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Top Consultant with RJ Lumba
Top Private Equity Consultant: Accenture’s Rachel Barton
In this episode, we speak with Rachel Barton, Senior Managing Director and Global Lead for Private Equity at Accenture. Rachel works across the deal lifecycle, advising private equity firms and portfolio company executives on technology diligence, value creation, and complex transformation initiatives. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology, Rachel focuses on revenue growth, operating models, and AI-driven strategies that support investment outcomes. She has spent nearly two decades at Accenture in progressively senior leadership roles, working with private equity clients across industries. Rachel was recognized by The Consulting...
2026-03-11
23 min
The Second Street Dreams Audio Network
Rachel Barton Pine and the Suzuki Strings
In these last few weeks of Black History Month, there are many more events celebrating Black excellence. One such event is with violinist Rachel Barton Pine, who founded the series Music by Black Composers” as part of her foundation, the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation. She did it to advance opportunities to study and perform works by Black composers. Pine performs with the Madison Symphony in Wisconsin this coming week with a group of young people performing the music of some Black classical composers.
2026-02-17
20 min
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Inside Barton's 1792 distillery with Ross Cornelissen Master Distiller fitting in and Making amazing Bourbon
Send a textRoss Cornelissen, Master Distiller at 1792 Barton, shares the inside story of one of Kentucky's most historic and authentic whiskey production facilities and reveals how his scientific background shapes their distinct bourbon expressions.• Starting as a food science student who wanted to make cereal, Ross found his calling in fermentation and distillation• MGP provided invaluable technical experience working with countless mash bills, fermentation styles, and distillation techniques• 1792's distinctive flavor profile comes from high-rye mash bills and a proprietary yeast strain producing pronounced banana notes• Sweet Wheat has developed a cult fol...
2025-07-21
1h 01
Can You Feel So Now?
Can You Feel So Now, Rachel Stumm?
In this episode of the Can You Feel So Now podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with Rachel Stumm, who shares her experiences from her recent mission. Rachel discusses her insights into family history work, the challenges and spiritual growth she encountered during her service, and her transition from a proselyting missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Michigan Lansing Mission to serving as a service missionary in Spokane, Washington. Rachel provides a heartfelt testimony on the importance of courage, humility, and faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing the joy found in trusting God's plan...
2025-03-07
50 min
Deviant Criminology
Heather's Blind Episode: Terry Barton and the Hayman Fire
Send us a textWhat if one moment of personal crisis could ignite a wildfire of unimaginable chaos and destruction? Join us as we delve into the story of the Hayman Fire of 2002, the largest wildfire in Colorado's history, with over 137,000 acres consumed. We explore the complexities of the fire's origin, the media's amplification of the disaster, and the philosophical dilemmas that arose during legal proceedings. With Heather leading our conversation, we dissect the far-reaching impact of this catastrophe and question the role of justice and truth in society.Our discussion takes a closer look...
2024-11-18
1h 37
Know Ya Flow
When You Hate Your Sister's Boyfriend - Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships and Healing Together w/Rachel and Sarah Larson
What happens when two sisters with a five-year age gap grow up to become best friends? Discover the endearing journey of Rachel and Sarah Larson as they walk us through their cherished childhood memories and reminisce about Rachel’s nurturing role in Sarah’s life. This episode offers a heartwarming look into how their relationship has evolved over time. Rachel, Sarah and I talk about the dynamics of their unique sister relationship. How they differ as people and the ways that they've grown together. At point Sarah was dating a guy that Rachel didn't like...
2024-10-03
1h 09
Know Ya Flow
Learning to Love Your Body Even When You Don't Reclaiming Safety in Your Body w/ Rachel Hills
Rachel is a peaceful body coach and trauma informed breath work facilitator, helping mid life moms in mid size bods finally feel at peace in their bodies through nervous system regulation and mindset magic 🪄 Rachel shares her story of growing up in the church in a time where purity culture was at the forefront. Her father was a pastor and she was in a household with many siblings. She grew up with messages that she couldn't trust her body and that her virginity was the most important thing she could have and give to a...
2024-09-05
1h 07
The Barton Legal Podcast
Rachel Gwilliam
In this episode of The Barton Legal Podcast, host Bill Barton is joined by Rachel Gwilliam, Senior Legal Manager at Bouygues Energies & Services.Listen to Rachel and Bill talk about all things construction law while also getting to learn more about Rachel and get insights into the following:How Rachel is interested in the problem-solving aspect of LawWhat Rachel particularly likes about working in constructionMore on Rachel’s company, Bouygues Energies & Services.Connect with RachelLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gwilliam-96277855/?originalSubdomain=ukMore Barton LegalBa...
2024-04-15
46 min
Know Ya Flow
How Cycle Awareness Helps Build Inner Trust - Feminine Wisdom with Rachel Swan
You can find Rachel at @song.of.ma http://www.songofma.comOur latest guest, Rachel shares how nature has influenced her journey into the feminine. We talk about how her challenges of PMDD brought her into the world of cycle tracking. We talk about how Ayurveda has influenced and helped her journey and her transformative role as a doula and feminine embodiment coach. As she guides us through embracing the body's cycles and the divine feminine, Rachel's insights challenge us to harness these potent energies for personal growth and empowerment. Rachel e...
2024-04-03
1h 04
One Symphony with Devin Patrick Hughes
Rachel Barton Pine, Violin Virtuoso Bridging Boundaries
Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes is joined by the remarkable violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine on One Symphony. Dive into Rachel's intriguing blend of genres from her early beginnings with the violin and her Chicago Symphony debut, to her exploration of heavy metal and traditional fiddling styles. Rachel shares how experience with modern composers enhances her interpretation of historical pieces, and dishes about her exhilarating experience with premiering Earl Maneein's Dependent Arising. The talk also includes a deep dive into her latest album featuring Shostakovich's first violin concerto and the origin of her iconic Del Gesù violin. The interview concludes w...
