Arts and Culture
Views: 255 Into the Fire - 
This Toledo Stories presentation explores the remarkable 50 year history of the Studio Art Glass Movement that began at an innovative workshop held at the Toledo Museum of Art in 1962. "Into the Fire" features glass artists from around the nation celebrating the work of three visionaries who led the original 1962 workshops; ceramics artist Harvey Littleton, chemist Dominick Labino and the Director of the Toledo Museum of Art, Otto Wittmann.
Views: 336 WGTE in Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition - WGTE Public Media, the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Symphony present a unique performance of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."
During the performance, renowned artist Felix de la Concha paints a dynamic portrait of the orchestra as seen from his chair, for the audience to watch in real time. This fusion of music and painting adds another layer of visual artistry to the orchestra’s already-nuanced performance.
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Views: 422 Toledo Museum of Art: Founder's Day Program Mu Phi Epsilon, the international music fraternity, will presents its Founder's Day Program in the Great Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art. Performers include the Scandia String Quartet, pianists Michael Boyd and Wendene Shoop, and vocalists Erik Johanson, Janet Taylor, and Shasha Noori. Barbara Kondalski will be narrator.
Views: 390 Toledo Museum of Art: Putting it together On October 10th the Toledo Museum of Art hosted a special slate of performers in the Great Gallery.
Views: 608 Creative Life - The Creative Life reveals how four extraordinary people used their drive and imaginations to forge long and productive lives. The Arts are at the forefront of each of their individual experiences as Olga Boone and Marie Vogt share their stories and love of dance, Jon Hendricks talks about jazz and Ellen Wilt explains her journey as a visual artist. Although each has a unique background, they all have one thing in common—their passion for their art. Their stories show us how they have created lives that keep them inspired.
Views: 948 Toledo Symphony Orchestra: Music Among Us - A revealing look at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra's remarkable history. Viewers will find out how the Orchestra came into being, and more importantly, how the orchestra and its musicians invigorate the cultural life of Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
A soundtrack featuring live Toledo Symphony performances along with poetic narration and striking visual images come together to explore why a resident orchestra is vital to the life of our region.
Views: 1368 Reverence: Toledo Ballet - For more than 70 years, Toledo Ballet has been a vibrant leader in our region's performing arts community. Its acclaimed annual presentation of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, is the longest-running in the nation.
Now, for the first time, WGTE will take viewers into the world of Toledo Ballet, following young dancers as they are diligently nurtured and encouraged to achieve the highest standards of artistic accomplishment. Révérence: Toledo Ballet includes rare experiences onstage and backstage, as dancers and instructors at Toledo Ballet share their creative passion, and bring the joy and inspiration of dance to thousands of patrons and students in Northwest Ohio.
Views: 1436 House that Glass Built - For a century Toledo has been known as the “Glass City” due to the importance of Toledo as the center of America’s Glass Industry. The influence of glass extended not only to employment and economics of Northwest Ohio, but also to the culture and civic pride of the community. The power of this influence can still be experienced at the Toledo Museum of Art and the new Glass Pavilion.
Explore the glass manufacturing industry, the studio glass movement and the remarkable history of philanthropy that put Toledo on the map.
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Views: 948 Legacy of Glass - A complete history of the glass making process, from Michael J. Owens' invention of the bottle-making machine to Libbey Glass and Toledo's other great glass manufacturers to the independent artists who turned the medium of glass into one of the most beautiful forms of artistic expression. Learn the behind the scenes processes of glass making and hear the artists own stories about this art form's fascinating past.
Views: 555 A Clear Vision: Architecture, Art and a Culture of Transparency (Part Two) This day-long symposium explores the design and significance of the Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion. Dr. Katerina Tuedi Ray, Director of the School of Art at Bowling Green State University, moderates this discussion held on May 9, 2005. The Glass Pavilion, designed by Tokyo-based architectural firm SANAA, Ltd., is explored prior to the completion of it's construction through the lens of history, art, design, technology and exhibition.
Views: 472 A Clear Vision: Architecture, Art and a Culture of Transparency (Part Three) This day-long symposium explores the design and significance of the Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion. Dr. Katerina Tuedi Ray, Director of the School of Art at Bowling Green State University, moderates this discussion held on May 9, 2005. The Glass Pavilion, designed by Tokyo-based architectural firm SANAA, Ltd., is explored prior to the completion of it's construction through the lens of history, art, design, technology and exhibition.
Views: 517 A Clear Vision: Architecture, Art and a Culture of Transparency (Part Four) This day-long symposium explores the design and significance of the Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion. Dr. Katerina Tuedi Ray, Director of the School of Art at Bowling Green State University, moderates this discussion held on May 9, 2005. The Glass Pavilion, designed by Tokyo-based architectural firm SANAA, Ltd., is explored prior to the completion of it's construction through the lens of history, art, design, technology and exhibition.
