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Classical Journey--Interview with Leslie Korngold

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Leslie Korngold, the grandson of the famed composer and film scorer Erich Wolfgang Korngold (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Sea Hawk, Anthony Adverse) talking about his grandfather's career, his life, and an archival recording of the Symphony in F minor, Op. 40 as performed by Erich himself on piano from the latest two-CD set of "The Korngold Symphony."

 

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Get Ready (3-14-2025)

Calving season brings Real Life - the hands-on, life-or-death, sunshine-or-snow, act-now-not-later real life that is not available in books or online.

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - YouTube Mechanics (3-7-2025)

YouTube offered a solution to my skid steer fuel line problem. As I contorted to reach the fuel line, I was reminded once again of the difference between simple and easy.

 

-Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Denver Cobb and Kathy Hankes (38:50)

David Saslav interviews Denver Cobb and Kathy Hankes from Great Falls Veterans Treatment Court - its mission in helping veterans choose an alternative to serving time in the criminal justice system, rebuilding their lives, and avoiding relapses.

Classical Journey--Interview with Christine Sherlock and Mary Papoulis

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violist Christine Sherlock and violinist Mary Papoulis, both of the Cascade Quartet, talking about their upcoming concert "Ciao Bella" featuring music by Boccherini, Puccini, and Respighi, all held at the History Museum's Ozark Club on March 14th at 7 PM, and March 16th at 2 PM at the First Congregational Church.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

 

 

Classical Journey--Interview with John Mauceri

Host Matt Donnelly interviews renowned conductor and author John Mauceri talking about his varied career, his time with Leonard Bernstein, and his latest recording of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Symphony in F-sharp minor, Op. 40 with Mauceri conducting the Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana.  For more information, go to johnmauceri.com.

 

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Character of Sheep (3-2-2025)

People love to throw stones at the stereotypical characteristics of sheep, but maybe they need to look in the mirror before throwing the first stone. See what you think.

 

-Lisa

Electric City Currents--Interview with Cortni Harant

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local artist Cortni Harant of the Great Falls High School Art Department talking about her art, the Urban Art Project, how to get involved with this project, Youth Art Month, and more.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Mick Davis (38:48)

David Saslav interviews Mick Davis, driving instructor in the Great Falls Public Schools system and one of the instructors in the new Adult Drivers Education classes now being offered for adults on campus at Great Falls College - MSU.  

Letters From a Land of Grass - Gifts From the Cold (2-23-2025)

The best part of bitter cold is watching as the promise of spring grass rises through the blank canvass of fresh snow. See what you think.

-Lisa