery’s "12th Night,” July 10th through August 15 in Railroad Square.

"Summer with the San Francisco Symphony;" "Summer 2015 Mastercard Performance Series" at Weill Hall - June 28, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:56:14 -0700

What’s happening this summer? Find out here with Curtain Call, with your host Charles Sepos, when he chats first with Artistic Administrator Richard Lonsdorf. They talk about “Summer with the San Francisco Symphony.”

Next, Director for Popular Programming Peter Williams previews about the “Summer 2015 Mastercard Performance Series,” July 4th through September 25th at Weill Hall and Lawn.

"Broadway Under the Stars;" ChamberFest 2015; and "Buddy!" - June 21, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 11:05:33 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats firts with Co-Executive Director Stephan Stubbins. We talk about Transcendence Theater Company’s “Broadway under the Stars,” June 19th through September 13th at Jack London State Park, and a special one-night-only concert this Wednesday evening at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Next, Co-Executive Director Zarin Mehta previews ChamberFest 2015, June 24th through 28th at Green Music Center.

Finally, stage director Larry Williams, music director and actor Jake Turner and actress Emma Mercier talk about "Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story,” June 26th through July 19th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Orli Shaham - June 14, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 13:19:45 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with pianist Orli Shaham about her musical life and her new recording “Brahms Inspired.”

Ragnar Bohlin; "Falstaff" - June 7, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:19:24 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with San Francisco Symphony Chorus Director Ragnar Bohlin. They talk about his participation in San Francisco Symphony’s “Beethoven Festival,” June 10th through 28th at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, director Elly Lichenstein and singers Kim Anderman and Eileen Morris preview Verdi’s “Falstaff,” June 12th through 28th at Cinnabar Theater.

Charles Dutoit; Art at the Source; Zofo - May 31, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:32:16 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with master conductor Charles Dutoit. They talk about his musical life and his performances with San Francisco Symphony this weekend and next at Davies Symphony Hall.

Next, mixed media artist Krista Anandakuttan, photographer James Cyb and sculptor Frank Schueler preview the 21st Annual “Art at the Source: Open Studios,” the first two weekends of June, all around West Sonoma County.

Finally, ZOFO talk about their musical lives and their new recording “ZOFO Plays Terry Riley.”

Healdsburg Jazz Festival; "The North Plan" - May 24, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 26 May 2015 10:40:09 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Healdsburg Jazz Festival founder and director Jessica Felix. They talk about the 17th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, May 29th through June 7th.

Next, Artistic Director Elizabeth Craven, stage director Rick Eldridge, and actress Miranda Lawson preview Jason Wells’ political satire "The North Plan,” May 28th through June 21st at Main Stage West.

Jonathan Vinocour - May 17, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 17 May 2015 10:34:40 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with San Francisco Symphony Principal Violist Jonathan Vinocour. They talk about his musical life and his performance with Concertmaster Alexander Barantschik in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in San Francisco Symphony concerts, Thursday at Weill Hall, and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Davies Symphony Hall. .

Bruno Ferrandis; Jeffrey Kahane - May 3, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 3 May 2015 11:00:43 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Music Director Bruno Ferrandis. They talk about Santa Rosa Symphony’s performance of Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 3, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, as well as the 2015 - 2016 season of the Santa Rosa Symphony.

Next, pianist Jeffrey Kahane talks about his Friday evening recital at Weill Hall, followed by his preview of ChamberFest 2015, June 24th through 28th at Green Music Center.

"Mary Poppins;" and a preview of Spreckels Theater Company's 2015-2016 Season - April 26, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:17:25 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Gene Abravaya and actors Heather Buck and Dominic Williams. They talk about the musical “Mary Poppins,” May 5th through 24th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, director Gene Abravaya previews Spreckels Theater Company’s 2015 - 2016 Season at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Zarin Mehta - April 19, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 20:49:53 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with Green Music Center Co-Executive Director Zarin Mehta. They talk about the 2015 - 2016 Season at Weill Hall and Schroeder Hall at Green Music Center.

Anne-Sophie Mutter; and Diane Frank - April 12, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:09:11 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with legendary violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. They talk about her musical life and her April 19th performance with The Mutter - Bronfman - Harrell Trio at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and poet Diane Frank talks about her new novel “Yoga of the Impossible” and her April 18th book-signing at Copperfield's Sebastopol.

Jordan Schnitzer; Zakarias Grafilo/Alexander String Quartet - April 5, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 5 Apr 2015 11:03:15 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with art collector and philanthropist, Jordan Schnitzer. They talk about the exhibition “Andy Warhol to Kara Walker: Picturing the Iconic,” opening April 10th at the newly expanded Art Museum of Sonoma County.

Next, violinist Zakarias Grafilo previews Alexander String Quartet’s April 10th concert for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music Series in the Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma campus.

Bernie Krause; ”The Graduate;” and "Venus in Fur” - March 29, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:21:48 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with soundscape artist Bernie Krause. They talk about his new ballet with collaborating composer Richard Blackford for Alonso King Lines Ballet, April 3rd through 12th at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater.

Next, director Marty Pistone, and actors Courtney Walsh and David Raymond preview ”The Graduate,” April 3rd through 19th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, director David Lear and actors Anthony Abaté and Rose Roberts talk about David Ives erotic comedy "Venus in Fur,” April 2nd through 25th at Main Stage West.

Frederica von Stade; and Michel Galante - March 22, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:02:23 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. They talk about her extraordinary career and her March 29th performance of Mahler’s “Songs of a Wayfarer,” at Weill Hall.

Next, conductor Michel Galante previews the remainder of the that March 29th Weill Hall program, featuring each of the members of Trio Ariadne as soloist in a concerto, in their farewell concert as Artists-in-Residence at Green Music Center.

Elizabeth Fuller and Conrad Bishop; Fred Curchack; and Ben Sweeney Acedo - March 15, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:09:18 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with masters of dramatic puppetry, Elizabeth Fuller and Conrad Bishop. They talk about the preview showing of their staging of Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from March 21st through March 29th at their Sebastopol studio.

Next, internationally acclaimed theater artist Fred Curchack previews an evening of political, poetical, philosophical, hysterical songs of disillusionment and awakening, a musical joyride, a wildly eclectic mix of genres, including rock, country, rap, jazz, classical, Hawaiian ukulele, and Japanese koto, March 21st at Main Stage West.

Finally, actor Ben Sweeney Acedo talks about Spreckels Theatre Company’s presentation of Ira Levin’s comic thriller “Deathtrap," March 20th through April 12th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Itamar Zorman; William Sorensen, Stella Kwiecinski and Nance Econome - March 8, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 9 Mar 2015 11:47:32 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with Tchaikovsky Competition winner, violinist Itamar Zorman. We talk about his new recording “Portrait,” and about the March 14th performance of his ensemble “Lysander Piano Trio,” at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Next, William Sorensen, Stella Kwiecinski and Nance Econome talk about their new film “The Russian River: All Rivers - The Value of an American Watershed.”

Jon Kimura Parker - March 1, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:58:15 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with extraordinary pianist Jon Kimura Parker. They talk about his collaboration with Police drummer Stewart Copeland and Peers in “Off the Score,” a re-imagining of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and other works, March 8th at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Trio Ariadne featuring Lucy Shelton March 1st at Schroeder Hall - February 22, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:41:56 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with extraordinary clarinetist Carol McGonnell. They talk about Trio Ariadne’s March 1st concert at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center, featuring noted soprano Lucy Shelton in one of her signature works, Schoenberg’s “Pierrot Lunaire.”

"Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical;” and violist Ori Kam - February 15, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:27:44 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Craig Miller and actors Taylor Bartolucci and James Bock. They talk about "Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical,” February 20th through March 15th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Jerusalem String Quartet violist Ori Kam talks about Jerusalem String Quartet who perform as part of the Music at Menlo Winter Series on February 22nd at Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto.

Pianist Christopher O'Riley and Cellist Matt Haimovitz; SF Symphony Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt; Conductor Charles Dutoit - February 8, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:15:48 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Christopher O’Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz. They talk about their new recording of ALL Beethoven’s music for cello and piano, “Beethoven, Period,” as well as the nearest concert of their tour, Tuesday evening at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Next, San Francisco Symphony Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt talks about his musical life, about the music of Sibelius and about his concert with San Francisco Symphony, Thursday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Finally, famed conductor Charles Dutoit talks about his musical life, about the music of Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky, and about his concert with Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Saturday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

"Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host;" and "I Am My Own Wife" - February 1, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:42:19 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with “This American Life” host Ira Glass. They talk about “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass” Saturday evening, February 7, at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, actor Steven Abbott & director Jennifer King preview Doug Wright’s Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award-winning one-person play “I Am My Own Wife,” February 6th through 22nd at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

Trio Ariadne - January 25, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:39:28 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdottir of Green Music Center Ensemble-in-Residence Trio Ariadne. They talk about their cello and piano recital February 1st at Schroeder Hall, Anderson & Roe’s new recording “The Art of Bach” and the final Ariadne Trio concerts as Ensemble-in-Residence, March 1st at Schroeder Hall and March 29th in Weill Hall.

Jon Nakamatsu; Lisa Scola-Prosek; and David McCarroll - January 18, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:13:08 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Van-Cliburn-winner Jon Nakamatsu. They talk about his January 25th recital with clarinetist Jon Manasse at Mt. Tamalpais Methodist Church for Mill Valley Chamber Music Society.

Next, composer/librettist Lisa Scola-Prosek and Director Jayne Wenge preview the dark comic opera "The Lariat," January 23-31 at Thick House Theater in San Francisco.

Finally, violinist David McCarroll talks about his recital with pianist Roy Bogas Sunday afternoon at Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Santa Rosa Symphony "Wild West" Concerts; "The Fever;" and KWPC Baroque Concert - January 11, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 21:01:16 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with conductor Michael Christie. He talks about this weekend’s Santa Rosa Symphony concerts “Wild West,” Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, performer/director Eliot Fintushel previews Wallace Shawn’s “The Fever” January 15th through 25th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Finally, baroque flutist Kathleen Kraft talks about KWPC Baroque’s January 17th Redwood Arts Council concert at Occidental Center for the Arts.

"Clybourne Park;" and "Next to Normal" - January 4, 2015

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sun, 4 Jan 2015 20:31:32 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Carl Jordan and actors Jill Zimmerman and Mike Pavone. They talk about Bruce Norris’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “Clybourne Park,” January 9th through 25th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Director Kim Bromley and actors Jill Zimmerman and Mike Pavone preview Tom Kitt's and Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical “Next to Normal,” January 9th through 18th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

"Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies;" and Sandy & Richard Riccardi - December 26, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 20:22:43 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Valentina Osinski and Michael Van Why. They talk about their brand new review ”Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies,” which receives its world premiere Wednesday evening in Cinnabar Theater’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gala, and runs through January 18th at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, comedy-cabaret duo Sandy & Richard Riccardi preview their New Year’s Eve Cabaret in two Wednesday evening shows at 6th Street Playhouse.

“Cavalli: A Venetian Christmas Mass;” and American Bach Soloists annual performance of Händel's “Messiah" - December 19, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:36:32 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with artistic director Warren Stewart. They talk about Magnificat Baroque Ensemble’s holiday concert “Cavalli: A Venetian Christmas Mass,” December 19th, 20th and 21st in Bay Area venues.

Next, artistic and music director Jeffrey Thomas talks about American Bach Soloists annual performance of Händel's “Messiah," Sunday afternoon at Weill Hall, Green Music Center as well as Friday evening in Grace Cathedral, San Francisco.

Santa Rosa Symphony’s “Angelic Voices;" and The Festival Consort's "Renaissance Glory" - December 5, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 5 Dec 2014 15:45:33 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Santa Rosa Symphony Music Director Bruno Ferrandis. They talk about the Santa Rosa Symphony’s next concert, “Angelic Voices,” featuring the Augsburg Cathedral Boys Choir, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, early music instrumentalist Joanna Bramel Young previews The Festival Consort annual Christmas concert, Renaissance Glory,” Sunday afternoon at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum.

"Scrooge: The Musical;" Cantiamo Sonoma’s first annual Christmas Concert; and Reduced Shakespeare Company - November 28, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:03:22 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with actors Abby Chambers and Sam Starr. They’ll talk about the the encore presentation of "Scrooge: The Musical" November 28th through December 21st at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, erstwhile, “Out-of-the-Box” host Shafiq Spanos previews Cantiamo Sonoma’s first annual Christmas Concert, December 5th at St. Seraphim Orthodox Church, Santa Rosa.

Finally, Reed Martin talks about the Bay Area Premiere of Reduced Shakespeare Company’s latest show, “The Complete History of Comedy (abridged),” November 28th through December 21st at Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.

Del Sol Quartet; Trio Ariadne & Friends; and "Wizard of Oz" - November 21, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:28:24 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with cellist Kathryn Bates and violist Charlton Lee. They talk about Del Sol Quartet’s Sunday evening concert at The Shed in Healdsburg for Brave New Music.

Next, clarinet virtuoso Carol McGonnell previews Trio Ariadne & Friends Tuesday evening performance of Brian S. Wilson’s "The Mixed Multitude" in Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center.

Finally, Executive Director Terence Keane and Education Director Nathan Cummings talk about the "Wizard of Oz,” November 28th to December 14 at Cinnabar Theater.

”Home for the Holidays Vaudeville and Melodrama;" Norman Gamboa and Manuel Matarrita; Richard O’Neill; and Kevin Kwan Loucks - November 14, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:07:00 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with writer/director/actor Larry Williams, and actresses Lydia Revelos and Julie Schuldt. They talk about ”Home for the Holidays Vaudeville and Melodrama" November 21st through December 21st at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, music director Norman Gamboa and pianist Manuel Matarrita preview Sonoma County Philharmonic’s next concert, “Musical Fantasies,” Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Next, violist Richard O’Neill talks about the next Music@Menlo Winter Series concert, “Classical Traditions,” November 16 at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.

Finally, pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks previews Trio Céleste's performance of ALL the Beethoven Piano Trios, November 19th, 22nd and 23rd in venues around Santa Rosa.

"The Importance of Being Earnest," Photographer John Martin; and "Storm and Stress: Music for Uncertain Times" - November 7, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 7 Nov 2014 21:58:30 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Starr Hergenrather and company. They preview Analy High School’s production of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest,” November 14th through 22nd at Analy High School Auditorium.