2024-01-08
46 min
TRILLOQUY
Opus 221 - Dependent Arising (feat. Earl Maneein and Rachel Barton Pine)
Loki celebrates his discovery of the Turtle Island Quartet, chats with Rachel Barton Pine and Earl Maneein about their latest metal-inspired violin concerto recording, and shares the dissonance he's feeling regarding the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X". Turtle Island QuartetEarl ManeeinRachel Barton Pine"Dependent Arising""Dependent Arising": I. Grasping at the Self"Dependent Arising": III. Gaté, gaté paragaté parasangaté,... ★ Support this podcast ★
2023-11-02
1h 05
Taking the Leaps with Rachel G. Scott
Dawn Barton: Unlocking God’s Divine Purpose and Surrendering a Season of Success
Send a text“It's like He is four steps ahead of me…I always envisioned Him holding my hand, like I'm just right behind Him, and Him always turning around going, hold on one second, let me go in this door…I got this. And so I just felt like the whole journey was like that..” ~Dawn BartonHave you struggled to believe that God will exchange your good for His better?How would you respond if He asked you to surrender your season of success?Our guest today, Dawn Barton, will sha...
2023-06-07
35 min
The Natural Health Rising Podcast
52: Optimizing Your Mineral Status with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Testing with Barton Scott
Barton Scott is a biochemist, nutritionist, and researcher. For the last 7 years Barton has been the Founder and process developer behind Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people address the stress of daily life, sleep struggles, hormone issues, fatigue, and the nutrient absorption issues that we all face. In this episode Rachel and Barton discuss: Why minerals are vital to our health Why blood testing is not actually accurate for testing What depletes minerals How to maintain healthy mineral levels with diet, lifestyle, and supplements And so much more SAVE 10% on U...
2023-03-10
45 min
Coaches On The Couch
Jenni Montgomery, Barton Willmore “There are a whole range of different ways to participate in business development and you need to find a way that you’re most comfortable with.”
Kristofer Adelaide of KA-A and Jenni Montgomery of Barton Willmore talk business development with Louise and Rachel. What is the legacy of the Pandemic and how can we open up conversations that may lead to new opportunities? https://ka-a.co.uk https://bartonwillmore.co.uk Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com
2022-04-14
35 min
Meet Me Backstage
16 Rachel Barton, MD/Founder, We Are Grape - Meet Me Backstage
In this episode audio entertainment expert Rachel Barton joins Nikki to talk about her career in radio. Starting out as a trainee on Pete Tong's show, Rachel went on to produce many other shows including Annie Mac, Kissy Sell Out and Dance Anthems as well as heading up outside broadcasts in Ibiza and Miami. Rachel continued to push herself and launched her own company Grape in 2011, winning pitches to produce Radio 1 shows for Annie Mac, Rob da Bank, Annie Nightingale, Skream & Benga and Dance Anthems, as well as launching the Future Dance show with Sarah Story and The Blessed M...
2022-02-28
40 min
The Mind Over Finger Podcast
Rachel Barton Pine: Connection & Expressive Power
Today's episode is packed with wisdom from the wonderful Rachel Barton Pine. As a violinist, Rachel performs with the world's leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Vienna Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic, and Camerata Salzburg. Rachel is also the founder of the RBP Foundation, which assists young artists through its instrument loan program, as well as providing scholarships and grants for education and career development. Through the RPB Foundation, Rachel also leads the groundbreaking organization Music by Black Composers which she started in 2001 to spread awareness of work by Black composers and make that music available to all through...
2022-02-11
1h 09
The Strad Podcast
Episode 32: Rachel Barton Pine and Billy Childs on a new violin concerto
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine and composer Billy Childs speak about working together in collaboration in the lead-up to the premiere performance of Billy’s Violin Concerto no.2, which will be performed on 12 February with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and Michael Butterman. Listen to Billy’s inspiration for the piece, his way of writing for strings as a pianist, Rachel’s approach to working with a living composer and her love of exploring sonority. Check out thestrad.com for the latest news and articles on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access...
2022-02-10
18 min
Actors Making It
Rachel Baker on Firing her agent, freelancing and finding your why
Actor, writer, producer, podcast host, Rachel Baker is a true artist. I had a lovely time catching up this week with honestly one of my favourite industry podcast hosts. This conversation was really interesting and for all you without an agent, in this episode Rachel discussed her decision to terminate her relationship with her agent as well as how to make it as a freelancer. So if you are without an agent, I suggest keeping an ear out for the pearls of wisdom on securing work as a freelancer. Rachel is full of light and p...
2021-11-04
57 min
Rockstar Violinist Podcast
Episode 56: Rachel Barton Pine (part 2)
*This is part 1 of our 2-part extended interview with Rachel Barton Pine. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!* Rachel Barton Pine is one of the most recognized names on the classical music scene today. She made her debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 10. Since then, she’s gone on to perform with orchestras all over the world, as well as with many of rock’s biggest names such as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Steve Vai. She performs on the “ex-Bazzini, ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona, 1742), and when plugging in Rachel plays a 6-string Wood Vio...
2020-12-01
1h 06
Rockstar Violinist Podcast
Episode 55: Rachel Barton Pine (part 1)
*This is part 1 of our 2-part extended interview with Rachel Barton Pine. Find part 2 on our channel.* Rachel Barton Pine is one of the most recognized names on the classical music scene today. She made her debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 10. Since then, she’s gone on to perform with orchestras all over the world, as well as with many of rock’s biggest names such as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Steve Vai. She performs on the “ex-Bazzini, ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona, 1742), and when plugging in Rachel plays a 6-string Wood Violins...
