Arts Conversations

About Arts Conversations

Hear comments by those who make the arts so vibrant in Hampton Roads - conductors, musicians, singers, actors, teachers, visual artists. Learn about performances and get insight into the creative process from the artists themselves.

Publisher

WHRO Public Media

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2008

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

360 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Davone Tines: A Lincoln Symphony

   Diane Jones speaks with bass-baritone (and Portsmouth native) Davone Tines about his upcoming performance with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tines shared his excitement about performing the Virginia premiere of Philip Glass’ newest symphony, “Lincoln,” and about recording these performances for the celebration of Glass’ upcoming 90th birthday celebration. He speaks of the melodic and meditative nature of the work, and how he connected to Lincoln’s words.

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony

   Diane Jones speaks with Josh Groban as his tour brings him to the Virginia Arts Festival. Groban shares his excitement to be performing with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, gives some insight into the music he’ll be sharing, and talks about the joy of collaborating with his father in a performance of “Moon River” for his current CD release.

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Interview with Chris Thile

   Diane Jones speaks with virtuoso mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile about Bach, improvisation, and his upcoming solo concert at the Virginia Arts Festival.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,079,662

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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