A Conversation with David Finckel

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published April 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

Tune in to Classical Music with Foley Schuler on Blue Lake Public Radio Tuesday afternoon in the 3 o'clock hour as Foley is joined by renowned cellist and Co-Artist Director of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, David Finckel, for an in-depth conversation in advance of Finckel's performance with CMS at Grand Rapids' St. Cecilia Music Center on April 24. Foley will be featuring several of Finckel's many recordings from over the years throughout the afternoon as well.

You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections and stories behind the music—and interviews with today's leading figures from the world of the arts—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 5 on Blue Lake Public Radio.

Foley Schuler

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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