2020-11-24
1h 10
Classiclectic
Classiclectic Connection: Rachel Barton Pine, Dvorák & Khachaturian Concertos
Growing up with a piece of music is something very special for many instrumentalists, and that's something that violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine has done in this new recording (along with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra led by Teddy Abrams), taking on two violin concertos: Dvo?ák's and Khachaturian's. Classiclectic host Kurt Hauswirth had an opportunity to speak with Rachel Barton Pine about this new release from Avie Records:
2019-12-18
12 min
Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
Rachel Barton Pine: Rockin' Violinist and Vegan
On this episode of Awesome Vegans, I'm over the moon to be in the company of Rachel Barton Pine, a world renown violinist and vegan. With over 30 CDs to her credit, Rachel has played in concert halls all around the world. She is also the founder of the RBP Foundation. When people think about vegans, perhaps they think about hippies and extremists. Rachel blows that stereotype to smithereens, showing that all sorts of people can be vegan. As she tackles the world music industry and takes on the demanding life of an internationally traveling and performing violinist, her...
2019-01-22
44 min
A Musical Life with Hugh Sung
Rachel Barton Pine, Violin Virtuosa
Violinist, scholar, composer, philanthropist, and heavy metal shredder Rachel Barton Pine is a one-of-a kind musical tour de force, connecting a wide array of cultures, genres, and communities. Despite tremendous childhood difficulties and a major setback early in her career, Rachel drew upon a profound spiritual resource to become one of today’s leading musicians and an inspiration to so many worldwide. Rachel Barton Pine is, quite simply, one of the most extraordinary musicians I’ve had the honor to feature on the show. As a violinist, she has recorded nearly 30 albums and performed with major symphony orch...
2016-06-20
1h 03
Classical Classroom
Rachel Barton Pine On Bach Sonatas And Partitas
Happy Bach’s 331st birthday! To celebrate, we had a partita party with violinist Rachel Barton Pine. (What’s a “partita,” you ask? Listen and learn, my friends.) Rachel explains Bach’s sonatas and partitas and what makes them unique, and walks us through several examples from her new album Testament, which she released on March 21st to coincide with Bach’s bday. Also discussed: What Bach means to her personally, and whether one needs to wear a beret when playing French music (spoiler alert: oui). 99% of the music in this episode is from Rachel Barton Pine’s n...
2016-03-21
23 min
Classical Classroom
Rebel with a violin – Mozart’s violin concertos, Rachel Barton Pine
What makes Mozart’s violin concertos so special? Is it that he only wrote 5 of them? That he wrote him when he was a teenager? That they are both beautiful AND hilarious? What is it?? Violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to the Classroom to spell out why these pieces are so special – generally and personally – that she decided to record all of them. Violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Photo by Andrew Eccles. Courtesy of rachelbartonpine.com.Audio production by Todd “Mr. Titters” Hulslander with that funky monkey, Dacia Clay. All music in this episode is from Rachel...
2015-01-19
23 min
Classical Classroom
Double-Header With Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine, classical violinist, and member of the metal band Earthen Grave, has played with orchestras all over the world, and under the baton of many renowned conductors. But in this episode of the Classical Classroom, she comes back to a piece – over, and over, and over, and over – studied by every young violin player. Rachel shows us how Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor has been interpreted by violinists across history and cultures, and how this ebullient piece is given new life by each new musician who plays it. Rachel Barton Pine, classica...
2014-04-05
33 min
Cedille Chicago Presents
Rachel Barton Pine Plays Mendelssohn & Schumann Violin Concertos
This week’s program is devoted to our new release for September, Mendelssohn & Schumann Violin Concertos, with Rachel Barton Pine and the Göttinger Symphonie Orchester conducted by Christoph-Mathias Mueller. Playlist for September 25, 2013 Rachel Barton Pine plays Mendelssohn & Schumann Violin Concertos ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810–1856) Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23 II. Langsam (6:16) III. Lebhaft, doch nicht schnell (8:59) From Mendelssohn & Schumann Violin Concertos Cedille Records CDR 90000 144 (Tracks 6–7) Rachel Barton Pine, violin Göttinger Symphonie Orchester Christoph-Mathias Mueller, Conductor LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827) Romance No. 1 in G major, Op. 40 (6:56) From Mendelssohn & Schumann Violin Concertos Cedille Records CDR 90000 144 (Track 4) Rachel Barton Pine, violin Göttinger Symphonie Or...
2013-09-26
00 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 81: Yes You Can! How to Easily Make Your Own Arrangement of a Rock or Pop Song for String Ensemble
Episode 81: Yes You Can! How to Easily Make Your Own Arrangement of a Rock or Pop Song for String Ensemble Upcoming Events: August 13 – master class for the Sphinx Performance Academy at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, August 17 and 18 – Paganini 24 Caprices at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL, August 26 – chamber music by Chinese composers at Millennium Park in Chicago Inquiries from my Inbox: David asks: “What is the best thing about performing unaccompanied violin music? What are three of your favorite moments in the violin literature? Random M...
2013-08-25
55 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 78: Impromptu – Lullabies and More
Episode 78: Impromptu – Lullabies and More Upcoming Events: July 5 and 6 – recitals with pianist Arnon Erez in Israel (Bach, Achron, Bloch, Franck), July 10 and 11 – Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 5 and Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending with the Israel Chamber Orchestra in Tel Aviv, July 13 – Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 5 at the Masterworks Festival in Winona Lake, IN, July 14-20 – teaching at the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp near Kansas City Inquiries from my Inbox: N-O asks: “Where does your inspiration come from? What sets you apart from other artists? What can people expect to hear or see from you this y...