Next, photographer John Martin talks about his new book “In Character: Opera Portraiture.”

Finally, executive director Betsy Levine-Proctor & singer Lucy Arnold preview Marin Baroque’s next concert “Storm and Stress: Music for Uncertain Times,” November 15th at First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo.

Pianist Lara Downes; Ballet Master Alonzo King - October 31, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:31:00 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Lara Downes. They talk about her musical life and her series, The Artist Sessions, and its next concert "After the Revels," Saturday afternoon at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.

Next, ballet master Alonzo King talks about his LINES Ballet and its Saturday evening performance at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa.

“My Favorite Barbra,” Anderson & Roe piano duo, and Haven Burton - October 24, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 21:06:33 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with vocalist Kelly Brandeburg. They talk about “My Favorite Barbra,” November 1st at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, Anderson & Roe piano duo preview their Friday evening concert at Weill Hall.

Finally, Broadway-musical star Haven Burton talks about her Sunday afternoon appearance with Santa Rosa Symphony Pops in “The Way They Were: A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and Barbra Streisand” at Wells Fargo Center.

"The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek,” "The Importance of Being Ernest,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” and Einav Yarden - October 17, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:01:28 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with Sonoma State University student actors Lyla Elmassian, Conner Pratt and Cat Bish, and assistant director David O’Connell. They talk about Naomi Wallace’s drama "The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek,” October 16th through 25th in Studio 76, Ives Hall and Oscar Wilde’s comedy "The Importance of Being Ernest,” October 30th through November 9th at Person Theater, Sonoma State University.

Next director Craig Miller and actors Mark and Julianne Bradbury preview “The Rocky Horror Show,” October 24th through November 9th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, extraordinary young pianist Einav Yarden talks about her new CD “Oscillations: Piano Music of Beethoven and Stravinsky.”

"Driving Miss Daisy;" "Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike" - October 10, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:57:28 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with chats first with director Nathan Cummings and actors Laura Jorgensen and Dorian Lockett. They talk about “Driving Miss Daisy,” October 17th through November 2nd at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

Next, Elizabeth Craven and company preview Christopher Durang’s hilarious comedy "Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike," October 23 to November 15, at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Art Trails Open Studios; "The Addams Family;" "Guys and Dolls" - October 3, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 3 Oct 2014 15:45:02 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with ceramic artist Gerald Arrington and watercolor painter Sally Baker. They talk about ART Trails Open Studios, Saturdays and Sundays, October 11th and 12th and October 18th and 19th, all around Sonoma County.

Next, executive director Craig Miller and actors Shawna Eiermann and Ari Vozaitis preview "The Addams Family: The Musical,” October 10th through November 2nd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Finally, Anthony Martinez and Stephanie Dietz talk about the classic musical "Guys & Dolls,” running October 10th through 26th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park.

Sonoma County Philharmonic; "Sylvia;" Sarah Cahill at McEvoy Ranch’s “Red Piano Wine: Release Party & Dinner” - September 26, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:40:00 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violin soloist Michael d'Arcy and music director Norman Gamboa. They talk about Sonoma County Philharmonic’s next set “Petersburg Passion,” Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Next, actors Jeremy Boucher and Mike Mathis preview North Bay Stage Company’s production of A.R. Gurney’s drama “Sylvia," October 3rd through 19th at Wells Fargo Center.

Finally, pianist Sarah Cahill talks about her new CD “Patterns of Plants” and her October 4th performance at McEvoy Ranch’s “Red Piano Wine: Release Party & Dinner.”

Ian Swensen; Alisa Weilerstein; EarleFest - September 19, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:12:08 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Ian Swensen. They talk about his musical life and about his Saturday evening concert with pianist Jeffrey LaDeur and clarinetist Brenden Guy, at Occidental Center for the Arts, for Redwood Arts Council.

Next, cello diva Alisa Weilerstein talks about her musical life and her new recording of the Dvořák Cello Concerto.

Finally, executive director Allan Brenner previews this year’s EarleFest Americana Festival, September 27th on the pastoral grounds of the Earle Baum Center for the Blind.

"Bell, Book and Candle;" "Hedda Gabler" - September 12, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:09:26 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Thomas Chapman, actress Liz Jahren and actor Larry Williams. They talk about John Van Druten's comedy "Bell, Book and Candle,” September 19th through October 12th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park.

Next, director Elizabeth Craven and company preview Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler,” September 18th through October 5th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Maya Beiser; "The Glass Menagerie" - September 5, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:20:58 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with “cello goddess” Maya Beiser. They talk about her new recording of new arrangements by Evan Ziporyn of music of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Janis Joplin, Howlin’ Wolf, King Crimson, Muddy Waters, and AC/DC, and her Wednesday evening performance at Yoshi’s San Francisco.

Next, director Craig Miller and actors Dallas Munger and Jacquelyn Wells preview Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” September 12th through 28th at 6th Street Playhouse.

West Wave Dance Festival; "Fiddler on the Roof;" Trio Ariadne - August 29, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:07:50 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with dancers and SSU faculty members Christine Cali and Kristen Daley. They talk about their West Wave Dance Festival performance on September 5, at Z Space, San Francisco.

Next, director Elly Lichenstein, actor Stephen Walsh and director Nathan Cummings preview the musical "Fiddler on the Roof,” September 5th through 21st at Cinnabar Theater.

Finally, Trio Ariadne talk about their musical lives and their Thursday evening concert at Weill Hall.

Curtain Call - August 22, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:06:56 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist William Wolfram. They talk about his musical life and his participation in Music in the Vineyards, which runs through August 24th in venues in and around Napa.

Next, organist James David Christie talks about his life in music and his Saturday evening, recital inaugurating the historical John Brombaugh Opus 9 organ in the new Schroeder Hall at Green Music Center.

Next, Green Music Center co-executive director Zarin Mehta talks about the grand opening weekend of the new Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University.

Curtain Call - August 15, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:03:26 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Principal Cellist of The Minnesota Orchestra, Anthony Ross. They talk about his musical life and his participation in Music in the Vineyards, running through August 24th in venues in and around Napa.

Next, director Stephan Stubbins previews “The Music of the Night,” running through August 24th at Broadway under the Stars in Jack London State Park.

Finally, director Barry Martin and actors Taylor Bartolucci and James Sasser talk about the Broadway Musical "Funny Girl,” August 22nd through September 14th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - August 8, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 8 Aug 2014 17:56:20 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist and Music@Menlo co-director Wu Han. They talk about her musical life and wrap up this 12th season of Music@Menlo.

Next, director Gene Abravaya and actress Kelly Brandeburg preview the musical “Oliver,” running August 15th through 31st at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, violinist Axel Strauss talks about his musical life and about his participation in Music in the Vineyards, running through August 24th in venues around Napa.

Curtain Call - August 1, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 1 Aug 2014 16:25:39 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky. They talk about his musical life and his participation in this 12th season of Music@Menlo.

Next, co-director Michael Adams previews the 20th season of Music in the Vineyards, August 1st through 24th in venues in and around Napa.

Finally, Music Director David Robertson talks about the Saturday evening performance of violin soloist Gil Shaham and National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - July 25, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:14:28 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with percussion virtuoso Ian Rosenbaum. They talk about his musical life and his participation in this 12th season of Music@Menlo.