Views: 592 Lemaxie Glover - Glover, a Toledo native and nationally-recognized sculptor, is profiled. Generations of students benefited from Glover's expert teaching ability as an instructor in the Toledo Public Schools, and art lovers everywhere are keenly aware of Glover's unique sculpting style, whether in large-scale public places or smaller, more intimate works.
Views: 949 Tatum Legacy - One of the greatest improvisers in jazz history, Art Tatum also set the standard for technical dexterity with his classic 1933 recording of "Tea for Two." Nearly blind, Tatum's artistic vision and ability made him an icon of jazz piano; a musician whose impact will be felt for generations to come. The Toledo native was mostly self-taught, but did receive some formal piano training at the Toledo School of Music.
Views: 860 Whatever Happened to Paint by Numbers? - This documentary film explores the 1950's craze from its beginnings as a post-World War II hobby to its current resurgence as a collectible by enthusiastic fans. Narrator Dan Robbins started it all as an artist for the Palmer Paint company, which later became known as Craft Master. His concept for a fill-in-the-spaces paint set became one of the biggest fads in history.
Views: 616 Young at Art - An exploration of the importance of arts education in the public schools. Teachers, administrators, parents and students make the connection between higher test scores in math, science and reading to proficiency in the arts. Students create paintings, sculpture and mixed media works for a juried art show. Follow their progress and success.
Views: 121 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Twelve The Tower Brass Quintet presents a program of holiday music, featuring Christmas carols and other seasonal favorites.
Brian Bushong and Larry Herman, trumpets; Bernice Schwartz, horn; Daniel Saygers, trombone, and David Saygers, tuba
Views: 161 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Eleven Toledo Symphony violinist Rita Lammers and Steinway artist Sergio Ruiz present a preview of their program called "Music from the Fringe."
Rita Lammers, violin
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Sergio Ruiz, piano
Views: 174 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Ten Star singers from Toledo Opera's production of La traviata join us live in the studio for favorites by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, and more.
Sarah Jane McMahon, soprano
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Scott Bearden, baritone
Edward Hanlon, bass-baritone
Kevin Bylsma, piano
Views: 406 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Nine Sandra Clark, Principal horn of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, joins pianist Stefan Kasch for music by Jean Francaix and Alec Wilder.
Sandra Clark, horn
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Stefan Kasch, piano
Views: 349 Studio Sessions: Live from FM91 | Season Three, Episode Eight Toledo's own Sax 4th Avenue quartet joins us live in the studio for a high-powered performance.
Sax 4th Avenue: Stanley George; Kevin Heidbreder; Shannon Ford, and Jason Yost (more about Sax 4th Avenue can be found here)
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Views: 288 Studio Sessions: Live from FM 91 | Season Three, Episode Seven Flutist Amy Heritage, cellist Robert Clemens, and pianist Michael Boyd perform music by Carl Maria von Weber and Joseph Haydn. Also, an excerpt from George Crumb's lyrical and haunting "Vox Balaenae" (Voice of the Whale).
C.M. von Weber: Scherzo from Trio in G Minor for flute, cello and piano, opus 63
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C.M. von Weber: Schäfer's Klage (Shepherd's Lament) from Trio in G Minor
Haydn: Allegro from Piano Trio #28 in D major
George Crumb: "Sea-Nocturne (for the end of time)" from Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale)
Views: 550 Studio Sessions: Live from FM91 | Season Three, Episode Six Singers from the Toledo Opera's "Opera on Wheels" program perform live in our studio.
TOLEDO OPERA YOUNG ARTISTS
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Views: 292 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Five Garth Simmons, principal trombonist for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, joins us for live performance and conversation.
Garth Simmons, trombone
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Michael Boyd, piano
Views: 223 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Four Recorded on March 4, 2011.
Pianists Pierre and Sophia van der Westhuizen perform live in our studio.
Views: 224 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Three Recorded on February 11, 2011.
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Singers from the 2011 Toledo Opera Gala, The Romance of the Ring, perform live in our studio.
Views: 200 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode Two Recorded on January 7, 2011
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Toledo Symphony musicians Merwin Siu and Damon Coleman join pianist Michael Boyd for piano trio excerpts by Ravel and Shostakovich.
Views: 165 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Three, Episode One Recorded on December 3, 2010.
Bowling Green-based Barbershop chorus The Voices of Harmony joins us live in the studio for a Christmas-themed program.
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Views: 171 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Twelve Violinist Gabriel Bolkosky is joined by pianist Joel Hastings and cellist Derek Snyder, for excerpts from the Piano Trio in D Minor by Mendelssohn.