2013-07-04
1h 07
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 74: Violin Lullabies, part 2
Episode 74: Violin Lullabies, part 2 Upcoming Events: May 9 – performance on WGN’s Noon News, May 11 – Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 5 and Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso with the Illinois Valley Symphony, May 17 – Trio Settecento in Ames, Iowa (works by Stradella, Marini, Legrenzi, Corelli, Geminiani, Locatelli, and Veracini), May 18 – recital at the Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston, IL (Beethoven Sonata No. 3, Liszt Grand Duo Concertante, Strauss Sonata, lullabies by Brahms, Ysaye, Clarke, Still, Rebikov, Gershwin, and Strauss), May 19 – children’s concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago Inquiries from my Inbox: Bob asks...
2013-05-09
34 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 73: Violin Lullabies, part 1
Episode 73: Violin Lullabies, part 1 Upcoming Events: April 27 – Mendelssohn Concerto with the Lafayette Symphony in Indiana, April 28 – Biber Mystery Sonatas No. 5 and 10 for the Bloomington Early Music Festival in Indiana, May 2 – recital for the San Diego State University’s Jewish Studies Program in California (works by Bloch, Achron, Yale Strom and more), May 5 – violin/cello duo recital with Mike Block in LaGrange, IL Inquiries from my Inbox: Janis writes, “For an easy-to-use, much safer heavy hotel mute, get a couple earth magnets and clap them together around the bridge near the center, over the heart...
2013-04-24
37 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 70: Fiesta! Rachel Barton Pine's CD Capricho Latino, part 2
Episode 70: Fiesta! Rachel Barton Pine’s CD Capricho Latino, part 2 Upcoming Events: March 21 and 22 – Bruch Scottish Fantasy and Mackenzie Pibroch Suite with the Orchestra de Bretagne in Rennes, France, March 23 – master class for the Rennes Conservatory Inquiries from my Inbox: Steve writes, “I'm really curious which rosin you use.” Dierdra asks, “What is your setup on this stunning ex-Soldat of yours? What brand of strings do you use? And what brand of rosin works best with them? Do you change the rosin depending on the climate of the place you perform i...
2013-04-20
41 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 69: Fiesta! Rachel Barton Pine's CD Capricho Latino, part 1
Episode 69: Fiesta! Rachel Barton Pine’s CD Capricho Latino, part 1 Upcoming Events: February 29 – at the American String Teachers Association national conference in Providence, Rhode Island (presentation with Dr. Roland Vamos “Fixed Double-Stops: A Neglected Area of Double-Stop Work”, Carl Fischer book signing, speech and performance with Mark O’Connor at official dinner), March 1 – session “First Position Virtuosity!” at the American String Teachers national conference in Providence, Rhode Island, March 3 – master class and performance at benefit for the Kenosha Orchestra Boosters in Wisconsin, March 8 and 9 – Mozart Concerto No. 1 with the Orquesta Filarmonica de Bogota in Columbia. Inquiries from my Inb...
2013-02-27
1h 04
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 67: Native Informant – Composer Mohammed Fairouz
Episode 67: Native Informant – Composer Mohammed Fairouz Upcoming Events: February 2 – concert with the New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra in St. Augustine, Florida (works by Paganini, Bach, Albeniz, Piazzola, and Mozart), February 8 – recital with pianist Matthew Hagle in Montpelier, Vermont (works by Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, Mohammed Fairouz, and Strauss), February 9 – recital with pianist Matthew Hagle in Montreal (works by Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, William Grant Still, and Strauss) Inquiries from my Inbox: Hannah asks: “How important do you think it is to have an urtext edition as opposed to International or another cheap one?” Corey asks: "Do you practic...
2013-02-19
54 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 66: Musical Passions, part 2
Episode 66: Musical Passions, part 2 Upcoming Events: January 19 – Mendelssohn Concerto with the New Mexico Philharmonic in Albuquerque, January 27 – Paganini 24 Caprices at the Phillips Collection and National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC Inquiries from my Inbox: Hannah asks: “How important do you think it is to have an urtext edition as opposed to International or another cheap one?” Random Musical Thought: What if composers of the past had had to give their works catchy titles like today’s composers? Main Topic: “Musical Passions” with Eric Kisch on WCLV, part 2. Includes an interview w...
2013-01-16
1h 05
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 65: Musical Passions, part 1
Episode 65: Musical Passions, part 1 Upcoming Events: January 12 – Sibelius Concerto with the Sacramento Philharmonic, January 13 – guest appearance with the Chamber Music Society of Sacramento (Chausson Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet, and Suk Bagatela “With Nosegay in Hand” for violin, flute and piano) Inquiries from my Inbox: Elizabeth asks: “Does texting a lot hurt your violin hands?” Random Musical Thought: Do babies come in keys? Main Topic: “Musical Passions” with Eric Kisch on WCLV, part 1. Includes an interview with Rachel Barton Pine and tracks from her albums “An English Fancy,” “Xavier Mo...
2013-01-02
55 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 64: Gorgeous Melodies in a Strange Structure – The Glazunov Violin Concerto
Episode 64: Gorgeous Melodies in a Strange Structure – The Glazunov Violin Concerto Upcoming Events: July 12 – with the New York Chamber Soloists in Stowe, VT (Bach, Paganini, Mozart, Albeniz, Piazzola), July 15 – “Classical Heavy Metal” late night chamber music in Ottawa, Ontario, July 16 – recital with Menahem Pressler in Ottawa, Ontario (Mozart, Schubert, Franck), July 17 – Brahms Piano Quintet with Menahem Pressler in Ottawa, Ontario, July 18-23 – teaching at the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp including a July 20 performance, July 24 – master class for the Sphinx Performance Academy in Chicago, IL, July 25 – 17th Century English music with Trio Settecento for the Viola da Gamba Society of Ame...
