In-Studio Guests
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WRCJ 90.9 FM has welcomed many guests into our Detroit studio to share their insights in the music making and sometimes even play live on the air. Take a listen.
For interviews from 2010 and earlier, click here.
May 17, 2011 - Leonard Slatkin The Maestro joined Chris to talk about rockin' with Kid Rock and to reflect on the current season ending this weekend and his aspirations for next season.
May 7, 2011 - Yoonshin Song On the Well-Tempered Wireless, Chris talks with the newly appointed concertmaster of the DSO. She discusses how she ended up in Michigan, performs Paganini Caprice Op. 17 in E flat and recieves a Detroit themed gift!
May 4, 2012 - John Morris Russell Maestro Russell stopped by "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about his final week of concerts with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and his future as Music Director of The Cincinnati Pops. Listen for his special bugle lesson!
May 3, 2012 - Leonard Slatkin and Fred Zlotkin Musical brothers Leonard, Music Director of The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Fred, acclaimed cellist, talking about growing up in Hollywood with famous parents who worked in the film industry. Hear about "Uncle Frank" singing a lullabye, a practical joke involving a saw, and a cello concerto for the womb. Great stuff!
April 11, 2012 - Menahem Pressler Chris Felcyn interviewed the pianist and founding member of The Beaux Arts Trio. Click below to hear Mr. Pressler discuss teaching, his busy schedule and how he manages to have the energy for it all!
April 9, 2012 - The Jacobsen Bros. of "The Knights" The conductor and concertmaster of the Brooklyn based Chamber Orchestra "The Knights," the Jacobsen duo stops by the Well-Tempered Wireless just hours before they have to perform next door at the Max M. Fisher Music Hall.
April 6, 2012 - Bella Hristova Hear violinist Bella Hristova (left) play Bach live in our studio on a 1655 Nicolò Amati violin. Ms. Hristova is in town to perform at the Detroit Institute of Arts in a program of music for solo violin by Bach, Piazzolla, Paganini and others.
. March 27, 2012 - Neeme Jarvi Neeme Jarvi returns to the WRCJ studio to discuss working with the DSO, the art of conducting and... dancing?
March 22, 2012 - Interlochen's 50th Chris talks with Kedrik Merwin, director of music at Interlochen Center for the Arts, which is celebrating 50 years of nuturing artistic excellence. The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra, Band and Choir are currently on a nationwide tour.
March 8, 2012 - Jack Everly Esteemed conductor Everly, in town to lead the DSO's Sci-Fi Spectacular, shared stories about the differences in conducting music for Broadway shows, ballet, opera and "pops" orchestral concerts.
March 8, 2012 - John Morris Russell Cincinnati Pops and Windsor Symphony Orchestra conductor John Morris Russell joined Chris to talk about leading the WSO in a program of Prokofiev, Mozart and Barber's Violin Concerto featuring Lara St. John.
March 6, 2012 - Craig Strain The director of The Motor City Brass Band visits Chris to discuss, among other things, the upcoming 3rd Annual Motor City Festival of Bands.
March 5, 2012 - Teddy Abrams Meet the new assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Teddy Abrams. He's also a pretty darn good clarinetist and composer.
February 29, 2012 - Avanti Summer Music Festival
Learn about a unique opportunity for young musicians, ages 14 - 18, to train and perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians. Chris talks with DSO Managing Director of Community Programs Kareem George, DSO oboist Shelley Heron, and Save Our Symphony Vice President David Assemany.
February 15, 2012 - Anne Akiko Meyers Chris talks with the violinist on the "Well Tempered Wireless" about her new album "Air" and her two(!) Strads.
February 10, 2012 - Julian Rachlin The violinist talks to Chris about his historic instrument, working with different orchestras and what it's like to have music composed specifically for him.
February 8, 2012 - Cindy McTee Chris talks with composer Cindy McTee, whose "Einstein's Dream" will be featured in the DSO's upcoming "Ravishing Rachmaninoff" performance beginning Thursday, February 9th.
January 20, 2012 - Conrad Tao Composer, Pianist, Violinist. Winner of numerous awards. And he's just 17 years old. The amazing Mr. Tao joined Chris on "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about his career to date and future aspirations.
January 18, 2012 - Helene Bouchez Conductor Bouchez, in town to lead the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in an all-French Program, talks with Chris about her career from pianist to conductor; the passion in Franck's "Symphony in D Minor; and her desire to conduct Mahler's fifth symphony.
