Archive - The Musical Father

Bach Project Update Q2

Exciting updates, with some music for America by Bach's grandson

Jul 3 •

Alexander Hettinga

June 2025

Musical Mentors: Mine vs Bach's

Memorable conversations with my violin professor, playing Beethoven like a family man, and young Bach's time learning from Dietrich Buxtehude

Jun 21 •

Alexander Hettinga

Capturing the Life of a Musical Giant

An interview with biographer Tim Greiving, author of 'John Williams: A Composer's Life'

Jun 14 •

Alexander Hettinga

May 2025

April 2025

Quarterly Bach Project Update

A round-up of progress + ways to get involved

Apr 5 •

Alexander Hettinga

March 2025

The (Missing) Dads of Broadway

Father absence in the musical stories we love

Mar 22 •

Alexander Hettinga

February 2025

Composer Interview: Alstad

Talking family life, creative process, and J.S. Bach with the contemporary Canadian composer and musician

Feb 26 •

Alexander Hettinga

Every Dad Can: Providing Good Music in the Home

Special memories with my Hannah and inspiration from the family lives of J.S. Bach and Philip Glass

Feb 8 •

Alexander Hettinga

January 2025

Podcast Interview: Cellist James Hettinga

First podcast episode featuring D.C. cellist, father, and brother

Jan 23 •

Alexander Hettinga

52:55

The Day An Orchestra Changed My Life

And how I get to relive it 20 years later

Jan 15 •

Alexander Hettinga

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