2011-07-20
37 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 63: The Violin's Awesome Medieval Ancestors, the Rebec and Vielle!
Episode 63: The Violin’s Awesome Medieval Ancestors, the Rebec and Vielle! Upcoming Events: June 16 – Trio Settecento live on WGBH, June 17 – Trio Settecento at the Boston Early Music Festival, June 27-29 – Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp at Berklee College in Boston, July 4 – Barber Concerto with the Orquesta Filamonica de Montevideo in Uruguay Inquiries from my Inbox: assindiastignani asks, “There are some videos of you rehearsing, talking about, playing bits and pieces of the Bruch Scottish Fantasy. Do you have anywhere a complete performance of the work with you and orchestra? I'd really love it if you would put it o...
2011-06-16
53 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 62: "Blues and High Spirits" - Rachel Barton Pine on St. Paul Sunday
Episode 62: “Blues and High Spirits” - Rachel Barton Pine on St. Paul SundayUpcoming Events: May 26 – Chausson Concerto at the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, May 28 – Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 and Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence at the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, June 3 – recording Montsalvatge’s Poema concertante with the NDR in Hanover, Germany, June 12 – recital for the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in Florida.Inquiries from my Inbox: Jason writes: “Hey! Last night, I went to see Sepultura. The first openers were all bands I knew and somewhat liked. Most of them played tight, well-rehearsed, energetic and in...
2011-05-25
1h 13
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 61: String Instrument Care 101
Episode 61: String Instrument Care 101 Upcoming Events: May 7 – Brahms Concerto with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, May 14 – Brahms Concerto with the Shreveport Symphony in Louisiana, May 15 – chamber music for the Norton Building Concert Series in Lockport, IL, May 19 – Brahms Concerto with the Monterrey Symphony in Mexico, May 22 – recital in Wayne, IL featuring music by Mozart, Strauss, Janacek, Beach and Ravel Inquiries from my Inbox: BBC Music Magazine asks: “If you were stranded on a desert island, what luxury item, what book, and what recording would you want to have with you?” Random Musical Thought: Steve Hashimoto writes...
2011-05-05
34 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 60: Why are you holding the violin like THAT? The surprising true story of early violin playing
Episode 60: Why are you holding the violin like THAT? The surprising true story of early violin playing Upcoming Events: April 19 - Haydn Seven Last Words of Christ in Chicago, April 23 - master class for the Music Institute of Chicago's Academy program, April 29 - master class and heavy metal concert at North Central College in Naperville, IL, April 30 - recital "Liszt and Beyond" at North Central College in Naperville, IL Inquiries from my Inbox: Jean-Jacques asks, “Sounds fun to be on the road, but does it ever get to you? I have lived a lot of place...
2011-04-13
1h 06
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 59: Interaction! A Revolutionary Approach to Connecting with and Captivating Your Audience
Episode 59: Interaction! A Revolutionary Approach to Connecting with and Captivating Your Audience Upcoming Events: April 2 - Trio Settecento in a program of 17th Century English music at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington in Illinois, April 9 - Clement Concerto with the Netherlands Radio Kamer Filharmonie at the Concertgebouw, broadcast live on www.radio4.nl at 2:15pm Amsterdam timeInquiries from my Inbox: Allison writes: “Knowing you are an awfully busy lady, I will get right to the point. I recently purchased your "American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell" CD, and absolutely fell in love with your rendition of...
2011-03-30
1h 31
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 58: Can playing rock music on your string instrument actually be ... gasp ... good for you?
Episode 58: Can playing rock music on your string instrument actually be ... gasp ... good for you? Upcoming Events: February 11 - Tchaikovsky Concert with the Bilkent Symphony in Ankara, Turkey, February 13 and 14 - Trio Settecento at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, DC, February 23 and 24 - Glazunov Concerto with the Bournemouth Symphony, February 27 - recital for the Ladies' Morning Musical Club in Montreal Inquiries from my Inbox: Christopher asks, “My school is holding auditions for its annual Bach festival, and the conductor gave us the entire B Minor Mass to practice. However, practicing the entire thing front to back is...
2011-02-09
51 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 57: Scotland's Music - a radio program with John Purser
Episode 57: Scotland's Music - a radio program with John Purser Upcoming Events: January 22 - Beethoven Concerto with the Riverside County Philharmonic in California, January 29 - Brahms Concerto with the Springfield Symphony in Massachusetts, February 5 - Ravel's Tzigane and Mozart Concerto No. 5 with the Springfield Symphony in Missouri. Inquiries from my Inbox: 9-year-old Abigail asks, "Would you please tell me some things about you and your violin that I could use in my school presentation?" Random Musical Thought: Maud Powell's record company urged her to record popular music instead of only classical. She responded th...
2011-01-19
56 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 56: When hard work and talent aren't enough - the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation is here to help!
Episode 56: When hard work and talent aren't enough - the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation is here to help! Upcoming Events: January 15 and 16 - Beethoven Concerto with the Illinois Philharmonic, January 16 - appearance at the Chicago Music Awards. Please visit http://martinsinterculture.com/cma-nominees.html by December 31 and vote for me in Category 7 "Best Classical Entertainer" and vote for my band, Earthen Grave, in Category 3 "Best New Entertainer." Thanks! Inquiries from my Inbox: ViolaNerd6 asks, "Are you planning on arranging your Happy Birthday Variations for viola any time soon?" Random Musical Thought: As you c...
