Lara Downes appears in the following:
We Should Tell Stories Of Black Joy: Will Liverman Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, July 17, 2021
The rising young baritone, searching for diversity in the opera house, tries on his composer hat by putting a Black spin on Rossini's The Barber of Seville.
Shaking Up The Classical Canon: Randall Goosby Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, July 03, 2021
The rising young violinist discovers his musical roots and questions the traditional borderlines of the repertoire.
You Have To Fight For The Vision: Wynton Marsalis Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, June 19, 2021
The musical polymath offers ideas on everything from Russian satellites and hip-hop, to Bach and football, and how they shape the musical education of America.
The Alchemy Of Words And Music: Tayari Jones Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, June 05, 2021
The best-selling novelist shares tips for good writing and the stories behind some of the most meaningful music in her life, from Rossini to the O'Jays.
What Is Activism? Carl Hancock Rux Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, May 08, 2021
The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.
Busting Myths And Building Resiliency: Esperanza Spalding Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, April 24, 2021
The self-described "athletically creative" bassist, vocalist and composer searches for origins and originality while writing an opera with jazz giant Wayne Shorter.
A Melting Pot Of Traditions: Regina Carter Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, April 10, 2021
The genre-disrupting violinist talks about the problem with labeling music and the importance of being a role model for young women.
Words Won't Fail Us: Rita Dove Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, March 27, 2021
The former poet laureate, Pulitzer winner and musician says she's obsessed with telling neglected stories and making poems sing.
Erasing Genres With Cinematic Flair: Kris Bowers Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, March 13, 2021
The composer for the Oscar-winning film Green Book and the runaway hit series Bridgerton examines intersections between classical, jazz and pop, while paying homage to past musical pioneers.
A New Label for Music by Black Composers
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Pianist Lara Downes recently launched Rising Sun Music, a digital label that will release new recordings of music by Black composers from the last 200 years.
How To Stay Human: Jon Batiste Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, December 26, 2020
The renowned musician and Late Show bandleader has sage advice on everything from finding your north star and owning your own orbit to honoring lineage.
Redemption And Connection: Lara Downes Talks With Davóne Tines
Saturday, December 12, 2020
In conversation and in song, the opera singer and the pianist discover healing in a traumatized space.
Provocation and Follow-Through: Julia Bullock Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, November 28, 2020
The thoughtful soprano believes that art is good at questioning, challenging and provoking. But the real question, she says, is: "What happens after the provocation?"
Time Warps, Dolphins And Baptism: Helga Davis Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, November 14, 2020
The restless creator of music and theatre says the pandemic has opened up new ways to be a storyteller.
'In The Act Of Living, You're A Revolutionary': Anthony McGill Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, October 31, 2020
The New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist blows apart the labels he once applied to himself to discover a stream of activism.
'A Chance Of A Great Spiritual Awakening': Rhiannon Giddens Talks With Lara Downes
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Eavesdrop on the forward-thinking pianist as she talks with musical omnivore Rhiannon Giddens, who has just taken over Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road organization.
