This is a podcast for anyone interested in music that wants to get a foundational look into artists, music theory, music history, performance practice, and everything that goes into making art.
French guitarist, Gabriel Bianco, sits down with Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society artistic director, Jordan T. Peterson to discuss his upcoming concerts, his hectic lifestyle, Collaborations, Gojira, and arranging music.
17 Mar 2026
Pre-Concert Talk: Volterra Project Trio
In this episode, I sit down with Antigoni Goni (Gr), Eleonora Perretta (It) and Maarten Vandenbemden (Be) who collectively make up the Volterra Project Trio. We discuss arranging for three guitars, gleaning inspiration from other instruments, and how projects are born.
#Guitar #Classical #Music #Bernstein #Grieg #Granados #valses #west side story #gynt #Orchestra #theory #performance
20 Feb 2026
Pre-Concert Talk: Laura Snowden
In this episode, Laura Snowden talks about her program for her premiere concert in Philadelphia! Techniques such as muting and tremolo are discussed, along with her inspirations for performing and composing. Laura will be performing on March 7th at Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA and March 8th at Settlement Music School in Philadelphia.
17 Jan 2026
Pre-Concert Talk: David Leisner
David Leisner is an accomplished concert Classical Guitarist, Composer, and teacher. He helped bring the music of J.K. Mertz and W. Matiegka back to the fore with his groundbreaking recordings. In this episode, we discuss his program for the upcoming Concerts for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society in Newtown (Zlock Performing Arts Center) and Philadelphia on January 31st and February 1st 2026, respectively. We also discuss some of our favorite non-guitar artists, like Jonathan Biss (Piano) and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. How could we not also mention Segovia and Joe Pass?!
12 Jan 2026
A Discussion about Transcription with Allen Krantz
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Professional Member, Jordan Peterson, interviews fellow professional member, composer, classical guitarist, Allen Krantz, about his latest publication of transcriptions: "Three Late Sonatas for Classical Guitar" by Sylvius Leopold Weiss. Find it today on Mel Bay's Website: https://www.melbay.com/Products/30796/sylvius-leopold-weiss--three-late-sonatas-for-classical-guitar.aspx
12 Jan 2026
Luthier Steven Walter
In this episode, Jordan Peterson of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society talks with renowned Luthier, Steven Walter. Steven is know for his fine craftsmanship of classical guitars that provide performers with lyrical sonorities. Here we talk about his journey from performer to luthier, his methods, including building in the "millennium" vs. traditional style, what to look for in purchasing a guitar, the guitar-building process, and everclear!
12 Jan 2026
Jason Vieaux
Interview with Jason Vieaux for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society from April 19, 2023. Here, Jordan and Jason discuss Ponce, Bach, and Jason's upbringing in Buffalo.
12 Jan 2026
Pre-Concert Talk: Duo Silvio
In this episode, Jordan speaks with Cameron Welke and Richard Stone, two lutenists that comprise Duo Silvio. They discuss re-constructing Weiss's music, transcription practices, considerations for performing in certain venues with the lute, and cheese. Duo Silvio performed for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society on January 9th and 11th, 2026
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