2010-12-28
1h 07
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 55: An American Masterpiece: The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
Episode 55: An American Masterpiece: The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto Inquiries from my Inbox: Michael asks, "Hi Rachel. Random question of the day... What type of violin case do you use?" Random Musical Thought: As you consider your year-end charitable giving, please remember the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation, which is enhancing the lives of so many young musicians. Visit www.rebf.org for more information and to make a tax-deductible, secure online donation. A conversation with renowned violin pedagogues Almita and Roland Vamos about the Samuel Barber Violin Concerto, recorded on January 7, 2009. Includes questions pos...
2010-12-14
1h 08
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 54: Seven cool new pieces for unaccompanied violin!
Episode 54: Seven cool new pieces for unaccompanied violin! Upcoming events: November 27 - Barber Concerto with the Orquestra Sinfonica Brasileira in Rio de Janeiro, November 28 and 29 - Barber Concerto with the Orquestra Sinfonica Brasileira and Maestro Roberto Minczuk in Sao Paolo, December 2 - unaccompanied recital for Bargemusic in Brooklyn, New York: Bach D Minor Partita, Ysaye Sonata No. 4, works dedicated to Ms. Pine by Augusta Read Thomas, Jose Serebrier, Luis Jorge Gonzalez, Fred Onovwerosuoke, Yale Strom, Philip Pan, and Edgar Gabriel, Ballada Espagnola arr. Jesus Florido, Asturias by Albeniz arr. Rachel Barton Pine Inquiries from my...
2010-11-23
1h 12
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 53: The beautiful science of strings
Episode 53: The beautiful science of strings Upcoming events: January 24 - private performance in West Palm Beach, Florida, January 28 - private soiree in Chicago, January 30 - master class at Virginia Commonwealth University, January 31 - recital at Virginia Commonwealth University (works of Dvorak, Brahms, Corigliano, Bauer, Gilbert, and Sousa) Inquiries from my Inbox: A neighbor in my elevator asks, "Who is your dressmaker?" You can contact my wonderful dressmaker, Julia Needlman, at 773-750-2180 or julianeedlman@sbcglobal.net.Random Musical Thought: If I had to make an unbreakable vow, I would place my hand on the Bach...
2009-01-23
49 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 52: Getting the scoop on Franz Clement from a renowned British musicologist
Episode 52: Getting the scoop on Franz Clement from a renowned British musicologist Upcoming events: January 10 - recital at the El Paso Festival, January 15 - master class at Centerville High School in Dayton, Ohio, January 16 and 17 - Roque Cordero Concerto with the Dayton Philharmonic Inquiries from my Inbox: Vicki writes, "Later next month I am performing 'Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso' by Saint-Saens with my youth orchestra. However, I cannot find any information about the piece itself, only a biography of Saint-Saens. Could you please direct me to a source?" Random Musical Thought: Composer Ned Rorem says, "Arguably, no artist grows up: If...
2009-01-13
37 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 51: Writing your own cadenza - don't be scared, it's fun!
Episode 51: Writing your own cadenza - don't be scared, it's fun! Upcoming events: November 11 - London debut - Brahms Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic, November 13-15 - residency at Morehead State University in Kentucky, November 23 and 24 - Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso and Sarasate Carmen Fantasy with the Ars Viva Symphony in Skokie, Illinois Inquiries from my Inbox: Whitney asks, "Do you offer or recommend any classical workshops for the summer?" For a searchable database of summer music programs, visit www.allthingsstrings.com/search/ssg/advancedsearch.aspx. Random Musical Thought: What if violin stud...
2008-11-11
17 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 50: Fantasies on Beethoven's Violin Concerto (a.k.a. my cadenzas)
Episode 50: Fantasies on Beethoven's Violin Concerto (a.k.a. my cadenzas) Upcoming events: October 3 - private event honoring Augusta Read Thomas, October 9 – Ravel Tzigane and Sarasate Zigeunerweisen and Carmen Fantasy with the Iceland Symphony, October 11 – children"s concert with the Iceland Symphony Inquiries from my Inbox: Will asks, "Do you ever hang out with other soloists?" Random Musical Thought: Verdi says, "I adored and I adore this art; and when I am alone and am wrestling with my notes, then my heart pounds, tears stream from my eyes, and the emotions and pleasures are...
2008-10-01
31 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 49: The Beethoven Violin Concerto's forgotten origins - introducing Franz Clement and his concerto
Episode 49: The Beethoven Violin Concerto's forgotten origins - introducing Franz Clement and his concerto - Upcoming Events: September 21 - unaccompanied multi-genre recital for Performers of Westchester in New York, September 25 - fundraiser for at-risk youth in Chicago suburbs, September 26 and 28 - Italian baroque music with the Callipygian Players in Chicago- Inquiries from my Inbox: Mark S. asks, "What other physical conditioning do you do in addition to practicing?" - Random Musical Thought: Music journalist Ken Smith says, "If playing a piece of music is like walking through the composer's world, then contemporary...
2008-09-17
25 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 48: Woodworms and the Three S's? Luthier Paul Becker discusses violin maintenance, restoration, and tonal adjustment
Episode 48: Woodworms and the Three S's? Luthier Paul Becker discusses violin maintenance, restoration, and tonal adjustment - Upcoming Events: September 7 – master class for the PeakHarmonic Youth Orchestra in Colorado Springs, September 9 – Beethoven Concerto with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, September 12 and 13 – Tchaikovsky Concerto with the Boise Philharmonic - Inquiries from my Inbox: lilrose09 asks for advice about left-hand pizzicato. - Random Musical Thought: composer Paul Dukas says "There is no such thing as new music – there are only new musicians" and composer Igor Stravinsky says "Modern music does not exist. We speak in a different language...
