Harmonious World
Interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. This all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.
Harmonious World
Matthew Whitaker prepares to perform at FMDG in Manhattan
This episode of Harmonious World features pianist Matthew Whitaker, who is set to perform at his alma mater - The Filomen M D'Agostino Greenberg (FMDG) Music School. This is his way of giving back to a unique organisation which has helped him so much along his journey as a pianist.
Matthew's album Connections was conceived during the pandemic and it bears witness to a difficult time in all our lives, and to the people who have always helped him through. It's all about the connections we make.
Thanks to Matthew for allowing me to play extracts from Connections alongside our conversation, and if you're in Manhattan on 17 October, please do get yourself a ticket to the FMDG concert.
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