January 13, 2012 - Andreas Delfs Maestro Delfs, in town to conduct the Windsor Symphony, talked with Chris about conducting Stravinsky and Strauss, the joys of playing bassoon, the perils of cell phones, and much more.
January 9, 2012 - Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk Violinst Bell and pianist Denk joined Chris on "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about their latest CD, "French Impressions." You'll also learn about the joys of touring and meeting a new piano in each city.
December 23, 2011 - Clemons Hellsberg Mr. Hellsberg, President of the Vienna Philharmonic, and violinist there for many years, spoke with Chris about the different styles of Herbert von Karajan and Carlos Kleiber and his upcoming New Year's Day concert.
December 1, 2011 - Branford Marsalis Saxophone star Marsalis joined Chris on "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about his upcoming gig with the Detroit Symphony performing works by Glzunov and Schulhoff. Branford also talks about the difference between playing classical and jazz, especially his early classical performances.
November 30, 2011 - Thomas Wilkins The always-popular-in-Detroit Maestro Wilkins visited our studio again to talk about conducting the Detroit Symphony in a program of Bartok, Beethoven's "Symphony # 7," and two challenging works featuring acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis.
November 9, 2011 - Arie Lipsky Maestro Lipsky, music director of the Ann Arbor Symphony, dropped by "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about conducting (the A2SO will perform a concert version of "Rigoletto" and Debussey's "La Mer" on November 12). He also showed off his cello chops by performing a Bach suite live. Very cool.
October 12, 2011 - Bonstelle Theatre Chris welcomed Wayne State University Theater Manager Alex Goodman into the studio to talk about "Noises Off," the comic production playing at Detroit's Bonstelle Theatre October 14-23. Through the magic of the "HAL90.9000" super computer, we were able to connect with avatars of two of the play's characters, Lloyd Dallas and Dotty Otley.
October 7, 2011 - Michel Camilo Chris welcomed the award winning pianist and composer to "The Well Tempered Wireless," so that Mr. Camilo could talk about the premiere of his Second Piano Concerto, which he will perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
October 4, 2011 - Nan Washburn The Music Director of The Michigan Philharmonic stopped by to talk about "Girls Night Out" and other upcoming musical events.
October 3, 2011 - Volodymyr Shesiuk As part of our "Batonapalooza" - interviews with Music Directors - Maestro Shesiuk spoke with Chris about upcoming Livonia Symphony concerts as well as his early days in the Soviet Union.
September 23, 2011 - Victor Goldberg The Russian-born Israeli pianist was in town for a solo recital with the Vivace Music Series and visited us on "The Well Tempered Wireless."
August 27, 2011 - Jeff "Tain" Watts Drummer Watts - Artist in Residence for the 2011 Detroit Jazz Festival talked with John Penney on "JazzFest Detroit."
August 12, 2011 Windsor Symphony Orchestra Windsor Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet member Denise Root Pierce stopped by Chris' Midday Wireless show to play her French Horn and tell us about their free outdoor concerts. She was joined by WSO's Shelley Sharpe. Learn more here.
July 7, 2011 - Windsor Symphony Orchestra WSO Oboist Faith Scholfield stopped by to talk about the Windsor Symphony's series of free summer concerts.
June 20, 2011 - The Jasper Quartet The Jasper Quartet - J Freivogel, violin; Sae Chonabayashi, violin; Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello; and Sam Quintal, viola - stopped by The Well Tempered Wireless to perform live (Beethoven) and to talk about the challenges and joys of playing new music as well as the classics. They were in town to perform at the 2011 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival running June 11 - 26.
June 14, 2011 - Jeremy Denk Pianist Jeremy Denk joined Chris Felcyn on "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk about Beethoven, Ives, blogging and much more. Jeremy was in town to perform at the 2011 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival running June 11 - 26.
June 7, 2011 - Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival Vocalists Daniel Gross and Lauren Skuce spoke with Chris about their performances at the 2011 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, running June 11 - 26.
June 1, 2011 - Cantata Academy Chorale Members of the Canata Academy Chorale stopped by "The Well Tempered Wireless" to perform live and to tell Chris about their 50th anniversary celebration.
May 12, 2011 - Peter Oundjian Peter Oundjian, Music Director of the Toronto Symphony is guest conducting the DSO this week and gave us a preview of the program, which includes Mozart, Messiaen, Stravinsky and Ravel's Bolero.
