Ignat Solzhenitsyn is a festival favorite, having led from the podium our orchestral concerts in 2017 and 2019. He is also a fascinating and intellectual human being, as well as a world-class pianist, and this interview will feature him in both contexts. Artistic Director Adam Neiman will curate the interview process, delving deeply into Ignat's thoughts and feelings about the music world, and Ignat has agreed to perform a few solo piano selections for us, as well!

Support provided by the James and Irene Hunter Fund for Visiting Artists

Warren Jones, legendary pianist and vocal collaborator, has become a mainstay of the Manchester Music Festival. Join us for this chat with him, curated by Artistic Director Adam Neiman, and gain fascinating insights into his life and work.

Support provided by the James and Irene Hunter Fund for Visiting Artists

World-renowned pianist Craig Sheppard has almost made it to MMF twice: in 2019 unforeseen circumstances kept him from coming, and he was scheduled to appear during the in-person 2020 festival, but, alas COVID-19 rendered all live performing impossible! 

Craig will appear in 2021, but in the meantime, this interview will be a wonderful opportunity for the MMF audience to get to know this charming and charismatic gentleman, who has led a fascinating and story-filled professional life. Craig has graciously agreed to perform a few solo piano selections, as well!

Support provided by the James and Irene Hunter Fund for Visiting Artists

Taiwanese violinist Mia Wang (2017 YA alumna) has thus far led a fascinating life, living as an “ex-pat” in France, subsequently pursuing her dreams as both a professional violinist and a social media influencer. This interview, curated by MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman, will highlight not only her positive experience with the MMF Young Artists Program but also discuss her future plans and her recently published book.