Spotlight Interview - Ignat Solzhenitsyn, conductor

Ignat Solzhenitsyn is a festival favorite, having led from the podium our orchestral concerts in 2017 and 2019. He is a fascinating and intellectual human being, as well as a world-class pianist, and this interview features him in both contexts. Artistic Director Adam Neiman curates the interview process, delving deeply into Ignat thoughts and feelings about the music world, and Ignat agreed to perform a solo piano selection for us, as well!

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Spotlight Interview - Warren Jones, piano

Warren Jones, legendary pianist and vocal collaborator, has become a mainstay of the Manchester Music Festival. Enjoy this chat with him, curated by Artistic Director Adam Neiman, and gain fascinating insights into his life and work.

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Spotlight Interview - Craig Sheppard, piano

World-renowned pianist Craig Sheppard will appear in 2021, but in the meantime, this interview offered a wonderful opportunity for the MMF audience to get to know this charming and charismatic gentleman, who has led a fascinating and story-filled professional life. Craig also graciously agreed to perform a few solo piano selections, as well!

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Spotlight Interview - The Miró Quartet

This live interview with the Miró Quartet was hosted by MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The discussion includes a spotlight on the ensemble’s foundation, years of work together, latest projects, anecdotes, and much more.

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An Interview with Toby Appel

Acclaimed violist and Manchester Music Festival faculty artist Toby Appel has performed throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The Manchester Music Festival is thrilled to welcome Professor Appel back for our Summer 2020 season premiere concert on Thursday, July 9.

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An Interview with Ani Kavafian

The Manchester Music Festival is thrilled to welcome Professor Kavafian to the stage during Week One of our Summer 2020 chamber music festival. In addition to performing in the season premiere chamber concert, she will also be guiding MMF’s new generation of Young Artists through the rehearsal process for their own debut concert.

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