May 11, 2011 - Charles Burke Charles Burke, Artistic Director of the DSO's Civic Youth Ensembles stopped by The Well-Tempered Wireless to talk with Chris about their upcoming season finale, including a Star Wars spectacular.
April 4, 2011 - Arild Remmereit Conductor Arild Remmereit, in town to lead the DSO, talks with Chris about Shostakovich, Sibelius and much more.
Detroit School of Arts Principal Davis talks with Chris about the May 5 "Principal's Showcase" concert featuring vocal and instrumental music, dance, theatre and other performances by her high school students.
April 20, 2011 - Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos Maestro Frühbeck de Burgos stopped by "The Well Tempered Wireless" to talk with Chris about leading the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Schumann's heroic Symphony No. 3, Haydn's popular "Military" Symphony No. 100 and a suite from one of the 20th century's greatest operas, Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier.
April 6, 2011 - Charles Burke & DSO Civic Symphony Maestro Burke talks with Chris Felcyn about the April 10 Civic Youth Orchestra concert featuring the USAF Rampart Winds. The program includes music by Beethoven, Mozart, Gould and others.
April 5, 2011 - The Mack Sisters Duo Pianists (and sisters) Yuki & Tomoko Mack stopped by the Well Tempered Wireless to talk with Chris about their charity concert for the victims of the Earthquake in Japan on April 17 at the Steinway Gallery in Commerce Twp.
April 3, 2011 - Johnny Trudell Detroit trumpeter and bandleader Johnny Trudell visited Chris Felcyn in "The Listening Room" to talk about life on the road with Paul Anka and other highlights in a distinguished career.
March 24, 2011 - Hilberry Theatre Andrew Papas (Homer) and Sara Hymes (Candy) stopped by Chris' show to talk about The Hilberry Theatre's production of "The Cider House Rules - Parts 1 & 2." The show runs March 31 to May 14.
March 15, 2011 - The Princeton Nassoons The famed college a cappella group was in town for a benefit at The Children's Center and sang on Dave Wagner's morning show.
March 14, 2011 - Laurie Eisenhower Laurie Eisenhower, founder of the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, joins Chris Felcyn to talk about the twentieth anniversary of the dance company and their upcoming performance,“Motown in Motion,” at the Detroit Opera House.
March 10, 2011 - Festival of Bands Hear Chris' conversation with Motor City Brass Band Director Craig Strain and enjoy a clip from last year's Festival of Bands - a five-band blowout with 300 musicians on stage. Cool!
DSO Civic Symphony conductor Charles Burke and Civic violinist Candice Smith visited Chris Felcyn in the studio to preview an important 3/5/11 fundraiser for the DSO "Classical Roots" series. Also there - and performing live -- were members of the Detroit School of Arts "Visions" male vocal ensemble under the direction of Ms. Cheryl Valentine. Outstanding!
February 18, 2011 - Leonard Statkin Chris Felcyn welcomed Maestro Slatkin into the studio to discuss his upcoming concert with the DSO Civic Youth Ensemble performing works by Liszt and Respighi. Also hear about filling in on short notice for an ailing Ricardo Muti.
Rising young violinist Anthony Bracewell stopped by Chris Felcyn's midday program with Maestro Russell to play live on a 1576 Amati violin (left), which he used for Mozart's violin concerto No. 3 in performances with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.
Detroit Public High School (Renaissance HS) junior Muldoon performs on the Marimba live during Chris Felcyn's Well-Tempered Wireless program. Muldoon is winner of the 2011 Schrock Interlochen Scholarship Competition for DPS students. Competition judge Ben Pruitt and Hunter's dad Brian are also on hand. Hunter recently got his arm out of a cast. Amazing!
January 14, 2011 - John Morris Russell & Jan Lisiecki Windsor Symphony Music Director Russell brought young piano phenom Lisiecki by to speak with Chris Felcyn about playing Mozart, working with conductors, and much more.
January 12, 2011 - Frederic DeHaven Chris Felcyn talks with Oakland Choral Society Director Frederic DeHaven about his career, Rachmaninoff's Vespers and much more.
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May 3, 2011 - Ms. Rita Davis
March 3, 2011 - Classical Roots
February 3, 2011 - Anthony Bracewell & John Morris Russell
January 26, 2011 - Hunter Muldoon