Next, conductor Michael Berkowitz previews Santa Rosa Symphony’s FREE July 31st performance with Mariachi Sol de México at Weill Hall and Lawn.

Finally, Edwin Outwater, San Francisco Symphony’s new Director of Summer Concerts, talks about San Francisco Symphony’s Saturday evening, all-Tchaikovsky program at Weill Hall, followed by fireworks.

Curtain Call - July 18, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:40:45 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Frederik Øland. They talk about The Danish String Quartet and its participation in this summer’s Music@Menlo.

Next, pianist/composers Allaudin Mathieu and Noam Lemish preview Mathieu’s “New Works for Piano,” July 26th at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Finally, playwright/actor David Templeton talks about the Saturday evening ‘sneak peek’ reading of his new play “Polar Bears: A Story of Fatherhood, Death and Santa Claus” at Main Stage West, as well as the July 25th and 26th previews of his completely rewritten, revamped, redirected, stripped-down one-man play ‘Wretch Like Me’ at Cinnabar Theater, before taking his team to Scotland for a 14-performance run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Curtain Call - July 11, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:50:55 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with directors David Finckel and Wu Han. They talk about Music at Menlo’s 12th Season, “Around Dvořák,” July 18th through August 9th in Menlo Park and Atherton.

Next, shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) grand master Riley Lee previews his performance with TaikOz, the Australia’s pre-eminent Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, Friday evening in Person Theater, Sonoma State University.

Finally, prodigy playwright/director/actor Dezi Gallegos talks about "Hamlet's Orphans,” a penetrating play for adults, created and performed by kids, about what it’s like being a kid, July 18th through 27th in the Studio Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - July 4, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 4 Jul 2014 15:04:27 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director David Lear & company. They talk about Shakespeare in the Cannery’s presentation of "Romeo and Juliet,” July 18th through August 23rd on the site of the former California Packing Company in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square.

Next, Sierra Leone Peace Mothers National Coordinator Michaela Ashwood, and Fambul Tok volunteer Sara Waldheim talk about the documentary film “Fambul Tok: A Film about the Power of Forgiveness,” a benefit for Advanced Collaborative Team Solutions’ Collaborative Families, one night only, July 8th at Rialto Cinemas Sonoma County in Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - June 27, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:36:32 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Marin Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Robert Currier. They talk about their summer productions of Shakespeare’s "As You Like It” and "Romeo and Juliet,” and Oscar Wilde’s "An Ideal Husband.”

Next, Advanced Collaborative Team Solutions director Claire Spector previews ACT-Solutions.org Collaborative Families benefit screening of the documentary film “Fambul Tok: A Film about the Power of Forgiveness,” July 8th at Rialto Cinemas Sonoma County in Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - June 20, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:42:02 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with ZOFO piano duo, Eva-Maria Zimmermann and Keisuke Nakagoshi. They talk about their musical lives and their new CD “ZOFOrbit: A Space Odyssey,” featuring a stunning transcription of Holst’s “The Planets.”

Next, singer/song-writer Carrie Manolakos previews Transcendence Theatre Company’s "Broadway under the Stars” season in Jack London State Park, June 27th through September 6th.

Curtain Call - June 13, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:25:42 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Barry Martin and actors Taylor Bartolucci and Skylar Evans, They talk about Gina Gionfriddo’s wickedly funny play ”Becky Shaw,” June 20th through July 13 at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, executive director Betsy Levine-Proctor & stage director Marla Volovna preview Marin Baroque’s performance of the first English opera, John Blow’s “Venus & Adonis,” June 20th and 21st, at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo.

Finally, director Sheri Lee Miller and company talk about Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s “T. I. C. (Trenchcoat in Common),” June 12th through 29th at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - June 6, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:38:41 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with vibraphone Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson. They talk about his musical life and his Friday evening Healdsburg Jazz Festival performance with the Bill Charlap / Renee Rosnes Piano Duo at the Raven Theater.

Next, flamenco singer Joelle Gonclaves and guitarist Mark Taylor preview their Saturday evening Glaser Showcase Concert "Music of Brazil and Spain.”

Finally, director Staci Arriaga and actresses Amanda Pederson and Kayla Kearney talk about the musical “Grease,” running June 13th through July 6th, at 6th Street Playhouse, as well as 6th Street Playhouse’s Sunday evening special Tony Awards event.

Curtain Call - May 30, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:22:50 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with representative artists of the 20th Annual “Art at the Source” open studios, this weekend and next, all around west Sonoma County.

Next, Guy Davis previews his Saturday evening performance “Blues on the Porch” with Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop, and his Sunday “Blues Brunch” for Healdsburg Jazz Festival.

Next, legendary conductor Charles Dutoit talks about his Thursday evening performance with San Francisco Symphony at Weill Hall, as well as his Davies Hall performances through June 7th.

Finally, political humorist Will Durst holds forth on illogical and absurd aspects of politics, leadership, and human behavior, and his new solo show “BoomeRaging: From LSD to OMG,” June 5th and 6th at Cinnabar Theater.

Curtain Call - May 23, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 23 May 2014 15:44:18 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Elly Lichenstein and singer/actors Bharati Soman and Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek. They talk about Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro,” May 30th to June 15 at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, virtuoso pianist and film maker Antonio Iturrioz talks about his May 30th recital at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and about his film "The Buddha of the Piano: Leopold Godowsky,” which airs Wednesday evening on KRCB TV.

Finally, Jessica Felix previews the 16th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, May 30th through June 8th.

Curtain Call - May 16, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 16 May 2014 15:14:26 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Sonoma County Musical Legend, pianist Jeffrey Kahane. They talk about his performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, in a special, one-night-only, benefit performance, Thursday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Santa Rosa Chamber Orchestra Music Director Nicholas Xenelis & violin soloist Sharan Leventhal preview Santa Rosa Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday afternoon concert.

Finally, Cara Kallen and Theatre of Yugen Artistic Director Jubilith Moore talk about the Matsuri Festival, May 23rd and 24th in Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - May 9, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 12 May 2014 15:53:15 -0700

Curtain Call guest host, Winston Bull, first talks with director Gene Abravaya and actors Zack Howard, David Yen and Kelly Brandeburg about "Catch Me If You Can,” May 9th through 25th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, host Charles Sepos chats with Green Music Center Co-Director Zarin Mehta. They preview the just-released 2014-2015 Weill Hall Season.

Finally, violinist Tom Stone talks about Cypress String Quartet’s brand new recording of Schubert’s Quintet with noted cellist Gary Hoffman.

Curtain Call - May 2, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Thu, 8 May 2014 19:26:04 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jon Kimura Parker. They talk about his musical life, his new CD “Rite,” and his performance of Rachmaninov’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, cellist Zuill Bailey and pianist Lara Downes talk about their brand new CD “Some Other Time,” on the Steinway & Sons label.

Finally, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Craig Miller and company about “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” May 2nd to 25th at 6th Street Playhouse as well as the 6th Street Playhouse Play Festival, May 15th through 25th.

Curtain Call - April 25, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:54:31 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Brian Glenn Bryson and company. They talk about Walking Elephant Theatre Company’s new production "Wild Neighbors,” May 2nd through 11th in venues around Sonoma County.

