My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Sinfonietta executive director Jim Hirsch for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 40-year career in arts administration and what’s next as he prepares for his next challenge.
Chicago-based music writer Dennis Polkow caught up with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh for a preview of the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman’s ETERNAL RHYTHM.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to musician & longtime radio announcer Barry Winograd about his four decade career on-air and what’s next as he steps away from his mid-day show.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Duffie Adelson, Merit School of Music’s former president and executive director, for a conversation about a life in music and the Alice S. Pfealzer Distinguished Service to the Arts Award she’s set to receive.