Utah Symphony's Ghost Light Podcast

Ep. 28 –Internationally-acclaimed violinist Simone Porter talks about her upcoming performance with the Utah Symphony, her repertoire wish list, and in finding insights in literature through music.

Ep. 27–Acclaimed Director Kristine McIntyre talks about Utah Opera’s upcoming film noir production of Don Giovanni and the excitement of returning next season for the thrilling new production of Moby Dick.

Ep. 26 – Abigail Rethwisch, Soprano, talks about her unexpected opportunity to perform the title role in Utah Opera’s acclaimed production of Lucia di Lammermoor.

Ep. 25–Leslie and Michelle Peterson, daughters of Utah Opera founder Glade Peterson, talk about the opera’s rich heritage of artistic excellence and the excitement of a 40th Anniversary season.

Ep. 24 –Caitlyn Valovick Moore talks about performing as soloist for a world premiere NOVA Chamber Music Series performance and in her role as piccoloist/flutist for the Utah Symphony.

Ep. 23 – Associate Principal Trumpet Jeff Luke talks about his experiences sharing classical music around the world and in joining the Utah Symphony. (Released 3/17/17)

Ep. 22 – Utah Symphony President Paul Meecham talks about the new Films in Concert series and the thrilling performances of the 2017-18 season.

Ep. 21 – Maestro Thierry Fischer shares the exciting performances of the Utah Symphony’s 2017-18 season.

Ep. 20 – Artistic Director Christopher McBeth talks about all the thrilling productions coming up in Utah Opera’s 40th Anniversary Season.

Ep. 19– Clarinetist Erin Svoboda talks about joining the Utah Symphony and shares some insights into becoming a professional musician.

Ep. 18– Toby Tolokan vice president of artistic planning for Utah Symphony discusses the excitement and difficulty of planning an orchestra season.

Ep. 17– Travis Peterson discusses his background in drum corps and how he transitioned his musical interests to become principal trumpet for the Utah Symphony. (Released 1/25/17)

Ep. 16 – Renowned Director Paul Curran discusses Utah Opera’s production of Man of La Mancha. (Released 1/18/17)

Host Jeff Counts discusses the music of Charles Ives and other upcoming projects with Jason Hardink, Artistic Director of the NOVA Chamber Music Series and Principal Keyboard of the Utah Symphony. (Released 1/9/17)

Violinist David Porter talks about his work with MOTUS and in sharing classical music with the community in unexpected venues.

Cellist John Eckstein discusses his outreach work and upcoming service trip with several Utah Symphony musicians for BLUME Haiti.

Andrew Larson shares an inside look at the cello section of the Utah Symphony.

Filmmaker Carol Dalrymple discusses collaborting with the Utah Symphony for her award-winning documentary National Parks Symphony: The Mighty Five.

GRAMMY Award-winning sound engineer Dirk Sobotka gives us an inside look at the complexities of recording an orchestra.

Elizabeth Beilman shares what it is like being a violist for the Utah Symphony.