Tal Skloot

Tal Skloot is the owner of Tritonemedia, a production company that specializes in the performing arts and story based media. He has worked on numerous feature films and Emmy award winning documentaries. His documentary 'Freeway Philharmonic' recently toured the globe as part of the U.S. State Department sponsored American Documentary Showcase.

Articles by this Author

Tales From the Musical Melting Pot - Article
November 4, 2011

Harpist Boris Goldmund and tuba player Zachariah Spellman are very different people, but they share the ability to see beyond the notes to the universals behind musical styles. Their tales are stories of creativity that find outlets among the possibilities of a great city. Tal Skloot's short film, with interviews by Jeff Kaliss, connects the dots between them.

Behind the Scenes at S.F. Opera's Ring - Article
May 31, 2011

Back Stage at the SF Opera's RingAlmost the first thing that anyone learns about Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung is that it's huge. Its four long operas place incredible demands on the technical side (fire, dragons, flying horses, and lots more) and requires a huge orchestra — the San Francisco Opera production has 89 players, literally all they could squeeze into the pit, including some musicians playing offstage.

Hugh Masekela: King of the Flugelhorn - Article
March 8, 2011

Hugh Masekela is one of the most recognized, beloved figures in music. His success gave mainstream media attention to "township jazz," inspired several generations of South African musicians, and was a defining influence in shaping our perception of South African music. In this video interview, he reflects on his life and work, and what motivates him now.