Tag: New England Conservatory
'NEC's Hugh Wolff Hired to Helm NOB As Well
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'EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A with A Far Cry's Megumi Stohs Lewis, Loewi Lin and Robyn Bollinger
As A Far Cry founding member Megumi Stohs Lewis tells it, when the orchestra was created in 2007, several members were finishing up graduate degree programs at the New England Conservatory. Not all of the “Criers” are NEC alums, but the conservatory grounds proved to be a thoughtful gathering spot for most of the original members. Everyone, though, was interested in exploring chamber music, with many having played under Donald Palma in NEC's finely tuned chamber orchestra. -
'EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A with Cellist Miguel Vásquez
At the age of nine, Miguel Vásquez was an aspiring classical violinist/cellist in Panama. There on the isthmus, though, getting proper musical education proved difficult--especially as his skills improved. His grandfather, Luis Vásquez--a professional double bassist, guitarist and English horn player--first inspired the would-be musician. And years later, the younger Vásquez still remains thankful for the dutiful instruction provided by his elder.
