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Inga Swearingen and Michael Nowak discuss "unfinished business" ahead of Orchestra Novo concert

Inga Swearingen performs in-studio at KCBX.
Marisa Waddell
Inga Swearingen performs in-studio at KCBX.

Orchestra Novo is a local orchestra led by Artistic Director Michael Nowak whose mission is to "inspire, nurture and transform."

This Saturday, Orchestra Novo is presenting their opening night called "Something Old, Something New" featuring both classical and modern works.

KCBX's Benjamin Purper spoke with Novak and local musician Inga Swearingen, who will be presenting her songs accompanied by Orchestra Novo this Saturday.

The interview begins with an in-studio original song from Swearingen. 

Benjamin Purper was News Director of KCBX from May of 2021 to September of 2023. He came from California’s Inland Empire, where he spent three years as a reporter and Morning Edition host at KVCR in San Bernardino. Dozens of his stories have aired on KQED’s California Report, and his work has broadcast on NPR's news magazines, as well. In addition to radio, Ben has worked as a newspaper reporter and freelance writer.
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