Mindy Heusel

In this episode of Perspective, host Mindy Heusel sits down with the multi-talented filmmaker and astronomer, Jose Francisco Salgado, to discuss his latest film project created for Michael Abel's piece, "Liquify." The film was showcased on the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s February Masterworks concert. Mindy introduces Salgado as not just a filmmaker but also an accomplished physicist, artist, photographer, and explorer.

In this interview, composer Angel Lam shares her journey of discovering her musical abilities as a child in dance school in London. She recalls the moment when she was tasked with choreographing for an exam and realized her deep connection to melody. Angel further explains how she often hears music inspired by nature, her personal experiences, and when working on commissions.