We are joined by Huang Ruo composer of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, which will have it’s American premier this summer at Santa Fe Opera. We hear about growing up in China, as well as it’s musical culture from folk instruments like the Guqin to Chinese Folk Rock.

Also Covered in our show:

• HK Gruber’s “Gloria: A Pig Tale” at the New York Philharmonic’s Biennial
  • Alan Gilbert, Conductor
  • Doug Fitch, Director
  • Giants Are Small, Producer
• The Spoleto Festival
  • Michael Nyman’s “Facing Goya”
  • John Adam’s  El Niño