Insights & Sounds

An Interview With Organist Paul Jacobs

Join Dr. John Sinclair for an intimate conversation with world-renowned organist Paul Jacobs, Professor of Organ at The Juilliard School. Discover how a small-town Pennsy

Dr. Byeol Kim Speaks on Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2

Join host Dr. John Sinclair and acclaimed pianist Dr. Byeol Kim as they explore Rachmaninoff's beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, also known as "The Rock Two." Comp

An Interview with Jamey Ray from Voctave

Acclaimed a cappella group Voctave celebrates their 10th anniversary in Dr. Sinclair's conversation with founder Jamey Ray. Ray discusses the group's evolution from their

An Interview With Dr. Byeol Kim

Hello and welcome to the new series of Insights & Sounds. To kick off season 2, we have a very special guest with us. Dr. Byeol Kim is a concert pianist, Steinway Artis

Orff's Carmina Burana

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Carl Orff's Carmina Burana opens with those thunderous "O Fortuna" chords you

An Interview With Ted Ricketts - Songs of War and Peace

Join Dr. Sinclair as he interviews his dear friend, composer Ted Ricketts. During this interview, the two talk about Ricketts' newest work, Songs of War and Peace. This w

Puccini's Messa di Gloria

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Giacomo Puccini's early life with a focus on his Messa di Gloria. The Bach Festival will be performing th

An Interview With Dr. Daniel Crozier

Join Dr. Sinclair as he talks to his friend and colleague, Dr. Daniel Crozier. Today, the two talk about Dr. Crozier's newest composition, his piano concerto, which is pr

Beethoven's Mass in C

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Beethoven's life with a focus on his Mass in C. Make sure to rate the podcast and share it with your frie

Valentine's Bonus

In this special Valentine's Day episode, we take a fascinating dive into the complicated love lives of classical music's greatest composers and explore the passionate and

An Interview With Chuck Archard on Jazz, Classical Music, and Spirituals

Join Dr. John Sinclair of the Winter Park Bach Festival, as he speaks with Rollins professor Chuck Archard on jazz, classical music, and spirituals. Professor Archard h

Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle

In this episode, your host, Dr. John Sinclair, takes you through Rossini's life with a focus on his Petite Messe Solennelle The performance you hear of Rossini's Petite

Christmas Bonus

Join Dr. John Sinclair as he shares with you his favorite Christmas music and the stories behind them. The performances you hear throughout the episode are all by the Win

An Interview With Candlelight Founder Derric Johnson

Join Dr. John Sinclair as he speaks with Disney's Candlelight founder Derric Johnson. The two talk through the history of Candlelight and significance of some of the musi

An Interview With Jiji Guitar

Join your host, Dr. Sinclair as he engages in a conversation with the fantastic guitarist, Jiji. Jiji is an adventurous guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of

Mozart's Requiem

In this episode, your host, Doctor John Sinclair, takes you through Mozart’s life and death with a focus on his final work, Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626.  The per