Sunday Baroque Conversations 134: Simone Dinnerstein 2025

Sunday Baroque Conversations 134: Simone Dinnerstein 2025

Author: Suzanne Bona September 23, 2025 Duration: 29:30
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has many loves – her family, her hometown, her musical collaborators, and Johann Sebastian Bach's music, to name just a few. The proud Brooklyn resident founded her musical ensemble and called it BAROKLYN. They named their 2025 debut album Complicité, a term she first heard from her son, who studied the teachings of the French theatre practitioner, Jacques Lecoq. Suzanne spoke with Simone Dinnerstein about Complicité, how the concept relates to the album and her group, and how she feels about being a conductor now.

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: 50

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 129: Kristen Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 128: Debra Nagy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Debra Nagy plays baroque oboe, and the historical performance expert is also founding director of the chamber group Les Délices. The award-winning Cleveland-based group has a reputation for performing less well-known mus…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 127: Neave Trio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
The Grammy-nominated Neave Trio consists of violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura. They state their goal simply: To Engage. To Exchange. To Connect. Their 2024 album ROOTED features w…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 126: Will Liverman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:37
GRAMMY Award-winning musician Will Liverman has been praised for his versatility and skill as a singer. The American operatic baritone has performed in several roles at the Metropolitan Opera, and Lyric Opera Chicago, wh…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 125: ChamberQUEER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
ChamberQUEER highlights LGBTQIA voices in contemporary and historical music and reimagines the classical concert experience as a radically inclusive gathering space and musical community for the 21st century. Founded in…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 124: Byron Schenkman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:30
Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicia…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 123: Ian Watson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:49
In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus o…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 122: Wil B [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:40
Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classi…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 121: Tom Huizenga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk p…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 120: Simone Dinnerstein 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:32
Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart…