The series is called Classical: BTS, and it’s produced by Illinois Public Media. It features local classical musicians who may not be familiar to the masses, but who have unique and inspirational stories to tell.
Unfortunately, one of the featured musicians, Steve Schmidt, passed away this past weekend. Makes his mini-documentary an important testament to his life and career.
You can view the entire six-part series on the Illinois Public Media website. Want to discuss? Head to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram any time and use the hashtag #WILLclassicalbts.
You can also find out more about the series by listening to this interview with producer Lisa Bralts and producer/director Isaac Musgrave.