Manny in the Hot Seat

About this episode

Producer Lauren Purcell-Joiner interviews host Manny Ax with personal questions about his favorites in music and beyond.

Producer Lauren Purcell-Joiner puts Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax in the hot seat with the tough questions: What’s his favorite drink? The best book about music he’s ever read? And which composer would he most like to grab coffee with?

People in this episode

Host: Manny Ax

Guest: Lauren Purcell-Joiner

Topics covered

• interview
• music
• personal preferences
• composers
• books

Keywords

• Manny Ax
• Lauren Purcell-Joiner
• favorite drink
• best book about music
• composer coffee

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