Insights & Sounds

Join Dr. Sinclair as he interviews his dear friend, composer Ted Ricketts. During this interview, the two talk about Ricketts' newest work, Songs of War and Peace. This work premiered on November 3rd, 2024 at the Dr. Philips Center in Orlando, Florida. The performances are by the Winter Park Bach Festival orchestra and choir.

For more information on Ted Ricketts, visit his website at symphonypopsmusic.com

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In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Giacomo Puccini's early life with a focus on his Messa di Gloria. The Bach Festival will be performing this wonderful work on April 26th and 27th at Knowles Memorial Chapel. For tickets and more information, make sure to check out bachfestivalflorida.org.

Alongside this work, the Bach Festival will also be performing a piano concerto by Dr. Daniel Croizer. You can listen to an interview we had with Dr. Crozier here.

The music you hear from the Messe di Gloria is performed by the...

Join Dr. Sinclair as he talks to his friend and colleague, Dr. Daniel Crozier. Today, the two talk about Dr. Crozier's newest composition, his piano concerto, which is premiering on April 26 and 27, and features Adam Golka on the piano. For tickets and more information, make sure to visit bachfestivalflorida.org. 

Daniel Crozier is an American composer and Associate Professor of Theory and Composition at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he has been a faculty member for over two decades. His distinguished academic career includes previous teaching positions at the Peabody Preparatory and Radford University.

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Beethoven's life with a focus on his Mass in C. Make sure to rate the podcast and share it with your friends. More information can be found at insightsandsounds.com. Thanks for listening!

The music you hear is listed in the order that it appears in the episode.

Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op.97 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)

Performer Pages | Claremont Trio (Piano Trio)
Publisher Info. | Boston: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Performers | Emily Bruskin, violin; Julia Bruskin, cello; Donna Kwong, piano<...

In this special Valentine's Day episode, we take a fascinating dive into the complicated love lives of classical music's greatest composers and explore the passionate and often scandalous affairs that shaped these musical geniuses. Join us for an intimate look at the human side of these legendary composers, proving that even musical geniuses weren't immune to matters of the heart.

The music you hear appears in the following order:

Intro Music

1. Music by Noru from Pixabay

2. Flute Concerto in F major, RV 434 (Vivaldi, Antonio)

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Join Dr. John Sinclair of the Winter Park Bach Festival, as he speaks with Rollins professor Chuck Archard on jazz, classical music, and spirituals.

Professor Archard has been selected by the Bach Festival to write spirituals for big band. The culmination of these efforts will be presented live on February 13th at 7:30 pm at Knowles Memorial Chapel. For tickets and more information, visit bachfestivalflorida.org. 

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In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Rossini's life with a focus on his Petite Messe Solennelle

The performance you hear of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle was performed by The Winter Park Bach Festival in 2024. All other music you hear is listed in the order that it appears in the episode.

Duet for Cello and Double Bass in D major (Rossini, Gioacchino)

Publisher Info. Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2020.
Performers SSgt Charlaine Prescott (cello); MSgt Eric Sabo (double bass)
Copyright Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
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Join Dr. John Sinclair as he shares with you his favorite Christmas music and the stories behind them. The performances you hear throughout the episode are all by the Winter Park Bach Festival. 

From all of us at the Insights & Sounds Podcast, we hope you have a lovely holiday season. 

Join Dr. John Sinclair as he speaks with Disney's Candlelight founder Derric Johnson. The two talk through the history of Candlelight and significance of some of the music contained within. If you would like to know more about Derric Johnson, you can visit his website at derricjohnson.com.

Below is a list of the music as it appears in the episode:
21:06 - Away in a Manger
21:42 - Shout for Joy
22:05 - O Come All Ye Faithful
22:21 - Joy to the World
23:17 - Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
24:23 - O Holy Night<...

Join your host, Dr. Sinclair as he engages in a conversation with the fantastic guitarist, Jiji. Jiji is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Equally at home with both acoustic and electric guitar, her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation.

For more information on Jiji, visit her website at jijiguitar.com.

In this episode, your host, Doctor John Sinclair, takes you through Mozart’s life and death with a focus on his final work, Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626. 

The performance you hear of Mozart's Requiem was performed by The Winter Park Bach Festival in 2015. All other music you hear is listed in the order that it appears in the episode.

Symphony No.40 in G minor, K.550

Publisher Info: Fukuoka, Japan: Das Orchester Tsumugi.

Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 

Misc. NotesRecorded on August 15, 2010 at Science Hall, Fu...