by Mike Telin

Note: this performance was begun but cancelled due to deteriorating weather conditions, and is to be rescheduled.

Anthony Parnther will guest conduct the Cleveland Orchestra for its August 8 concert with John Legend at Blossom Music Center. I recently had the opportunity to speak with the multi-talented musician by telephone about his fascinating career.

Mike Telin: Where am I finding you? 

Anthony Parnther: I’m in Baltimore. I’ve been in the middle of a couple of concerts with the Symphony.

MT: When does the tour with John Legend begin?

AP: I’m not sure it constitutes a tour per se. but it’s an array of dates around the country and in China. He’s on tour, but not all of his dates involve the full orchestra. Sometimes  it’s just John on the piano by himself, sometimes it’s John with the band, and then sometimes he gets to use the entire orchestra. That began a month and a half ago with Wolf Trap. We were in San Francisco last weekend and we’ll be progressing on to Philadelphia and Cleveland next week. [Read more…]