"Born after the year 2000, Gen Z takes a new approach to everything by default. But how does this contrast against the long-established canon of music history?"
That question is the focus of a new WXXI digital-first series, "In the Key of Z: Classical," hosted by Classical 91.5 host Steve Johnson. The series explores the insight and celebrates the talent of five area high school students who excel in classical music performance.
This hour, we talk with several of those students about their craft, their take on classical music, and their goals for the future.
Our guests:
- Steve Johnson, Ph.D., midday host/announcer for Classical 91.5 and host of "In the Key of Z: Classical"
- Katie Epner, creative content producer for WXXI and producer, videographer, and editor of "In the Key of Z: Classical"
- Helena Dixon, cellist, junior at Fairport High School, and student at the Hochstein School of Music
- Ashley Park, violinist, freshman at Ithaca High School, and student of YooJin Jang
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