Ian Gindes and Letters From The Front on the Symphonia Foundation Podcast with David Fogel
Pianist and executive producer Ian Gindes shared the mission and music of Letters From The Front on David Fogel’s Symphonia Foundation Podcast. Ian and David’s conversation can be heard here, as well as on Youtube and on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about the foundation’s projects and mission to share symphonic and classical music with audiences and young people here.
Listen to the Symphonia Foundation Podcast here.
Ian Gindes and Patrick Zimmerli on American Warrior Radio
Letters From The Front was recently featured on the American Warrior Radio podcast. Host Ben Bueler-Garcia talked with our executive producer and pianist Ian Gindes and with composer Patrick Zimmerli about the inspiration and history behind the music and shared it with service members and veterans on the air on 140 stations and with those tuning in from American military bases overseas. Check out their conversation here.
Letters From The Front Featured on America’s News Hour
Pianist and Executive Producer Ian Gindes was interviewed by host Bill Bernardoni on America’s News Hour, a new syndicated radio show and podcast. For more behind-the-scenes of Letters From The Front, check out the full interview here.
Letters From The Front’s Patrick Zimmerli and Ian Gindes on Veterans’ Corner Radio Podcast
Letters From The Front’s Ian Gindes and Patrick Zimmerli recently talked with host Joe Muhlberger on Veterans’ Corner Radio. The new podcast episode dropped on August 11, 2025, and is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.
Listen to get to know our pianist and our composer as well as to learn more!
Ian Gindes and Letters From The Front on the Symphonia Foundation Podcast with David Fogel
Ian Gindes was recently invited to share the mission and music of Letters From The Front on David Fogel’s Symphonia Foundation Podcast. Ian will be talking with David on Nov. 12th, and the final episode will be available on Apple Podcasts and Youtube. Learn more about the upcoming podcast episode and the foundation here.
Letters From The Front Featured on America’s News Hour
Pianist and Executive Producer Ian Gindes was recently interviewed by host Bill Bernardoni on America’s News Hour, a syndicated radio show and podcast. For more behind-the-scenes of Letters From The Front, check out the full interview here.
Letters From The Front’s Patrick Zimmerli and Ian Gindes on Veterans’ Corner Radio Podcast
Letters From The Front’s Ian Gindes and Patrick Zimmerli recently talked with host Joe Muhlberger on Veterans’ Corner Radio. The new podcast episode dropped on August 11, 2025, and is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and BuzzSprout.
Listen to get to know our pianist and our composer as well as to learn more!
Introducing Our Producer
Our team is pleased to announce that Patrick Zimmerli, our composer, will also be coming on to our project as our in-studio producer. As producer, he will be responsible for the following:
- Planning and scheduling rehearsals and the recording days, including coordinating schedules with artists
- Working with our engineers in the booth to ensure that our team captures everything at the highest sound quality
- Making sure that we get the best possible artistic interpretation of the music and some excellent final takes for our album
A producer in this capacity also makes sure that everything runs smoothly during the recording process, too!
Patrick, in addition to being an experienced composer, is also a veteran producer of many recordings. We are excited to have him on board in this capacity!
From left to right, Ian Gindes, Patrick Zimmerli, and John Riesen take a break at the coffee station backstage at PianoForte Chicago.
Patrick Zimmeli observes rehearsals as Ian Gindes performs at the piano.
Videographer and recording engineer Matt Peckham at work with sound equipment.
From left to right: John Riesen and Desirée Hassler look on as Patrick Zimmerli coaches the ensemble, with Ian Gindes at the piano during a working rehearsal session.
Pianist Ian Gindes sits at the piano with composer Patrick Zimmerli standing nearby as they together examine the musical score during rehearsals at Pianoforte Studios, Chicago.
Photograph of a letter from Emeline Ritner, courtesy of Charles Larimer.
From left to right: Angela Born, Patrick Zimmerli, and Ian Gindes pause for a quick group photo during rehearsals in Chicago.
Mezzo-soprano Angela Born works with composer Patrick Zimmerli, reviewing the music.