WDAV Interview Archives
In Person: Seth Hawkins(5/8/2008 - In Person) Dr. Seth Hawkins talks about emergency rooms and the application of wilderness medicine  Listen Live
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Nova Voce Anniversary(5/8/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The women's chorus Nova Voce celebrates its fifth anniversary with special concerts that include a commissioned work. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with president Polly Ferris. Listen Live
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WDAV Inaugural Broadcast 1970(5/7/2008 - WDAV Historic Archives) Audio from WDAV's first broadcast from Davidson College in 1970 Listen Live
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WDAV Upgrades to 10 Watt FM 1973 (5/7/2008 - WDAV Historic Archives) WDAV gets a new 10 Watt FM signal in 1973 Listen Live
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WDAV Changes to Classical 1978 (5/7/2008 - WDAV Historic Archives) Announcement and celebration of WDAV's pending change to a classical format in 1978 Listen Live
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Opera Carolina Die Fledermaus(5/7/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with baritone James Taylor who plays Eisenstein in the comic opera Die Fledermaus Listen Live
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Charlotte Civic Orchestra(4/24/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) Geoffrey Whitehead, conductor of the Charlotte Civic Orchestra talks about their concert which features winners of their most recent Composer Competition. Listen Live
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In Person: Derek Walcott (4/22/2008 - In Person) A conversation with Nobel Prize winning poet Derek Walcott about the importance of beautiful writing Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony: James Gaffigan(4/18/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) Music Director candidate James Gaffigan leads the Charlotte Symphony this weekend. He speaks with Jennifer Foster about the program and about his experiences as a conductor. Listen Live
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In Person: Jalalu Kalvert Nelson (4/9/2008 - In Person) A conversation with composer Jalalu Kalvert Nelson who was commissioned to write music for students at Charlotte's Northwest School of the Arts by the Charlotte Symphony. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with him about his creative process and working with young people. Listen Live
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Winston-Salem Romantic Nights(4/4/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Winston-Salem Symphony's next program is "Romantic Nights" WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys talks with Music Director Robert Moody about the works on the program. They were all chosen for their "romantic" qualities, both sonic and thematic. Listen Live
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In Person: Arts & Science Council (3/26/2008 - In Person) WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with Lee Keesler, CEO of the Arts & Science Council, about the organization's 50 year history as well as what goes into making a strong arts community. www.artsandscience.org Listen Live
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Leon Fleisher(3/19/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) Leon Fleisher, one of the most celebrated of American pianists performs in Charlotte this month. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys has a preview. Listen Live
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In Person: Community School of the Arts (3/12/2008 - In Person) WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with Andrea Stevenson, director of Community School of the Arts in Charlotte about the mission of the organization and the music and arts programs they provide for children. www.csarts.org Listen Live
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Winston-Salem Verdi Requiem (3/6/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Winston-Salem Symphony takes on Verdi's dramatic Requiem at their next concert. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with conductor Robert Moody about the importance and grandeur of the work. Listen Live
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Charlotte Civic Orchestra (3/1/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The director of the Charlotte Civic Orchestra talks to WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys about an upcoming concert. Listen Live
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Ngwenyama joins Harrell and CSO(2/21/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with up and coming violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama about performing with the Charlotte Symphony and acclaimed cellist Lynn Harrell. Listen Live
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In Person: Traffic & Transportation (2/15/2008 - In Person) WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with two authorities very familiar with the challenges presented by these issues in the Charlotte region. Listen Live
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Hermitage Ballet(2/14/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Hermitage Ballet of Russia is making its first ever tour to the United States, and they're performing in Charlotte. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks to their American representative about this historic visit. Listen Live
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Serkin & Sanderling with CSO(2/7/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) Stefan Sanderling, son of respected conductor Kurt Sanderling, is a candidate for Charlotte Symphony Music Director. WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with him about what music means to him and conducting the Shostakovich 5. Listen Live
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In Person: Davidson Farmers' Market (2/6/2008 - In Person) WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with the organizers of Davidson's new farmers' market. Get more information at http://www.downtowndavidson.org/davidson_farmers_market.htm. Listen Live
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Evelyn Glennie Joins W-S Symphony(1/29/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie performs with the Winston-Salem Symphony in February. Hear some of her conversation with WDAV's Frank Dominguez from her last visit to the area. Listen Live
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Enrique Batiz - State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico(1/24/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with conductor Enrique Bátiz who leads the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico in concert. Listen Live
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In Person: La Noticia (1/23/2008 - In Person) Rachel Jeffreys talks to the publisher of La Noticia, one of Charlotte's Spanish-language newspaper about the paper's role in the Latino community and about the Latino community in general. Listen Live
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Contiguglia Piano Duo(1/21/2008 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Adams Foundation Piano Series continues at Davidson College Thursday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. when the Contiguglia Piano Duo performs music for piano four hands. Listen Live
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In Person: McGill Rose Garden (1/9/2008 - In Person) An archived conversation between WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys and Henry McGill, founder of the McGill Rose Garden, who died in 2007 at 103 years of age. www.mcgillrosegarden.org Listen Live
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Opera Carolina's Amahl(12/21/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Giancarlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors is a fixture of the season with opera companies across the country. WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with the young singer playing the title role, Andrew Griner. Listen Live
