The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc. present the HearTOGETHER podcast— a space for heartfelt, engaging, disruptive, conversations with artists, activists, and everyone in between. Hosted by Khadija Mbowe.
HearTOGETHER Podcast
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The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc. present the HearTOGETHER podcast— a space for heartfelt, engaging, disruptive, conversations with artists, activists, and everyone in between. Hosted by Khadija Mbowe.
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Recent Episodes
April 5, 2024
"Never Standing Still" w. Terence Blanchard
<p>On the final episode of our series, host Khadija Mbowe is joined by the renowned trumpet player and composer Terence Blanchard. Hear the pair talk like two old friends as they get real about everything from their experiences navigating the opera world to the power that sharing an article has to convey fatherly love. <br/><br/><br/>Get Tickets To See Terence Blanchard Live in Philly on April 7, 2024!<br/><br/>https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/events-and-tickets/2023-24/kcp/terence-blanchard/<br/><br/></p><p><b>Music from this episode:<br/></b>BLANCHARD - "Opening Credits," <em>Malcolm X </em> <br/>BLANCHARD - "Peculiar Grace," <em>Fire Shut Up in My Bones, </em>The Metropolitan Opera<br/>BLANCHARD - "Step Dance Sequence," <em>Fire Shut Up in My Bones, </em>The Metropolitan Opera<br/>DVORAK - Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (“From the New World," The Philadelphia Orchestra<br/><br/></p><p><em>The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.</em></p> <p><br/></p>
March 8, 2024
"The Enduring Legacy of Marian Anderson" w. J’Nai Bridges
<p>Two-time Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Curtis Institute of Music graduate, and former varsity basketball captain J’Nai Bridges joins host Khadija Mbowe for a free-flowing conversation about her wide-ranging musical influences, structured systems for success, and the public humiliation that (inadvertently) led to her becoming a star. <br/><br/>In February 2024, Bridges joined The Philadelphia Orchestra to announce the upcoming rededication of its home inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts as Marian Anderson Hall. It will be the first major concert venue in the world to honor the late performer and trailblazer.<br/><br/><br/>Chapters:<br/><br/>[00:00-2:59] Get To Know J'Nai Bridges<br/>[3:00- ] J'Nai Reflects On Marian Anderson's Impact On Herself And The World<br/>[09:16-12:44] The Public Humiliation That Changed J'Nai's Path<br/>[12:45- 17:15] J'Nai's Full Circle Moment Being Part of the Hall Rededication Announcement <br/>[16:16-17:14] Music: J'Nai Bridges with Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) perform “Whole World In Your Hand” during Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on June 27. <br/>[17:17-20:02 ] The Triumphs and Trials of Travel<br/>[20:03-24:41] How J'Nai Has Developed Structures for Success <br/>[24:42-27:31] J'Nai Reflects on Progress in the Classical Music World <br/>[27:32- 29:27] J'Nai's Cataclysm Sentence <br/><br/><br/><b>Music from this episode:</b> <br/><br/>BIZET, HABANERA, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPFkB2MQs_U'>J’Nai Bridges in the Canadian Opera Company’s 2022 production of Carmen</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2GB9S0tcrk'>J'Nai Bridges with Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) perform “Whole World In Your Hand” during Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on June 27</a>. <br/><br/><br/><b>Links from this episode:<br/><br/></b><a href='https://www.philorch.org/about-us/contact-us/press-room/news-releases/the-philadelphia-orchestra-to-rename-its-home-at-the-kimmel-center-for-the-performing-arts-marian-anderson-hall-in-honor-of-the-legendary-contralto-civil-rights-icon-and-philadelphian/'>READ MORE: The Philadelphia Orchestra to Rename Its Home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts MARIAN ANDERSON HALL in Honor of the Legendary Contralto, Civil Rights Icon, and Philadelphian</a>: https://www.philorch.org/about-us/contact-us/press-room/news-releases/the-philadelphia-orchestra-to-rename-its-home-at-the-kimmel-center-for-the-performing-arts-marian-anderson-hall-in-honor-of-the-legendary-contralto-civil-rights-icon-and-philadelphian/<br/><br/><br/>Want more Marian Anderson? Listen to our season one episode with Jillian Patricia Pirtles, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364857/5986438'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364857/5986438</a> <br/><br/><br/>Marian Anderson Museum: <a href='http://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/'>http://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/</a><br/><br/><br/>J’Nai Bridges:<br/><a href='https://jnaibridgesmezzo.com/'>https://jnaibridgesmezzo.com/</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jnaibmezzo/'>https://www.instagram.com/jnaibmezzo/</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/jnaibridgesmezzo/'>https://www.facebook.com/jnaibridgesmezzo/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><em>The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.</em></p> <p><br/></p>
December 15, 2023
"Bootcamp, Breath, & Beyoncé" w. Na'Zir McFadden
<p>A candid conversation between host Khadija Mbowe and 23-year-old Detroit Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor, Na'Zir McFadden. You'll hear about his collaborative conducting style, day-in-the-life, and deep Philly roots. <br/><br/><br/>Music from this episode: <br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxxswMgmwSw&t=1s'>STRAUSS, <em>Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30</em> </a>(Opening), Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Na’Zir McFadden, conductor. <br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu0Ok133rRM'>COLRIDGE-TAYLOR, <em>African Suite: Danse Nègre</em>,</a> Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, Na’Zir McFadden, conductor. <br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMcmNCTzkWM'>HOLST, The Planets, Op. 32,</a> Detroit Symphony Orchestra <br/> Na’Zir McFadden, conductor.<br/><br/><br/>Links from this episode:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.nazirmcfadden.com/'>Nazir McFadden's Website</a>: https://www.nazirmcfadden.com/<br/><br/><a href='https://music.fandom.com/wiki/Bey_Hive'>What is "The Hive"?</a>: https://music.fandom.com/wiki/Bey_Hive<br/><br/><a href='https://www.dso.org/community-and-learning/wu-family-academy/civic-youth-ensembles/civic-youth-ensembles'>Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra</a>: https://www.dso.org/community-and-learning/wu-family-academy/civic-youth-ensembles/civic-youth-ensembles</p><p><br/></p><p><em>The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.</em></p> <p><br/></p>
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