While still a green arts reporter for KCRW, the public radio station in Santa Monica, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ernest about a youth program at the Hollywood Bowl, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s outdoor summer ampitheatre. I have known Ernest for most of my life, largely from a distance.  He seemed a trifle intimidating at first, with his South African elegance and erudition. But the more time I spend with Ernest, the more I come to appreciate him. This brief interview only skims the surface of his career and accomplishments, but it’s a pleasure to listen to that voice, and to try to tap into his reservoir of musical knowledge – and instinct. Thank you, Ernest, for making the Los Angeles Philharmonic such a triumph!
Click here to listen (8:26 minutes.)

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