A selection of interviews with musicians and business leaders, including:

Pianist, MacArthur "genius" Fellowship winner, and composer Stephen Hough, who talks about the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4, its "disturbing vision of the man backstage," his work as a composer and conductor, and plans to write a book on theology.  Read more.

John W. Rogers, Jr., Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ariel Capital Management, LLC, who talks about the role of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Ariel's community engagement efforts.  Read more.

Susan Heiserman, artistic director of the PianoForte Foundation, who discusses the challenges and benefits of working at a new, small music organization in Chicago.  Read more at Chicago Artists Resource, a program of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.

Pianist Yundi Li, who describes his first music lessons on the accordion, his musical mentors, and new recordings.  Read more.

Cellist Jan Vogler, who reminisces about his first performance in Chicago, his work as director of the Moritzburg Festival, and his non-musical interests.  Read more.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh, who describes her musical background and current role at the Orchestra.  Read more.

Michael Frank, founder and CEO of blues recording company, Earwig Music Company, Inc., who gives advice to musicians on making recordings, getting gigs, and developing a career.  Read more at Chicago Artists Resource, a program of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Photo by Jeff Diamond (taken at a recording session in Chicago, 2007)

Nan Ives, Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships at Fidelity Investments, who talks about Fidelity FutureStage, an innovative arts education program.   Read more.