The Otis Redding Foundation is proud to announce the inclusion of distinguished honorees and renowned talent for its highly anticipated 2nd Annual King of Soul Music Festival taking place on September 8th and 9th in the heart of Macon, Georgia. The Festival is a celebration of the timeless legacy of the legendary Otis Redding, who rose to prominence rooted in the heart of Macon.
Roderick Cox is one of the up-and-coming conductors this summer at the Aspen Music Festival and School. He is also one of relatively few conductors of color to be a conductor for a major orchestra.
Cox spoke with IPR Host Nancy Deneen about Shostakovich's lasting relevance, his initiative to support young musicians and how his time as a counselor at Interlochen helped him fall in love with music again.
The Marine Film Society will be screening "Conducting Life," a documentary by freelance filmmaker Diane Moore. The music-filled event is the final installment of the 2021- 2022 Marine Documentary Series.