Classical:BTS Charles Joseph Smith

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Dr. Charles Joseph Smith was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Charles says, "On the positive side - I was a little bit like a Mozart." After a breakthrough in 1990, when Charles received his degree in piano performance, he challenged himself to get two additional degrees. He is particularly interested in the music of Franz Liszt and holds a DMA in piano performance from the University of Illinois.

Production made possible with the Barbara E. Barnes Fund for Illinois Public Media.

Photos courtesy of Charles Joseph Smith

Classical:BTS Crew

Interim Director of Station Operations – Lillie Duncanson

Executive producer – Lisa Bralts

Producer/Director/DP/Editor – Isaac Musgrave

Camera Ops – Victoria Shepherd, Ian Mitchel, Angie Boesche, DJ Roach, Nick Olsen

Sound – Victoria Shepherd, Angie Boesche, Robert Bales

Graphics – DJ Roach

Web Support– Mike Bohlmann, Jack Brighton