2008-09-03
59 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 47: The second coolest family of string instruments - all about the viola da gamba.
Episode 47: The second coolest family of string instruments - all about the viola da gamba.- Inquiries from my Inbox: Carlos Marquina asks, "I'd like to know if you're gonna do more with the viola d'amore. Have you taken a crack at the viola da gamba?"- A conversation with early music specialist John Mark Rozendaal about the history of viola da gamba and his innovative method for teaching it to children. Includes the Prelude in Bb from Christopher Simpson's "Division Viol" from John Mark's new CD, "Breaking the Ground, " http://jmrozendaal.com/music/index.html...
2008-08-20
33 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 46: More about the d'more: the fascinating 14-stringed cousin of the violin and its enthusiasts
Episode 46: More about the d'more: the fascinating 14-stringed cousin of the violin and its enthusiasts - Inquiries from my Inbox: Alise Svoboda asks: Do you do master classes in the Chicagoland area for violinists that are interested in exploring jazz and rock?- Random Musical Thought: James R. Gaines writes, "A world without a sense of the transcendent and mysterious, a universe ultimately discoverable through reason alone, can only be a barren place, and the music sounding forth from such a world might be pretty but it could never be beautiful."- A conversation with Dan Th...
2008-08-14
32 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 45: The arts as a catalyst for American democracy - Exploring the world of arts policy
Episode 45: The arts as a catalyst for American democracy - Exploring the world of arts policy - Upcoming Events: teaching at Mark O'Connor's Strings Conference in San Diego through August 1, including a performance with Mark of his String Quartet No. 3 - Inquiries from my Inbox: Ray Randall asks, "Do you have any suggestions for amateur violinists about how we can practice better and play better?" - Random Musical Thought: "Practicing is teaching yourself." - A conversation with arts policy guru Nick Rabkin. To buy his book, "Putting the Arts in the Pictu...
2008-07-30
1h 11
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 44: Bringing sound to life - the violins of Jan Van Rooyen
Episode 44: Bringing sound to life - the violins of Jan Van Rooyen - Upcoming Events: Bravo! Vail Festival in Colorado - Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade for String Quartet on June 22, Raff String Octet and Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola in Bb on June 23 - Inquiries from my Inbox: Benjamin K. asks, "What are some of your latest repertoire discoveries?" - Random Musical Thought: How do you decide if your group is a "chamber ensemble" or a "band?" - A conversation with luthier Jan Van Rooyen. For more information about Jan and h...
2008-07-23
39 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 43: Violinist.com, an online community for violin enthusiasts
Episode 43: Violinist.com, an online community for violin enthusiasts- Upcoming Events: Bravo! Vail Festival in Colorado - Danzi Flute Quartet with Eugenia Zukerman on June 21, Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade for String Quartet on June 22, Raff String Octet and Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola in Bb on June 23- Inquiries from my Inbox: a recorded question about participating in Celtic jam sessions from Tim from Pennsylvania- Random Musical Thought: the music of Liszt can be considered "Revolutionary" Romanticism while the music of Brahms can be considered "Evolutionary" Romanticism...
2008-07-16
30 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 42: Discovering the exotic flavors of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole
Episode 42: Discovering the exotic flavors of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole - Inquiries from my Inbox: Ron Gorthuis asks, "Do you give lessons?" - Random Musical Thought: Plato says, "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." - An exploration of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole with Venezuelan violinist Jesus Florido. Jesus explains how to interpret the rhythms and where to put inflections. total playing time: 42:58 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Would you like to be featured on Violin...
2008-07-09
42 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 41: Life without a conductor: a conversation with the New Century Chamber Orchestra.
Episode 41: Life without a conductor: a conversation with the New Century Chamber Orchestra. - Inquiries from my Inbox: Larry Samuels asks, "What makers and qualities do you look for in your violin bows?" - Random Musical Thought: Pop musician John Mayer compares Guitar Hero to "one of those amusement park cars on a track" whereas playing a real instrument is like driving "a Ferrari." - A conversation with members of New Century Chamber Orchestra, a conductor-less ensemble in California's Bay area. For more information, please visit www.ncco.org. For information about the docum...
2008-07-01
31 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 40: So you want to start a festival do you?
Episode 40: So you want to start a festival do you? - Inquiries from my Inbox: a violinist from Wisconsin asks, "When you said to practice the same amount every day, does that mean I shouldn't ever do any extra practicing?" - Random Musical Thought: Being "in" the music or being "above" the music. - Denis Brott, artistic director of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, talks about how he started his festival, his programming ideas, what it takes to run the festival each year, combining Bach and hip-hop (!), and...
2008-06-24
37 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 39: Music for Life! A revolutionary idea for classical concert presentation.
Episode 39: Music for Life! A revolutionary idea for classical concert presentation. - Upcoming Events: June 20 - benefit gala for Chicago's Suzuki-Orff School - Inquiries from my Inbox: A violinist from Wisconsin asks, "Is it better to sit or stand when practicing?" - Random Musical Thought: Are arrangements of rock songs performed on acoustic string instruments chamber music? - A conversation with Ars Viva's Alan Heatherington and Gayle Heatherington and the Music Institute of Chicago's Ted Rubenstein. Music for Life! is a unique new program which makes classical music concerts a family activity, accessible to parents and beneficial to children. For more infor...
