SHARON ISBIN INTERVIEW
(Originally aired on April 9, 2009)
Sharon Isbin is one of the world's premier classical guitarists. She has commissioned and premiered new works from major composers and appeared as a soloist with more than 140 orchestras worldwide. Her 2001 Grammy was the first won by a classical guitarist in 28 years. Isbin created Juilliard's guitar department when she arrived at the school in 1989, and today she still chairs it.
In our exclusive interview, Isbin talks about recording her latest album, Journey To The New World. She explains how she enjoyed exploring the eclectic music on this release and reveals what it was like to meet and record with Joan Baez. Isbin also offers intriguing details about her technique and how she approaches playing counterpoint on the guitar.
