Fred Plotkin on Fridays: Brian Zeger

Fred Plotkin, pleasure activist, and passionate opera expert, speaks each Friday with fascinating people in the music world. He is the author of Opera 101 and Classical Music 101 and leads opera symposia for New York Times Journeys. In this episode, Fred speaks with Brian Zeger, a renowned collaborative pianist who has performed with many of the world’s leading vocalists. His extensive discography includes acclaimed recordings with top opera stars and contributions to major classical labels, spanning both vocal and chamber music. In addition to his performing career, Zeger is a dedicated educator and arts leader, currently serving as Artistic Director of the Marcus Vocal Arts Department at The Juilliard School.