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A collection of discussions between special guests and Music Director and midday host, Julia Figueras.

On Record with Ward Stare and Stephen Hough -- 3/21 & 3/23

Hough: Sim Canetty-Clark

Stephen Hough is in town to play the Dvorak Piano Concerto with your Rochester Phiharmonic Orchestra, a piece that musicians either love or hate.  Stephen falls on the "love" side, although it did take a little time. So he and Ward Stare (who is meeting this work for the first time) discussed with Julia Figueras why the pros outweigh the cons...with a little chat about Brahms and Richard Strauss surrounding it. And then the phone rang...

A Strong Memorial baby and Greece Arcadia grad, Julia Figueras was the Music Director and mid-day host for WXXI Classical until June 30, 2023 when she retired after more than 26 years of service. She also hosted the award-winning monthly interview/performance show, Backstage Pass.