Sunday Baroque Conversations 50: Reginald Mobley

Sunday Baroque Conversations 50: Reginald Mobley

Author: Suzanne Bona August 26, 2020 Duration: 29:35
Countertenor Reggie Mobley is a man of many talents. He once considered becoming a visual artist, then he tapped into his extraordinary musical ability. He has sung all over the world, and has a broad range of musical interests, as well as a passion for social justice. Suzanne spoke with him about his career and favorite baroque music and composers (Bach and Handel) and some of the projects he is working on lately.

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: English Episodes: 138

Sunday Baroque Conversations
Podcast Episodes
Sunday Baroque Conversations 26: Sharon Isbin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Guitarist Sharon Isbin is a passionate and articulate advocate for her instrument and for music in general. As an international performer, recording artist, teacher and mentor she is shaping the future of the popular ins…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 25a: Masaaki Suzuki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
Masaaki Suzuki is a leading expert on baroque music and Johann Sebastian Bach, and he directs performances all over the world of baroque masterpieces by Bach and his contemporaries. In April 2014 he led top students from…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 25: Matthias Maute [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:34
German-born musician Matthias Maute has achieved an international reputationas conductor, recorder and flute player and as a composer. He is artisticdirector of Ensemble Caprice in Canada, and performs all over the world…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 24: Gut, Wind and Wire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
Ronn McFarlane and Mark Cudek are among the most sought-after performers specializing in baroque and early music. The founding members of the Baltimore Consort spoke with Suzanne about their trio with Mindy Rosenfeld - G…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 23: Yale Baroque Opera Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:15
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) is often called the first great opera composer, and the opera Il ritorno d'Ulisse (The Return of Ulysses) was one of Monteverdi's late masterpieces. Unfortunately it's not often performed,…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 21: Rick Steves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
Rick Steves is a tried and true expert on European travel, so Suzanne invited him to share his advice about hearing great, live music while you're on vacation in Europe. He talked about some of his favorite musical desti…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 20: Richard Savino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
Guitarist Richard Savino and his group, El Mundo, were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance for their 2011 recording The Kingdoms of Castille. Sunday Baroque contributor Amanda Pond interviewe…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 19: Dennis Keene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
With its 6,183 pipes, 95 stops, 111 ranks, 2 consoles and 7 keyboards, installation of the new French organ at New York City's Church of the Ascension was completed in early 2011. Master builder Pascal Quoirin was chosen…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 18: Simone Dinnerstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein made a big splash in 2007 with her recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Jan. 2011 brings her first recording for the Sony label, BACH: A Strange Beauty. The all-Bach record…