Hoboy! It’s the Oboe!
1/11/10
Speaker: Joseph Robinson

Joseph Robinson, former principal oboist with the NY Philharmonic, discusses and demonstrates this important member of the woodwind section.

Tutti Fluti
1/18/10
Speaker: Carol Wincenc

Carol Wincenc, world renowned soloist and chamber musician, introduces us to the flute in music and words.

HD & TV
1/25/10
Speaker: John Goberman

John Goberman, executive producer, LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER and GREAT PERFORMANCES, discusses his work and shows videos he’s produced from Audra McDonald and Peggy Lee to Pavarotti and Sills -- at SILL!

The Inner Voice
2/1/10
Speaker: William McDonald

William McDonald, one of America’s great tenors, joins June LeBell in conversation about the human singing voice and how it works. Numerous rare video performances and musical examples of great singers.

What is an English Horn?
2/8/10
Speaker: Adam De Sorgo

Adam De Sorgo, principal oboist with the Sarasota Orchestra, is also a fine English horn player. He will lead us through the differences between the two instruments and help us to recognize the sound of this beautiful but often misunderstood instrument.

The Warmth of the Cello
2/15/10
Speaker: Fred Sherry

Fred Sherry, cellist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and other important chamber organizations, takes us through the history of this magnificent instrument with live performance, demonstrations and recorded favorites.

Banging the Drum Softly
2/22/10
Speaker: John Bannon

John Bannon, timpanist with the Florida Orchestra, tells us the importance of the kettle drums, how they work and why they can even be considered the virtuoso voices of the orchestra.

Instrumentally Yours
3/1/10
Speaker: June LeBell

June LeBell gives an overview of the series topics, with recorded video and audio clips featuring an introduction to upcoming speakers and a description of the orchestra and its instruments through words and music.