Since the age of 2, Eric Funk has worked in five areas of music: He is an award-winning composer, conductor, performer, producer and teacher in the School of Music in MSU’s College of Arts and Architecture. He talks about his life, his work, and his inspiration in this Provost’s Distinguished Lecture, which he bookends with two performances at the piano. Dr. Royce Smith, Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, provides an introduction.

Listen also to fascinating stories told by Eric Funk in his conversation with Steven Harris-Weiel.

Recorded on October 9, 2018, in the Reynolds Recital Hall. KGVM thanks the MSU School of Music for their gracious assistance.