Next, Music Director Norman Gamboa previews American Philharmonic - Sonoma County’s next set, "Turkish Delights,” Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, Afiara String Quartet preview their Friday evening concert at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Curtain Call - April 18, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:44:59 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Sonoma Bach music director Robert Worth. They talk about “Early Music Uncorked: Songs of Love and Nature” presented by Circa 1600, with lutenist Dominic Schaner, April 25th in Santa Rosa and April 26th in Penngrove.

Next, Marin Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Robert Currier talks about Shakespeare on the 450th anniversary of his birth.

Finally, Starr Hergenrather and company talk about the Analy High School production of Rogers & Hammerstein's “Cinderella,” April 27th through May 3rd.

Curtain Call - April 11, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:57:45 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Elizabeth Craven, actor Mary Gannon Graham and music director Jim Peterson. They talk about Si Kahn's "Mother Jones in Heaven,” April 25th through May 11th at Main Stage West.

Next, noted baritone and Sonoma County native Eugene Villanueva talks about his Friday evening recital at Analy High School Theater with pianist John Churchwell of San Francisco Opera.

Finally, pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe and clarinetist Carol McGonnell preview their free, Wednesday evening, Trio Ariadne concert at Person Theater, Sonoma State University, with Santa Rosa Symphony concertmaster Joseph Edelberg, performing Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time.”

Curtain Call - April 4, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 7 Apr 2014 17:43:43 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with flamenco dancer Sara Maria and guitarist/luthier Mark Berry. They talk about the performance of Amanacer Flamenco Sunday evening at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, visual artist Barbara Elliot previews “Fool for Art: Springtime Open Studios,” tomorrow from 4 to 8 in the SOFA District, Santa Rosa.

Finally, cellist Saeunn Thorsteindottir and composer Daniel Bjarnason talk about the world premiere of his new work for Trio Ariadne, in a free, Friday evening concert at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - March 28, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:26:55 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with shakuhachi master David Kansuke Wheeler and player Elliot Kallen. They talk about “Bamboo Dreams: Songs and Stories of the Shakuhachi,”, Saturday evening at Seishin Studios in Art Alley, Downtown Santa Rosa.

Next, John Duykers previews First Look Sonoma’s presentation of the world premiere of “SAGA of the 21st Century Girl: A Rock Opera Thriller,” April 4th through 6th at Osher Studio, Berkeley.

Finally, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Craig Miller and actors Barry Martin, Rob Broadhurst and Taylor Bartalucci about 6th Street Playhouse’s production of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” March 28th through April 13th.

Curtain Call - March 21, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:33:41 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with composer Behzad Ranjbaran. They talk about the world premiere of his “Viola Concerto” by viola soloist Paul Silverthorne with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, organist Faythe Freese previews her Sunday afternoon, Creative Arts Series recital at Resurrection Parish.

Finally, Anthony de Mare talks about his Tuesday evening Artist Session, "Liaisons: Reimagining Sondheim from the Piano,” at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Curtain Call - March 14, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 19:31:31 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with playwright/director Gene Abravaya and actors Jeff Cote and Tim Setzer. They talk about Gene Abravaya’s “The Book of Matthew,” March 21st through April 13th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, Music Director Norman Gamboa and clarinet soloist Ana Catalina Ramirez preview American Philharmonic’s next concerts “From the New World,” Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, director Sheri Lee Miller and actors Keith Baker and Tim Kniffin talk about Steinbeck’s "Of Mice & Men,” March 21st through April 6th at Cinnabar Theater.

Curtain Call - March 7, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 7 Mar 2014 20:02:23 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Mark Morash. They talk about the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows’ Sunday afternoon concert “Dramatic Voices & Charming Soubrettes” at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, actor Lennie Dean and director Chris Ginesi preview “The Beauty Queen of Leeane” and “Lonesome West,” running in rotation at 6th Street Playhouse from March 14th through April 13th. Next, director Hilary Moore & company preview the Off the Page Readers Theater production "Are We There Yet?” March 14th through 22nd in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa venues.

Finally, clarinetist Carol McGonnell talks about Trio Ariadne’s and Argento Ensemble’s free performance, including Mahler’s “Song of the Wayfarer,” Wednesday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - February 28, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sat, 1 Mar 2014 18:09:02 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Artistic Director Troy Powell. They talk about Ailey II Dance Company, who appear Wednesday evening at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, Rialto Theater Director Ky Boyd talks about upcoming events including Live at the Met, the Academy Awards and National Theatre’s “War Horse.”

Finally, Director Shira Cion talks about Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble’s Sunday evening performance at French Garden Restaurant, Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - February 21, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:10:48 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with famed Spanish conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. They talk about his upcoming performances with San Francisco Symphony at Davies Hall.

Next, composer Mohammed Fairouz talks about his “West Coast Premieres,” Tuesday evening at the Center for New Music, San Francisco.

Finally, harpist Laura Simpson talks about her Sunday afternoon, Creative Arts Series recital of opera favorites at Resurrection Parish.

Curtain Call - February 14, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:53:42 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Philippe Bianconi. They talk about his performance of the Grieg Piano Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, pianist Gwendolyn Mok previews her Sunday afternoon recital at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Finally, director Carl Jordan and actors Larry Williams and Julianne Lorenzen talk about the door-slamming farce “Boeing Boeing,” February 21st through March 9th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - February 7, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:41:48 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with CC director Sheri Lee Miller and actors Denise Elia-Yen and Zachary Hasbany. They talk about Irving Berlin’s classic musical "Annie Get Your Gun,” February 14th through 23rd at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, violist and co-founder Alessandra Vincenzo preview’s Venice Baroque Orchestra’s Sunday afternoon performance with extraordinary countertenor Philippe Jaroussky at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - January 31, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Wed, 5 Feb 2014 13:52:31 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Soyeon Kate Lee. They talk about her February 9th, Music at Menlo, duo-piano recital, “Pianists in Paris,” with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Anne-Marie McDermott and Wu Han.

Next, music director Lynne Morrow and actress Emili Lewis preview "Fiddler on the Roof,” February 6th through 16th at Sonoma State University.

Finally, clarinetist Carol McGonnell and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdottir of Trio Ariadne talk about their free, Weill Hall Artists-in-Residence concert, with Decoda Ensemble, Tuesday evening, at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - January 24, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:27:55 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Szymanowski Quartet. They talk about their Friday evening concert at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, Music Director Harry Bicket previews the English Concert’s performance of Händel's "Theodora," Saturday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Finally, young pianist Jason Chiu talks about his musical life and his Sunday afternoon Creative Arts Series recital at Resurrection Parish, Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - January 17, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:59:15 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with San Francisco Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Barantschik. They talk about San Francisco Symphony’s Thursday evening concert at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, newly-named Sonoma County Poet Laureate and KRCB FM host Katherine Hastings talks about her new book of poetry "Nighthawks" and its October 24th launch at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Finally, Maggie Petersen and Doug MacIntyre of Magic Circle Mime Company talk about the Sonoma Paradiso Santa Rosa Symphony Family Concert "The Mozart Experience," Sunday afternoon at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - January 10, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:44:29 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man. They talk about her performance of Zhao Jiping’s Pipa Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, “Griffin & Sabine” author Nick Bantock talks about his latest book "The Trickster's Hat: A Mischievous Apprenticeship in Creativity.”

Finally, World guitar pioneer Matthew Montfort previews his performance with renowned Indian tabla virtuoso Vishal Nagar, Friday evening at Lydia’s Organics, Petaluma.

