Events

Explore Booksellers | August 23, 2025

Author conversation: Ginette DePriest in conversation with Bill Stirling, former mayor of Aspen, Colorado. They will discuss Ginette’s memoir about the life and career of internationally renowned maestro, James DePreist.

Explore Booksellers, Aspen, CO | Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3:00PM

Broadway Books | June 11, 2025

Ginette DePreist will join James Bash, music critic for the Oregonian, for a conversation about her new memoir, Reach Up: My Beautiful Journey with James DePreist. Their discussion will be followed by a book signing.

Broadway Books, Portland, OR | Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00–7:00PM

Slipped Disc | March 3, 2025

“Ginette DePreist has published a memoir of her late husband James DePreist.” Watch the video below or online.

KGW-TV | February 28, 2025

Author Ginette DePreist joined Brittany Smith and the KGW-TV crew for a conversation about her memoir about life with the legendary classical maestro, the late James DePreist. Watch the video segment that aired on the station and read the full article here.

KGW-TV | February 28, 2025

Holiday Cheer: 55th Annual Celebration of Oregon Authors | December 8, 2024

Ginette DePreist will be at Holiday Cheer, the Oregon Historical Society’s annual celebration of Oregon’s literary talents. Chat with local authors and make a dent in your holiday shopping by picking up the perfect, personally signed book for every reader on your list. Hot cocoa, holiday tunes from The Dickens Carolers, and enjoy being a part of this festive community tradition at the Oregon Historical Society!

Oregon Historical Society | Sunday, December 8th from 12:00–4:00PM

Oregon Historical Society | November 17, 2024

Recognized as one of the world’s most acclaimed orchestra conductors, the late James DePreist led the Oregon Symphony to new heights during his 23 years as its music director. His remarkable story is told in a new memoir by his widow Ginette — a book the former classical music critic of the New York Times called “warm, wise, and engaging.” Ginette was joined in conversation by OHS Boyle Family Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. Copies of the book are available for purchase and signing through the OHS Museum Store.

Oregon Historical Society | Sunday, November 17, 2024, 2:00PM

AM Northwest on KATU | November 15, 2024

Author Ginette DePreist joined AM Northwest host Helen Raptis in conversation, and shared stories about her life with one of the world’s most acclaimed orchestra conductors, the late James DePreist who led the Oregon Symphony to new heights during his 23 years as its music director. Watch the interview here (duration 00:08:01).

KATU | AM Northwest with Helen Raptis | November 15, 2024

Book Launch | October 9, 2024

Ginette DePreist in conversation with Isaac Thompson, President & CEO of the Oregon Symphony

Up Up Books | Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6:30PM

Rededication of Marian Anderson Hall | June 8, 2024

Ginette DePreist sat for an interview with Susan Lewis while DePreist was in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s rededication of Marian Anderson Hall which “brought into sharp focus the rich legacy of a groundbreaking contralto and civil rights icon who called Philadelphia home.” Ginette’s new memoir “shares a more intimate view into that legacy, chronicling the life and career of the renowned classical music conductor James DePreist, Anderson’s nephew, whom she helped raise.”