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In Person: Ruth Pittard (12/12/2007 - In Person) Rachel Jeffreys talks with Ruth Pittard who has deliberately simplified and focused her life in order to own it rather than have it own her. Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony's Firebird(12/9/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with guest conductor Edwin Outwater about the Charlotte Symphony's performance of Stravinsky's Firebird. Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony's Magic of Christmas(12/9/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) A Queen City favorite during the holiday season is the Charlotte Symphony's annual Magic of Christmas concerts. WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with Resident Conductor Alan Yamamoto and Oratorio Singers Director Scott Allen Jarrett who lead the festive concerts. Listen Live
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In Person - Music Appreciation (11/27/2007 - In Person) Interviews with interesting people about current issues and events in the Carolinas Listen Live
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Davidson College Messiah(11/21/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Davidson College Concert series presents Handel's Messiah. WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys speaks with Ray Sprague who conducts the performance. Listen Live
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In Person - Ada Jenkins Center (11/14/2007 - In Person) Rachel Jeffreys talks with Jay Laurens of the Ada Jenkins Center Listen Live
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Carolinas Concert Association - Andrew Litton, Andre Watts(11/14/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) The Carolinas Concert Association opens its latest season with a stellar combination: The Bergen Philharmonic; conductor Andrew Litton; and pianist Andre Watts. Listen Live
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Eric Ruske w/Charlotte Symphony(11/9/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) From playing with the Cleveland Orchestra and the Empire Brass to prominence as one of today's most popular concert soloists, horn player Eric Ruske has had an exceptional musical career. WDAV's Jennifer Foster talks with him. Listen Live
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Festival Singers Perform Durufle(11/6/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Written in memory of his father, Maurice Duruflé's Requiem is one of the best-loved examples of sacred music from the 20th century. The Festival Singers of Carolina Voices are singing the work twice in November. Donna Hill, director of the Singers, spoke with WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys about the concerts and this moving work. Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony - Anne-Marie McDermott(11/1/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Anne-Marie McDermott performed Beethoven with the Charlotte Symphony on October 26th and 27th. She spoke with WDAV's Jennifer Foster about her appearance. Listen Live
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Opera Carolina - Romeo and Juliette(10/18/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Opera Carolina opens its new season with Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with the romantic leads about the production. Listen Live
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Winston-Salem Symphony (10/9/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) The next theme for the Winston-Salem Symphony’s Classics is The Planets, and they’ll include complete performances of that orchestral suite by Gustav Holst, as well as the suite from John Williams’ soundtrack to the sci-fi classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Rachel Jeffreys interviews music director Robert Moody. Listen Live
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Piedmont Opera - La Traviata(10/4/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Piedmont Opera Theatre is getting set to launch its 30th anniversary season on October 12th with Verdi’s immortal La Traviata. WDAV’s Rachel Jeffreys has a preview of the production, and a conversation with Cristina Nassif, who plays Violetta, and Michael Shell, the Stage Director. Listen Live
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Olga Kern with the Charlotte Symphony(10/4/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Olga Kern performed with the Charlotte Symphony September 28 and 29. While she was in Charlotte, WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys spoke with her. The pianist's passion for music -- and for motherhood -- are clear as she speaks about Chopin, Brahms, and the danger of listening too much to recordings of Rachmaninoff's own piano performances. Some of Olga Kern's playing is also included in this piece. Listen Live
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Jeanne Stark-Iochmans(9/19/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Pianist Jeanne Stark-Iochmans performs at Davidson College on Thursday, Sept. 27th as part of the Adams Foundation Piano Series. Her love of music, family, and her native Belgium are clear in this interview with WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys which includes examples of Ms. Stark-Iochmans' playing. Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony Season Preview - Edwin Outwater (9/10/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV takes a look at upcoming concerts and repertoire in the new Charlotte Symphony season. Rachel Jeffreys speaks with music director candidate Edwin Outwater Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony Season Preview - William Eddins(9/10/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV takes a look at upcoming concerts and repertoire in the new Charlotte Symphony season. Rachel Jeffreys speaks with music director candidate William Eddins. Listen Live
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Charlotte Symphony Season Preview - James Gaffigan(9/10/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) WDAV takes a look at upcoming concerts and repertoire in the new Charlotte Symphony season. Rachel Jeffreys speaks with music director candidate James Gaffigan. Listen Live
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Winston-Salem Symphony Opening Concert(9/5/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) Music Director Robert Moody speaks with WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys about the Winston-Salem Symphony's opening concert as well as their upcoming season. Listen Live
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John Clark on Arts in Charlotte(9/1/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) After more than twenty-five years working in the arts in Charlotte, former WDAV General Manager John Clark has left for Asheville, where he'll manage that city's choral society. He speaks to WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys about his time in the community and about arts in our area. Listen Live
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CPCC Summer Theater - Children of Eden(7/17/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) 7/19/07 - Central Piedmont Summer Theater wraps up itscurrent season with the musical Children of Eden. WDAV's Frank Dominguez speaks with some of the actors and director in the production. Listen Live
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Denyce Graves in Margaret Garner(6/28/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) 6/28/07 - On Saturday, June 30, NPR's World of Opera airs Richard Danielpour's Margaret Garner with Denyce Graves in the title role. The performance that will air took place in Charlotte as part of Opera Carolina's 2006 season. WDAV's Jennifer Foster speaks with Denyce Graves about the role that was written for her. Listen Live
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Eastern Music Festival Preview (6/19/2007 - WDAV Interview Archives) 7/21/07 - The nationally recognized Eastern Music Festival will produce over 100 events between June 23rd and July 28th ? everything from Grammy-winning classical soloists with orchestra, to one of America's most eclectic schedules of alternative programming, as part of EMFfringe. Listen Live
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