Curtain Call - January 3, 2014

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 3 Jan 2014 16:15:25 -0800

Curtain Call guest host Winston Bull chats with Craig Miller and and actors Taylor Bartolucci-DeGuillio and Anthony Guzman, who talk about the musical comedy “Victor Victoria,” January 10th through February 2nd at 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa.

Next, Robin Pressman hosts Joanna Bramel Young and Chris Fritsche, who preview The Festival Consort’s program "Come One, Come All" Sunday afternoon Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - December 27, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:39:51 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Elly Lichenstein and performers Valentina Osinski, and Michael Van Why. They talk about Cinnabar Theater’s special New Year’s Eve gala “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” and it’s regular run through January 19th.

Next is a preview with the artists of “New Year's Eve with Sandy and Richard Riccardi” at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - December 13, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:36:26 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Chanticleer Music Director Jace Wittig. They talk about “A Chanticleer Christmas,” in two Tuesday evening performances at St. Vincent Church, Petaluma, as well as December 13th through 23rd in other venues throughout the Bay Area.

Next, Philharmonia Baroque Music Director Nicholas McGegan previews Handel’s “Messiah,” Sunday afternoon at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, folk revival singer-songwriter Joanne Rand talks about her new CD “Stories from the Inside Out,” and about her Saturday afternoon appearance at the 19th annual Goddess Crafts Faire at Sebastopol Community Center and her December 20th performance at Hopmonk Tavern, Novato.

Curtain Call - December 6, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 6 Dec 2013 19:41:00 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with soprano Christine Brandes. They talk about her performance in Leonard Bernstein’s “Jeremiah” Symphony” and Haydn’s “Paukenmesse,” Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, ringleader and navigatrix Carolyn Surrick, NPR “Talk of the Nation" host Neal Conan and the entire band preview Ensemble Galilei’s Friday evening performance Glaser Center.

Curtain Call - November 29, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:27:23 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with actor David Yen. They'll talk about David Sedaris' "Santa Land Diaries," December 5th through 15th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Next, Gene Abravaya, Abby Chambers and Tim Setzer preview "Scrooge: The Musical," November 29th through December 22nd at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Finally, Director Shira Cion talks about Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble's "Winter Songs" concerts, Decemer 8th through 22nd throughout the Bay Area.

Curtain Call - November 22, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:19:24 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. They talk about his musical life and his Friday evening recital at Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Next, comedienne Paula Poundstone talks about her musical life anticipating her November 29th performance at Napa Valley Opera House.

Finally, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Craig Miller and company about “A Christmas Story,” November 29th through December 22nd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - November 15, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:21:00 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with jazzer Roger Glenn. They talk about his two Saturday evening performances with the Roger Glenn Organ Trio at the Fenix, San Rafael.

Next, piano soloist Alice Zhu talks about her Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto with American Philharmonic – Sonoma County at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, Travis Andrews and Andrew Meyerson of “The Living Earth Show” preview their Artist Session with Amy X Neuburg, Friday evening at Salle Pianos, San Francisco.

Curtain Call - November 8, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 8 Nov 2013 18:09:43 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with “postmodern cello diva” Maya Beiser. They talk about her new recording and her performance of Golijov’s: “Mariel” and Bruch’s “Kol Nidrei,” Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, Music Director Norman Gamboa previews American Philharmonic – Sonoma County’s November 16th and 17th concerts at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Craig Miller and actors Adam Burkholder and April Krautner, who talk about “The 39 Steps,” returning to 6th Street Playhouse November 15th through December 8th.

Curtain Call - November 1, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Sat, 2 Nov 2013 17:11:31 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with 18-year-old theater artist Dezi Gallegos. They’ll talk about his new documentary theater, one-man show "God Fights the Plague," November 7th and 10th at Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma.

Next, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Starr Hergenrather and actors Evan McDonnell, Madi Phillips, and Ally Cline who preview “Metamorphoses,” November 9th through 23rd at Analy High School, Sebastopol.

Finally, host Charles Sepos talks with harpist Patrick Ball about the Legends of the Celtic Harp performance tonight (November 1) at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa, featuring Ball with premiere Celtic harpers Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter.

Curtain Call - October 25, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:43:20 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Friction Quartet cellist Doug Machiz and Brave New Music director Gary McLaughlin They’ll talk about Brave New Music’s inaugural concert featuring Friction Quartet, November 3rd at Healdsburg Shed.

Next, guest host Winston Bull interviews director Elizabeth Craven and actors Lauren Heney and Lukas Thompson who preview Kenneth Lonergan's “This Is Our Youth,” October 31st through November 17th at Main Stage West, Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - October 18, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:03:35 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Lennie Dean and actors Edward McCloud and Jill Zimmerman. They’ll talk about "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest," October 25th through November 10th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, multifaceted vocalist Bonnie Brooks previews American Philharmonic’s fall fling fundraiser “Jazz in Paradise,” Thursday evening at Paradise Ridge Winery.

Finally, pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdottir talk about Sonoma Musica Viva, featuring the dynamic Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, October 24th at Weil Hall, Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - October 11, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:14:51 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Sheri Miller and actor/singer Michael Van Why. They’ll talk about the musical “La Cage aux Folles” October 18th through November 10th at Cinnabar Theater. www.cinnabartheater.org

Next, members of Gramercy Trio preview their Friday evening performance at Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma Campus of Santa Rosa Junior College. www.gramercytrio.com

Finally, members of Trio Ariadne talk about their free, Weill Hall Artists-in-Residence Debut Concert, Friday evening at Green Music Center. www.gmc.sonoma.edu

Curtain Call - October 4, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 4 Oct 2013 13:42:06 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violinist Tedi Papavrami. They'll talk about his performance of Shostakovich's First Violin Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, photographer/mixed media artist David Alan Boyd, multimedia artist Susan Sohl and painter Martha Wade talk about ARTrails open studio tour, Saturdays and Sundays, October 12th and 13th and October 19th and 20th, all around Sonoma County.

Finally, director Gene Abravaya and actors Tyler Costin and Lauren Siler talk about "Brigadoon," October 11th through 27th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - August 30, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:38:50 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Tara Blau and actor Nathan Cummings. They talk about "The Pavilion," September 6th through 27th at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma.

Next, Sono Luminus Recordings managing director and head engineer Daniel Shores talks about Sono Luminus and their recent high-resolution Blu-ray audio recordings.

Curtain Call - August 16, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:51:53 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with actors Barry Martin and Taylor Bartolucci, and Director Craig Miller. They'll talk about Monty Python's comedic musical "Spamalot," August 23rd through September 22nd at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, clarinetist Burt Hara previews "Music in the Vineyards" chamber music series running through August 25th in venues around Napa Valley.

Finally, pianist Lara Downes will survey the 2013-2014 "Artist Sessions" at Yoshi's San Francisco.

Curtain Call - July 12, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:43:10 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with violin virtuoso Sarah Chang. They'll talk about her Festival del Sole performances: her July 16th Barber Violin Concerto with Russian National Orchestra at Green Music Center and her sold-out July 18 recital with pianist Andrew von Oeyen.

Next, Music at Menlo Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han preview this, the eleventh season of Music at Menlo, "From Bach," July 18th through August 10th, at Menlo School and at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.