Hastings-Bolkosky-Snyder Trio:
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Views: 298 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Eleven Recorded on October 1, 2010.
Toledo Opera Singers from the current production of Ariadne auf Naxos perform live in our studio.
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Views: 177 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Ten Clarinetist Kevin Schempf and pianist Robert Satterlee perform works by Alexandre Tansman, W.A. Mozart, and Francis Poulenc.
Kevin Schempf, clarinet
Robert Satterlee, piano
Views: 154 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Nine Recorded on August 6, 2010.
The Toledo School for the Arts Chamber Winds perform music by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Haydn, and more, live in our studio.
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Views: 152 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Eight Recorded on June 4, 2010
Early music ensemble Musica Antigua de Toledo joins us live in the studio for performance and conversation.
Views: 246 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Seven Recorded on May 7, 2010
Singers from Toledo Opera's Young Artist program join Brad Cresswell for live performance and conversation.
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Views: 171 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Six Recorded on April 2, 2010.
Cellist Damon Coleman and pianist Michael Boyd perform live in our studio.
Views: 154 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Five Recorded on March 5, 2010.
The Quelque Chose Horn Trio performs music by Brahms, Koechlin, and Still.
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Views: 150 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Four Pianist Lambis Vassiliadis deconstructs the Mephisto Waltz No.1 of Franz Liszt from the keyboard, and performs an excerpt from the Liszt transcription of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Views: 186 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode Three Recorded on January 8, 2010
Pianist Greg Kostraba joins members of the Toledo Clarinets for a program of music by 20th-Century composers.
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Views: 176 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Season Two, Episode One Recorded on November 6, 2009.
Scott Bearden and Margaret Lattimore, stars of Toledo Opera's production of Verdi's Falstaff, perform live in WGTE's Dana Performance Studio.
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Views: 187 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Twelve Heiden and Hindemith
Grammy Award-winning hornist Andrew Pelletier and pianist Kevin Bylsma perform selections from the Horn Sonatas of Bernard Heiden and Paul Hindemith.
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Views: 170 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Eleven Recorded on August 7, 2009
The Toledo Diocesan Choir performs a program of liturgical works by Mozart, Victoria, Dawson, and more.
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Views: 183 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Ten Recorded on July 10, 2009
Violinist Merwin Siu and pianist Phoenix Park-Kim preview their upcoming CD, which features music by African-American composers.
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Views: 152 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Nine Recorded on June 5, 2009.
The Salzedo Harp Duo (Nancy Lendrim and Jody Guinn) perform selections from their CDs Short Stories and Simple Gifts.
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Views: 161 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Eight Recorded on May 1, 2009.
University of Toledo professors (and Toledo Trio members) Rico McNeela and Michael Boyd perform a program of music for violin and piano.
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Views: 159 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Seven Recorded on April 10, 2009
The Dodworth Saxhorn Band (based in Ann Arbor, MI) brings the brass band classics of 19th century America to WGTE's Dana performance studio.
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Views: 204 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Six Recorded on March 6, 2009.
Mezzo Abby Powell and bass Cory Clines perform a program of art songs by German composer Richard Strauss.
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Views: 188 Studio Sessions: Live From FM91 | Episode Five Toledo Symphony cellist Robert Clements will perform selections from Bach's First Cello Suite, plus Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, "The Swan" by Saint-Saens, and other favorites with pianist Valrie Kantorski. This program is hosted by Greg Kostraba.
Views: 351 Studio Sessions: Live From FM 91 | Episode FourThanks to a generous grant from The Nancy K. and Gene G. Phlegar Trusts, FM 91's awarding-winning classical music interview and performance program hosted by Greg Kostraba, "Live From FM 91" comes to WGTE TV!
Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Toledo Symphony cellist Robert Clements will perform selections from Bach's First Cello Suite, plus Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, "The Swan" by Saint-Saens, and other favorites with pianist Valrie Kantorski.
Views: 306 Studio Sessions: Live From FM 91 | Episode Three Performance by bass-baritone John Shuffle & soprano Nancy Williams Shuffle.
Views: 1012 Studio Sessions: Live from FM91 | Episode One Katie Jones, flute & Julie Buzzelli, harp
Original Broadcast Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 5:00 pmFlutist Mary Catherine (Katie) Jones is an orchestral and chamber musician, soloist, and instructor in Northwest Ohio. In addition to presenting solo recitals in the Eastern United States, she has also performed as Principal Flute with the Toledo Symphony, the Toledo Opera Orchestra, and the Hot Springs Festival Orchestra. She has also performed with the Savannah Sinfonietta and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. She can be heard as principal flute and piccolo on the Naxos American Classics CDs, Edmond Dede - Orchestral Works and Louis Moreau Gottschalk - A Night in the Tropics.
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