Mike Goldberg

The Richmond-based string quartet Rosette continues their So Hot Right Now concert series this month in various venues across the Metro Richmond area. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with members of the ensemble about this month's program.

Guest conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya will be in town this weekend to lead the Symphony Series finale in the Carpenter Theatre. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with her about the upcoming program.

Ryan Tibbetts is the Artistic Director & Conductor of the Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale and Director of Music for the Richmond Concert Chorale. He joins VPM's Mike Goldberg to preview a few upcoming concerts in the Metro Richmond area.

The Richmond Symphony Pops will perform with guest vocalist N'Kenge Saturday evening (May 13th) in the Carpenter Theatre. They'll also present a classical Mother's Day Concert at the Perkinson Center for Arts & Education on Sunday. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin about the offerings.

The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia will perform a free concert at the Richmond Public Library Saturday afternoon (May 13th) to conclude its 18th concert season. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Artistic Director James Wilson and three of the composers whose works will be heard on the program.

Pianist Olga Kern puts together the chamber music concerts at the Virginia Arts Festival. She joins VPM's Mike Goldberg to discuss this year's performances, which begin with her recital honoring the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff's birth.

Broadway conductor Rob Fisher brings Chicago the Musical - in Concert to the stage at the Virginia Arts Festival this weekend. A Virginia native, he sat down with VPM's Mike Goldberg to discuss his musical career and journey to Broadway!

Chesterfield-born composer Damien Geter is the Richmond Symphony's new composer-in-residence. One of his works will be performed on the upcoming Metro Series concerts. He joins VPM's Mike Goldberg and Richmond Symphony Music Director Valentina Peleggi for an informative discussion.

Pianist Lara Downes has released a new album "Love at Last" to celebrate Earth Day. VPM's Mike Goldberg caught up with her to talk about the music she chose and the inspiration behind this project.

The Symphony Series will continue this weekend (April 22-23) with the orchestra welcoming guest conductor Tito Munoz and pianist Michelle Cann. They join VPM's Mike Goldberg for a discussion about the program, which features music by Lili Boulanger, Frederic Chopin and Edward Elgar.