Curtain Call - July 5, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 5 Jul 2013 13:50:48 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with actor David Yen and director Tom Chapman. They'll talk about Carlo Goldoni's commedia dell'arte masterpiece "The Servant of Two Masters," the first of two Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival plays, which runs from July 12th through 28th in Ives Park.

Next, Executive Producer Charles Letourneau previews this year's Festival del Sole, July 12 through 21st in Napa Valley venues AND Green Music Center.

Next, Brent Lindsay, Claire McCaffery, Gustavo Servin, and Marcela Mejia preview "The Art Is Medicine Show" and Lorca's "The Billy Club Puppets," July 5th through 28th in multiple area venues.

Finally, Mads Tolling previews his Quartet's Saturday evening performance w/ Dave MacNab at Main Stage West.

Curtain Call - June 28, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:44:27 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with conductor Michael Berkowitz. They'll talk about the Fourth of July Celebration with Santa Rosa Symphony at Green Music Center, featuring Broadway stars Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque.

Next, saxophonist, composer, poet and painter Oliver Lake talks about his one-man show of jazz, poetry and painting Saturday evening at Healdsburg Center for the Arts.

Curtain Call - June 21, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:19:26 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Carrie Manolakos and Erin Schuster. They'll talk about Carrie's July 13th concert at Benziger Family Winery, and Transcendence Theatre Company's opening "Broadway Under The Stars" series "Fly Me To The Moon," June 28th through July 6th in Jack London State Park.

Next, director John DeGaetano previews "Evita," running June 21st through July 21st at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg.

Curtain Call - June 14, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:39:23 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos, chats first with director Joshua Habermann. He'll talk about the Saturday evening performance of Mozart's "Requiem" and Bach's "Magnificat" by The Berkshire Choral Festival Chorus with the Santa Rosa Symphony at Green Music Center.

Next, theater artist Fred Curchack and director Beth Craven preview Ionesco's "Exit the King," West, June 14th through 30th at Main Stage West in Sebastopol.

Curtain Call - June 7, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:44:12 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos, chats first with director Laura Glodowski and actors Nick Chuba, Trevor Hofman and Jessica Bauman. They'll talk about the movie musical "Singin' in the Rain," June 14th through July 7th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Next, Executive Director Betsy Levine-Proctor and soprano Mary Regan talk about Marin Baroque's performances of Händel's opera "Acis et Galatea," Saturday and Sunday evenings at First Presbyterian Church in San Anselmo.

Finally, Carol Maillard of Sweet Honey in the Rock previews their Healdsburg Jazz Festival finale concert, Sunday afternoon at Rodney Strong Vineyards.

Curtain Call - May 31, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:21:40 -0700

Curtain Call guest host Gretchen Giles chats first with new Cinnabar Theater Executive Director Terence Keane, Artistic Director Elly Lichenstein and "Carmen" cast member Jason Detwiler. They'll talk about the latest developments at Cinnabar Theater, as well as Bizet's opera "Carmen," running tonight through June 16th there.

Next, Shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee and Japanese bamboo flute player Elliot Kallen talk about their art and their Friday evening performance "The Empty Bell" at Church of the One Tree, part of this weekend's "Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival."

Finally, jazz multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn talks about his free Tuesday evening performance with his Latin Jazz Ensemble on the Healdsburg Plaza, part of the 15th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, running through June 9th throughout the Healdsburg area.

Curtain Call - May 24, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:06 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Kindra Scharich and members of the Vinaccesi Ensemble. They'll talk about their Creative Arts Series performance, June 2nd at Resurrection Parish.

Next, assistant orchestra director Aaron Westman previews Sonoma Bach's concert "Bach Family Reunion," May 31st and June 1st in two different Sonoma County venues.

Next, extraordinary pianist and host of NPR's "From the Top" Christopher O'Riley talks about his new recording "O'Riley's Liszt" and his Wednesday evening Artist Session with Lara Downes at Yoshi's San Francisco.

Finally, Artistic Director Jessica Felix previews the 15th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival, May 31st through June 9th throughout the Healdsburg area.

Curtain Call - May 17, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:03 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with pianist Antonio Iturrioz. They'll talk about his upcoming concerts, starting on May 26 at JB Piano in San Rafael and concluding on July 18th at the Querceto International Piano Festival in Tuscany.

Next, Del Sol String Quartet talk about their new CD "ZIA."

Finally, violinist Tom Stone previews Cypress String Quartet's Saturday evening concert for Redwood Arts Council Chamber Music in Occidental.

Curtain Call - May 10, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:39 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Van-Cliburn-Competition-winning piano soloist Olga Kern. They'll talk about her performances of Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Green Music Center.

Next, eurythmist Gabrielle Armenier previews her Thursday evening benefit performance at Summerfield School.

Finally, violinist Sharan Leventhal talks about her performance of Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" and "Spring" from Vivaldi's "The Seasons" with Santa Rosa Chamber Orchestra Friday evening at Glaser Center.

Curtain Call - May 3, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 3 May 2013 15:10:58 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Gene Abravaya and actors Jeffrey Weissman and Mary Gannon Graham. They'll talk about "Young Frankenstein," May 10th through 19th at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa talks about his Creative Arts Series recital, Sunday afternoon at Resurrection Parrish.

Next, guest conductor Cyrus Ginwala previews American Philharmonic - Sonoma County's next concert set, "Prayer and Redemption," May 4th and 5th at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Finally, director Craig Miller and actors Charles Siebert and Ryan Schabach preview "Red" May 10th through 26th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - April 26, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:41:07 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with composer/cellist Daniel Reiter. They'll talk about his new composition "Mysterium," which is being given its world premiere by Oakland East Bay Symphony in its next concert "Saints and Sinners" May 3, at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

Next, trumpet soloist Tom Hyde previews his performance in American Philharmonic - Sonoma County's next concert set "Prayer and Redemption," May 4th and 5th at Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - April 12, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:53:43 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with former American Ballet Theatre Soloist and Boston Ballet Principal Carlos Molina along with general manager/dancer Annabelle Henry. They'll talk about Napoles Ballet "Fausto" Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

Next, guitarist Joe Galambos and director Jennifer King preview their coming events at Napa Valley College.

Curtain Call - April 5, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:41:33 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with director Merlyn Sell and actors Rachel Custer and Alexis Long. They'll talk about Actors' Basement production of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" April 12th through 20th at Glaser Center, Santa Rosa.

Next, Marin Ballet choreographer Julia Adam will preview Marin Ballet's 50th Anniversary Reunion Performance, April 13th at College of Marin.

Curtain Call - March 29, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:16:46 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats with Craig Miller, Lennie Dean, Liz Jahren, and Boback Emad. They'll talk about 6th Street Playhouse's participation of the rolling world premiere of Robert Caisley's play "Happy," running April 5th through 21st.

Curtain Call - March 15, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:06 -0700

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary cello soloist Zuill Bailey. They'll talk about his performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall, Green Music Center.

Next, celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball previews his St. Patrick's Day Concert, Saturday evening at Occidental Center for the Arts.

Finally, Music Director Daniel Canosa and Executive Director Betsy Levine-Proctor talk about Marin Baroque's March 23rd concert "A Legacy: Buxtehude to Bach," at St. Vincent's Chapel in San Rafael.

