AAPI Classical Artists of Interlochen
This May, Classical IPR celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by featuring just some of the many AAPI classical musicians of Interlochen. Listen to the diverse stories of AAPI alumni and faculty musicians, composers and conductors who play significant roles in the classical music world.
Latest Episodes
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The "Voice of the Met" is both a doctor of medicine and the musical arts — and also an alumna of Interlochen Arts Camp. -
Filipino American violist and multi-instrumentalist Jay Julio redefines narratives of Filipino identity with classical music. -
Chinese American violinist Tina Chang Qu makes waves across borders in orchestras and conservatories. -
Composer Reena Esmail spans western and Hindustani musical traditions in collaboration with the Interlochen Center for the Arts Orchestra and Choir. -
Former Interlochen Arts Camp composition faculty member Jennifer Jolley challenges expectations of culture and genre through her "March!" -
Grammy-winning tenor Nicholas Phan found his calling to become a classical singer at Interlochen Arts Camp. -
Interlochen Flute Intensive faculty member Norman Menzales celebrates his heritage with an album of Filipino classical music. -
The first woman of Asian descent on the Juilliard piano faculty launched her career as a concert pianist at Interlochen. -
Japanese conductor Keitaro Harada got his start in conducting at Interlochen — where he will lead the World Youth Symphony Orchestra this summer.
