Open Notes Podcast, Fort Collins Symphony

The FCS Open Notes Podcast includes interviews with FCS guest artists and deep dives into some of the music that we play. Interviews are hosted by FCS Volunteer Paul Kopco, and concert notes are hosted by FCS Principal Bassoonist Tom Bittinger and Cellist Beth Wells.

Taras Krysa interview

Interview with Taras Krysa, Music Director of the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine) and Director of Orchestras at the University of Nevada (Las Vegas), on Thursday, March 5, 2020, two…

Open Notes podcast: MW4

Taras Krysa • Music Director of the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine) and Director of Orchestras at the University of Nevada (Las Vegas) Norman Menzales • Principal Flutist, Fort Collins…

Incredible music for solo clarinet, Sea Interludes by Britten, and Beethoven Symphony no. 5

A preview of musical pieces to be performed at Masterworks 3, Feb 1, 2020.

Open Notes podcast: MW 2

A preview of musical pieces to be performed at Masterworks 2 2019.

Prokofiev’s Lt. Kije, Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique, and a world premier by Chris Pilsner

Tom and Beth chat about the Fort Collins Symphony commissioning a new work written by Fort Collins native Chris Pilsner. Next, they discuss the delightful story of Prokofiev’s fictionalized soldier. The Podcast ends with a description of Berlioz’s “witchy” fantasy.

Buffy Baggott interview

Interview with mezzo soprano Buffy Baggott on Friday, October 5, 2018, the day before her performance as guest artist in the Fort Collins Symphony’s 69th Season (2018-19) Masterworks 1…

Ray Ushikubo interview

Interview with Ray Ushikubo, 16-year-old pianist and violinist, guest artist with the Fort Collins Symphony for the Masterworks 1 2017 concert on October 6, 2017. Ray Ushikubo website

Greg Smith interview

Interview with composer Greg Smith prior to the performance of his educational composition “A Major-minor Mystery” at the annual Youth Educational Series (YES) concert on January 19, 2017. Greg…