Sunday Baroque Conversations 130: Thorgy Thor

Sunday Baroque Conversations 130: Thorgy Thor

Author: Suzanne Bona January 28, 2025 Duration: 21:06
From the time she was very young, Thorgy Thor (née Shane Thor Galligan) was an outgoing bundle of energy. Her parents signed her up for a variety of activities, including sports and music, to keep her engaged and to burn off some of that excess energy. Developing skills playing violin, viola, and cello led Thorgy Thor to major in music at The Hartt School (CT), and at SUNY Purchase (NY). After graduation, she was a playing and teaching music by day, and finetuning her skills as a drag queen, ultimately leading to her co-creating her program Thorgy and the Thorchestra. She now tours with her show, which ranges from classical orchestral music to pop favorites, to perform with orchestras all over. Thorgy Thor spoke with Suzanne about the power and importance of music in her life.

Behind every piece of music is a person with a story, and that’s where Sunday Baroque Conversations finds its rhythm. Host Suzanne Bona, familiar to listeners of her Sunday Baroque program, sits down with professional musicians who have dedicated their lives to their art. These aren’t just casual chats; they are deep, personal explorations of what it truly means to live a life in music. You’ll hear celebrated artists discuss the specific pieces that first ignited their passion, the formidable challenges of mastering centuries-old techniques, and the quiet triumphs that happen offstage. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the discipline and heart required for a performing career, offering a genuine, often surprising, look at the individuals behind the instruments. Each conversation feels like an intimate backstage pass, revealing the inspirations and vulnerabilities that fuel these exceptional performers. For anyone curious about the human dimension of classical and baroque music, Suzanne’s thoughtful interviews provide a rich and rewarding listen. You can find Sunday Baroque Conversations by searching its title in your favorite podcast app.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 86: Khari Joyner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
Cellist Khari Joyner is a sought-after musician who performs with numerous top ensembles such as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. The charismatic young American instrumentalist is also a passionate music teacher who has inspir…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 85: Demarre McGill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:30
Flutist Demarre McGill exudes energy and passion – for music, for his students, for whatever project he is working on. The Seattle Symphony's Principal Flute is also a busy soloist and chamber musician who immerses himse…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 84: Pat Neely 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:19
Professional musician and teacher Patricia Ann Neely is also a highly respected advocate for diversity and inclusion in the world of classical music and, specifically, early music. She and Suzanne have an ongoing discuss…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 83: Rachel Podger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
British violinist Rachel Podger is internationally renowned as a leading interpreter of music from the Baroque and Classical periods in history. Since childhood, when she was still a beginner violin student, she was a tr…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 82: Jeannette Sorrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:59
Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concertos are some of the "greatest hits" of the baroque era. They've been recorded many times, and in many different instrumentations. Conductor and keyboard player Jeannette Sorrell and h…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 81: Courtney Beck and Davóne Tines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
Courtney Beck is Executive Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines is the ensemble's Creative Partner. They joined Suzanne to discuss PBO's mission and the scope and goals o…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 80: Davóne Tines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
"Davóne Tines Is Changing What It Means to Be a Classical Singer" That was headline of a New Yorker article about the versatile bass-baritone. It's just one of many profiles of the extraordinary young musician and his pa…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 79: Dr. Albert Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Dr. Albert Lee is a tenor who has crafted a broad career as a classical vocalist in opera, oratorio, recital, and liturgical music. Dr. Lee received his degrees from The University of Connecticut, The Juilliard School, a…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 78: Emily Lau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
Emily Lau is a composer, singer, teacher and restauranteur who has carved out her own, unique career blending many art forms – and her projects often bridge the gaps between ancient music and modern themes. Her work incl…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 77: Krishnasol Jiménez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
Mexican musician Krishnasol Jiménez is an expert in baroque guitar and lute, and historical performance practice. He studied in his native Mexico City, as well as in Spain and Switzerland. Krishnasol Jiménez talked with…