Intimate Conversations

"Music is life. Music is a reflection of who we are as humans."—Susan Graham, renowned American mezzo-soprano


In revealing and genuine interviews, Larry Ruttman converses with world-renowned musicians of the 21st century and engages them in an approachable manner. Dive into the recesses of their minds to discover the influences and inspiration behind classical music and other popular genres such as pop, jazz, folk, Americana, and many other genres impacting today's musical culture.


Interviews include: John Harbison, Joan Tower, Robert Levin, Unsuk Chin, Osvaldo Golijov, Matthew Aucoin, Harry Christophers CBE, Charles Dutoit, Gil Rose, Martin Pearlman, Benjamin Zander, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Susan Graham, Kim Kashkashian, Laurence Lesser, Cecylia Arzewski, Aiko Onishi, Ran Blake, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Monica Rizzio, and Mark Volpe.


Perfect for dedicated fans, determined students, and the casually interested listener to music of all genres, Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians is sure to inspire, fascinate, and entertain.