Alex Hoffman
Alex Hoffman is a graduate of the University of Kansas' journalism school whose credits include Midwest Commercial Journal, Lawrence Magazine, KC Magazine, Shawnee Magazine and currently, 435 South Magazine in suburban Kansas City. His wide interests are reflected in all of his pieces for Suite101, which offer analyses on such topics as classical music, rock music, television, pop culture and sports.
As a classical music essayist, his highly specific interest in 20th- and 21st-century American composers is rooted in his passion for orchestral music. His emphasis lies in American symphonists such as Paul Creston, William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti, Howard Hanson, Peter Mennin, David Diamond and Robert Ward, as well as the music of Copland, Bernstein and Barber. Although not limited to this list, he is also an admirer of Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Ravel, Debussy, Hindemith, Honegger, Bartok and John Adams, among other 19th- and 20th-century composers.
Recently his focus has shifted slightly to indepth interviews with figures of his choosing from entertainment and the arts. The subjects have included TV actors, orchestra conductors and a retrospective on Leonard Bernstein.
When he's not writing, Alex is a devoted fan of his Kansas Jayhawks, a huge admirer of Rafael Nadal, a believer in "Friday Night Lights" saddened by its conclusion, an 80s music connoisseur and an avid golfer.
Latest Articles
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Catching Up with Jacob Pitts of Justified
The actor who plays Deputy Marshal Tim Gutterson on the FX hit, renewed for a third season, weighs in on his character and his co-stars on the show.
Apr 20, 2011
- Alex Hoffman
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Getting to Know Actor Guy Wilson
Like so many in Hollywood, the enthusiastic native Californian credits multiple influences. Find out why he has his mom and Ben Foster to thank.
Jan 25, 2011
- Alex Hoffman
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Actor Guy Wilson Recalls His Guest Roles on Castle and NCIS
Although countless Americans know his face from an AT&T commercial, Wilson has delivered twice on network TV with two diametrically opposed characters.
Jan 25, 2011
- Alex Hoffman
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Catching Up with Barrett Foa of NCIS: Los Angeles
One of the stars of the highly-related NCIS spinoff lends insight to the cast turnover and his rapport with a new sidekick.
Dec 6, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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Remembering Composer William Schuman on His 100th Birthday
Schuman dedicated his life to the power of the arts, either through his own music or through his leadership at the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center.
Aug 2, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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Q&A with Kent Boyd: So You Think You Can Dance Season 7 Favorite
The gracious, affable teenager from small-town Ohio reaffirms the sense of awe he feels at being selected as one of the competition's top 11 dancers.
Jun 16, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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So You Think You Can Dance's Kent Boyd on the Vegas Week Speech
Anyone who makes Lil' C bawl has to be unique. So it is with Kent, who has emerged as one of the dancers to watch in Season 7.
Jun 16, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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Vincent Persichetti's Music for Band and Orchestra
Although Persichetti's band music rightfully gets the attention, his symphonies are overflowing with treasures waiting to be found.
Jun 8, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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Castle's Seamus Dever on the Finale and Season 2's Progress
The actor who plays Kevin Ryan on the hit ABC "mysteramedy" talks about the end of a busy season and his thoughts on Castle and Beckett's relationship.
May 21, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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Seamus Dever Balancing ABC's Castle with Castles in King Lear
In an entertaining interview, Dever also sheds light on whether his Kevin Ryan character will be the center of attention in a future Season 3 episode.
May 21, 2010
- Alex Hoffman
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