EDGE San Francisco

For hundreds of thousands of Streisand fans, many of whom were Friends of Dorothy, "Classical Barbra" was the album that first introduced them to the songs of Faure, Debussy, Schumann and Wolf.

While ’Smash’ is coming to an end, the series has produced a break-out star in Megan Hilty. With a CD, a smashing performance as Lorelei Lee in an Encores ’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’ & appearances with the New York & Boston Pops, she couldn’t be happier.

The San Francisco Symphony’s Music Director, Michael Tilson Thomas, should get a copyright on the template he has created over the years for captivating music appreciation cum composer celebrations.

Phoenix is reborn with another cutting-edge indie album, dub pop duo Standish/Carlyon makes some wild noise, Straight No Chaser pays homage to the artists that inspired them, and She & Him drop another sunny compilation of uncomplicated tunes.

Composer/performer/conductor David Friedman comes to Boston for a pair of concerts next week with his inspirational show "Listen to My Heart." EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Friedman about his varied career & his show.