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Bruce Wolosoff is a composer and pianist whose work has been recognized for the way it integrates modern, classical, jazz, and blues together into "an authentic American voice".In recent years, Wolosoff has been composing music in response to visual art. "Astronomer's Key", inspired by the artwork of Milton Resnick, was commissioned by the Roswell Artists in Residence Foundation for the Montage Music Society in celebration of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program's 50th Anniversary. “The Loom”, inspired by the watercolors of Eric Fischl, was commissioned by the Eroica Trio and premiered at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. “for April” a work for cello and piano inspired by the charcoal drawings of April Gornik was recorded by Wolosoff with cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio and released as part of a book of Gornik’s drawings.In July 2018, Bruce Wolosoff’s “Concerto for Cello and Orchestra” was recorded in London by Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Nowak. ​A frequent collaborator in the field of dance, Wolosoff has collaborated with choreographer Ann Reinking on two ballets for Thodos Dance Chicago. “The White City” was named "Best Dance of 2011" by the Chicago Sun-Times, and a film version of “A Light in the Dark”, based on the story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan, received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement for Arts Programming. Wolosoff’s recording “Darkling, I Listen” is being used for a new Ann Reinking ballet based on the life of John Keats. An accomplished pianist as well, Bruce Wolosoff received early acclaim for a recording of piano music by Busoni. More recently, he has performed and recorded his own compositions, including "Shenandoah Variations", “Many Worlds", "Four Blues", and "Darkling, I Listen”. Wolosoff’s discography also includes “Songs without Words” on Naxos American Classics. Mia sat down with Bruce in his home on Shelter Island to discuss his creative life and music.

Bruce Wolosoff is a composer and pianist whose work has been recognized for the way it integrates modern, classical, jazz, and blues together into "an authentic American voice". In recent years, Wolosoff has been composing music in response to visual art. "Astronomer's Key", inspired by the artwork of Milton Resnick, was commissioned by the Roswell Artists in Residence Foundation for the Montage Music Society in celebration of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program's 50th Anniversary. “The Loom”, inspired by the watercolors of Eric Fischl, was commissioned by the Eroica Trio and premiered at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. “for April” a work for cello and piano inspired by the charcoal drawings of April Gornik was recorded by Wolosoff with cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio and released as part of a book of Gornik’s drawings.In July 2018, Bruce Wolosoff’s “Concerto for Cello and Orchestra” was recorded in London by Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Nowak. ​ A frequent collaborator in the field of dance, Wolosoff has collaborated with choreographer Ann Reinking on two ballets for Thodos Dance Chicago. “The White City” was named "Best Dance of 2011" by the Chicago Sun-Times, and a film version of “A Light in the Dark”, based on the story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan, received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement for Arts Programming. Wolosoff’s recording “Darkling, I Listen” is being used for a new Ann Reinking ballet based on the life of John Keats. An accomplished pianist as well, Bruce Wolosoff received early acclaim for a recording of piano music by Busoni. More recently, he has performed and recorded his own compositions, including "Shenandoah Variations", “Many Worlds", "Four Blues", and "Darkling, I Listen”. Wolosoff’s discography also includes “Songs without Words” on Naxos American Classics. Mia sat down with Bruce in his home on Shelter Island to discuss his creative life and music.www.creativeprocess.info

Born in New Zealand, Jennifer Flay has lived in France since the early 80s, initially arriving with a French government scholarship to pursue her studies of Art History at the University of Nice. Having honed her skills working for prestigious Parisian galleries Daniel Templon and Ghislaine Hussenot, today, Flay is the internationally renowned Director of Paris’ contemporary art fair FIAC.www.creativeprocess.info

Born in New Zealand, Jennifer Flay has lived in France since the early 80s, initially arriving with a French government scholarship to pursue her studies of Art History at the University of Nice. Having honed her skills working for prestigious Parisian galleries Daniel Templon and Ghislaine Hussenot, today, Flay is the internationally renowned Director of Paris’ contemporary art fair FIAC.www.creativeprocess.info

What kind of world do you want to live in? What kind of world are we leaving the next generation? One Wish for the Future is a series of podcasts where students come together to discuss their wishes for the future and what we can do to achieve those dreams. Co-hosted by Johns Hopkins student Yujin Lee and The Creative Process founder Mia Funk, One Wish takes a practical approach of listening to students and learning from our notable interviewees across the arts and sciences. The goal is that together, one generation inspiring another, we can collectively explore ways to work towards a better tomorrow.www.creativeprocess.info

What kind of world do you want to live in? What kind of world are we leaving the next generation?One Wish for the Future is a series of podcasts where students come together to discuss their wishes for the future and what we can do to achieve those dreams. Co-hosted by Johns Hopkins student Yujin Lee and The Creative Process founder Mia Funk, One Wish takes a practical approach of listening to students and learning from our notable interviewees across the arts and sciences. The goal is that together, one generation inspiring another, we can collectively explore ways to work towards a better tomorrow.

Ioannis Trohopoulos is Director of Greek operations for The Heritage Management Organization. He began his career at the Veria Central Public Library, where he served as a director for more than 20 years. In 2012, he began serving as the managing director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and oversaw the largest cultural project in Europe at the time. He is also the co-founder of Future Library, an NGO which supports the development of public libraries, and he was the manager of UNESCO’s Athens World Book Capital 2018-2019.

Ioannis Trohopoulos is Director of Greek operations for The Heritage Management Organization. He began his career at the Veria Central Public Library, where he served as a director for more than 20 years. In 2012, he began serving as the managing director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and oversaw the largest cultural project in Europe at the time. He is also the co-founder of Future Library, an NGO which supports the development of public libraries, and he was the manager of UNESCO’s Athens World Book Capital 2018-2019.

Bay Street Theater & the Sag Harbor Center For The Arts is a year-round, not for profit professional theater and community cultural center which endeavors to innovate, educate, and entertain a diverse community through the practice of the performing arts. Programs include Mainstage Performances, The Comedy Club, Workshops, Special Events, and Educational Outreach. Executive Director Tracy Mitchell, created Literature Live! launching the Free Ticket Initiative and has expanded reach into nearly every aspect of the local and island-wide community. Director of Education and Community Outreach Allen O’Reilly, has worked across the country as an educator and actor for thirty years.www.creativeprocess.info

Bay Street Theater & the Sag Harbor Center For The Arts is a year-round, not for profit professional theater and community cultural center which endeavors to innovate, educate, and entertain a diverse community through the practice of the performing arts. Programs include Mainstage Performances, The Comedy Club, Workshops, Special Events, and Educational Outreach. Executive Director Tracy Mitchell, created Literature Live! launching the Free Ticket Initiative and has expanded reach into nearly every aspect of the local and island-wide community. Director of Education and Community Outreach Allen O’Reilly, has worked across the country as an educator and actor for thirty years.www.creativeprocess.info