Curtain Call - March 8, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 13:43:21 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with soprano Carrie Hennessey, baritone Zachary Gordin and choir director Lynne Morrow. They'll talk about Oakland East Bay Symphony's next concert "Sky Above, Sea Below," featuring Faure's "Requiem," March 15th at The Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

Next, Starr Hergenrather and company preview "The Drowsy Chaperone," the Analy High School spring musical, March 8th through 16th.

Finally, director Craig Miller and company talk about the madcap comedy "Lend Me a Tenor, March 15th through 30th at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - February 22, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:12:46 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Guest Conductor Mark Wardlaw. They'll talk about the next American Philharmonic - Sonoma County concert "Russian Revolution," Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at The Performing Arts Auditorium, Santa Rosa High School.

Next, soprano and lutenist Doris Williams previews her Sunday afternoon Creative Arts Series concert at Resurrection Parish.

Finally, tenor Neil Sharp talks about his performance in the lead role of Händel's "Samson," with the University of California Alumni Chorus and baroque orchestra, March 1st in Berkeley and March 3rd in San Francisco.

Curtain Call - February 8, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:16:04 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Musical Director Lynne Morrow and Stage Director Danielle Cain. They'll talk about "Island Passions: Two One-Act Operas," February 7th through 17th at Sonoma State University.

Next, recorder virtuoso Michala Petri previews her Music@Menlo concert "Baroque Journeys: Michala Petri and Friends," Sunday afternoon at The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.

Finally, young piano virtuoso Natasha Paremski talks about her Sunday afternoon performance of Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 with Diablo Symphony at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

Curtain Call - February 1, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:34:52 -0800

Curtain Call host Charles Sepos chats first with Director Gene Abravaya and actor Larry Williams. They talk about the Spreckels Theatre Company production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - playing February 8th to February 17 at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center Codding Theater in Rohnert Park.

Next, director Charles Siebert previews "Moonlight and Magnolias" opening tonight and playing through February 17th at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa.

Curtain Call - January 25, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:08:28 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Elly Lichenstein, Tenor Michael Van Why and accordionist Sheri Mignano about Cinnabar Theater's "Musical Gift Box Series," playing February 1st - 10th.

Next, pianist Marta Lledo previews the Oakland Youth Orchestra's FREE Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, on January 27th.

Next, pianist Jean Alexis Smith discusses the Creative Arts Series at Church of the Incarnation on Sunday, January 27th.

Curtain Call - January 18, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:25:31 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Director Alise Girard and Singers Amy Weber and Zac Schuman about Smokey Joe's Cafe - a musical revue at 6th Street Playhouse, playing from January 18th through February 10th.

Next, Conductor Richard Loheyde from the Santa Rosa Symphony and Conductor John Kendall Bailey from Oakland Youth Orchestra previews the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival at Green Music Center's Weill Hall, this Sunday afternoon - January 20th.

Finally, Betsey Levine-Proctor previews the Marin Baroque Chamber concert happening tomorrow, January 19th, 8:00pm at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo.

Curtain Call - January 11, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:49:50 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jon Nakamatsu. They talk about his musical life and his Sunday afternoon recital for Mill Valley Chamber Music Society.

Next, pianist Antonio Iturrioz previews his Sunday afternoon recital at Old First Church in San Francisco.

Next, violinist Tom Stone talks about Cypress String Quartet's Friday evening concert for Russian River Chamber Music, as well as their new CD.

Finally, guest conductor Carl St. Clair previews Santa Rosa Symphony's Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday evening concerts at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - January 4, 2013

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:05:19 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats with Sonoma violin prodigy Nigel Armstrong. They talk about his successes in the Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, his Saturday afternoon benefit recital in Sonoma and his performance of Bruch's first Violin Concerto with Marin Symphony, January 20th and 22nd.

Curtain Call - December 28, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 19:28:54 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with director Sheri Lee Miller and actors Steven Abbott and Tim Kniffin. They talk about "A Couple of Blaguards," Dec. 31 to Jan. 20 at Cinnabar Theater.

Next, Sandy & Richard Riccardi preview their "Tastefully Raunchy Cabaret" December 29th through 31st at 6th Street Playhouse.

Curtain Call - December 21, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:09 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with vocalist Chris Fritzsche and recorder player Joanna Bramel Young. They'll talk about their Festival Consort holiday concert "Renaissance Glory," Sunday afternoon at Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa.

Next, in an interview originally broadcast on Curtain Call on August 17, 2007, jazz legend Dave Brubeck talks about his musical life and legacy, and his most recent solo CD "Indian Summer" on Telarc. Dave Brubeck died on December 5th, one day before his 92nd birthday.

Curtain Call - December 14, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:15:09 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with great Celtic Fiddler Eileen Ivers talks about her concert "An Irish Christmas," with Santa Rosa Symphony, Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Center.

Next, chorister Dan Solter previews Sonoma Bach Choir and Santa Rosa Symphony's B-minor Mass by Johann Sebastian Bach with Robert Worth conducting, Saturday afternoon at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - December 7, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:47:47 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Anton Nel. They talk about his Friday evening recital at Newman Auditorium for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music.

Next, Director Jace Wittig previews "A Chanticleer Christmas," December 10th through 23rd in venues around the Bay Area, the nearest, Sunday, December 16th at St. Vincent's in Petaluma.

Next, Philharmonia Baroque Chorale Director Bruce Lamott talks about their Sunday afternoon performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Green Music Center.

Finally, The Tallis Scholars' Founder and Director Peter Phillips talks about their concert "Love is Better Than Wine," Saturday evening at Green Music Center.

Curtain Call - November 30, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:42:37 -0800

Guest host Robin Pressman chats first with Natalie Herman, Janis Dunson Wilson and Craig Miller, of 6th Street Playhouse about this year's production of "It's a Wonderful Life."

Next, Dan Earl of Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus talks about "Amal and the Night Visitors."

Finally, David Yen talks about his "Do It Yourself Dickens" and "The Santaland Diaries" shows, both running at Spreckles Performing Arts Center.

Curtain Call - November 16, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:27:58 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with violin prodigy Stephen Waarts. They talk about his musical life and his performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with American Philharmonic – Sonoma County, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Next, Music Director Daniel Canosa Executive Director Betsy Levine-Proctor preview Marin Baroque’s Saturday evening concert at First Presbyterian Church in San Anselmo.

Finally, flute virtuoso Viviana Guzmán talks about her new CD with guitarist Jeremy Jouve “Traveling Sonata.”

Curtain Call - November 9, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:31:54 -0800

Host Charles Sepos chats first with Starr Hergenrather. They talk about "Arsenic & Old Lace" November 9th through 17th at Analy High School.

Next, conductor Jovan Živković previews American Philharmonic – Sonoma County’s next set “Northern Lights,” November 17th and 18th in their new home, Santa Rosa High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

Curtain Call - November 2, 2012

robin_pressman@krcb.org (robin_pressman@krcb.org) — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:00:47 -0700

Host Charles Sepos chats first with extraordinary pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. They'll talk about his musical life and his performance of Saint-Saens Second Piano Concerto with Santa Rosa Symphony, Saturday evening Sunday afternoon and Monday evening at Weill Hall of the new Green Music Center.

Next, pianist Rudolf Budginas previews his November 9th recital for Santa Rosa Junior College Chamber Music.