2008-06-18
18 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 38: Tips for making audio and video recordings for auditions
Episode 38: Tips for making audio and video recordings for auditions - Upcoming Events: June 10 in San Francisco - works by Chevalier de Saint-Georges, George Walker, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and Brahms as guest leader of the New Century Chamber Orchestra; June 14 at the Amelia Island Festival in Florida - German and French Baroque Sonatas with Trio Settecento and the Rheinberger Concerto for violin, cello, and organ - Inquiries from my Inbox: 11-year-old Nancy asks, "Do ever have any trouble with tendonitis?" - Random Musical Thought: How widespread is the practice of "solfege-ing around? ...
2008-06-10
23 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 37: Containing your clutter - tips for storing your sheet music
Episode 37: Containing your clutter - tips for storing your sheet music - Upcoming Events: works by Chevalier de Saint-Georges, George Walker, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and Brahms as guest leader of the New Century Chamber Orchestra: June 5 in Berkeley, June 6 in Palo Alto, June 8 in San Rafael, and June 10 in San Francisco - Inquiries from my Inbox: 11-year-old Nancy asks, "What do you use for a shoulder rest?" - Random Musical Thought: What if there canned music was played before and after classical concerts like at rock and folk m...
2008-06-04
24 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 36: Plucking and bowing at the same time - one violinist sounds like two!
Episode 36: Plucking and bowing at the same time - one violinist sounds like two! - Inquiries from my Inbox: 12-year-old Becky asks, "How do you learn to pluck and play at the same time?" - Random Musical Thought: The unanswerable question, "How many concerts do you play each year?" - One of the coolest violin techniques ever invented - left-hand pizzicato and bowing simultaneously. Includes musical excerpts from Paganini's Caprice No. 24, Paganini's Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento Variations, Ernst's Last Rose of Summer Variations, Paganini's The Witches, Mark O'Connor's Caprice No. 4, and my...
2008-06-03
24 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 35: Kirk Muspratt's innovative ideas about demystifying classical music
Episode 35: Kirk Muspratt's innovative ideas about demystifying classical music - Upcoming Events: Montreal Chamber Music Festival: May 20 - Martinu Madrigals for violin and viola; May 21 - Bach's Goldberg Variations for string trio; May 22 - solo recital "From Mozart to Metallica": May 24 - Beethoven Marathon including the "Archduke" piano trio, Op. 95 string quartet, "Kreutzer" sonata, and Septet - Inquiries from my Inbox: Caitlin asks, "How can I fix my left-hand pinky?" - Random Musical Thought: Oscar Shumsky says, "It's not the bowings you do, but how you do the bowings." - A conv...
2008-05-28
49 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 34: Tips for preparing for orchestral auditions
Episode 34: Tips for preparing for orchestral auditions - Upcoming Events: May 17 - Bruch Scottish Fantasy with the Puerto Rico Symphony - Inquiries from my Inbox: Bruce asks, "Is it unusual for a soloist like yourself to have put in a lot of time as an orchestral player?" - Random Musical Thought: Theologian Marcus J. Borg said, "Being part of a community that hears words and music from hundreds and even thousands of years ago delivers us from the provincialism of the present." - Tips for preparing for orchestral auditions: highlight things l...
2008-05-13
21 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 33: Tips for the day of a competition or an audition
Episode 33: Tips for the day of a competition or an audition - Upcoming Events: May 10 - performance at benefit gala for Chicago's Ars Viva Symphony - Inquiries from my Inbox: Bill asks, "Why did you choose to change the tempo between the AC/DC and your own pieces?? - Random Musical Thought: Why weren't any classical musicians included in the recent internet gossip story about musicians caught picking their noses? - Tips for the day of a competition or an audition: concentrate on play...
2008-05-07
23 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 32: Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions
Episode 32: Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions - Upcoming events: April 25 and 26 - Beethoven Concerto with the New Philharmonic in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, April 27 - recital with pianist Matthew Hagle in Lake Forest, Illinois (music of Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Ravel)- Inquiries From My Inbox: A violinist from the Columbus (Georgia) Symphony asks, "What's that fuzzy stuff on your chinrest?" - Random Musical Thought: Albert Schweitzer says "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life; music and cats." - Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions: ge...
2008-04-23
31 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 31: Some of my favorite books about music and why I love them
Episode 31: Some of my favorite books about music and why I love them - Upcoming events: April 17 - Beethoven Concerto with the Northwest Indiana Symphony, April 18 – English Baroque music with the period instrument ensemble Callipygian Players in Chicago, April 19 – Mendelssohn Concerto with the 100th Anniversary Alumni Orchestra at Lane Tech High School in Chicago, April 20 - English Baroque music with the period instrument ensemble Callipygian Players in Skokie, IL - Random Musical Thought: Follow-up on previous comment about musicians' clothesGroundbreaking books about violin history, repertoire, and performance practice:- The History of Violi...
2008-04-16
19 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 30: Teaching yourself to become a great improvisor!
Episode 30: Teaching yourself to become a great improvisor! - Upcoming Events: April 14 - chamber music by Poulenc, Villa-Lobos, Hahn, Turina, and Francaix with the Jupiter Chamber Players in New York City - Random Musical Thought: Cellist Zuill Bailey says: "I find a majority of concerts in classical music similar to going to an aquarium…" - A conversation with Philip Pan, concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony. Philip discusses how he went from being a strictly classical musician to becoming a great improviser in styles including rock and metal. Includes lots of good step-by-step advice about how to get started playing rock violin.
2008-04-08
27 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 29: More tips about memorization and preparing for chamber music rehearsals
Episode 29: More tips about memorization and preparing for chamber music rehearsals - Upcoming events: April 7 – master class at Crown Point High School in Northwest Indiana- Inquiries From My Inbox: CuciucGriga asks, "Where did you study?" - Random Musical Thought: Why does Henle clutter up its "urtext? editions with too many editorial suggestions?- More tips about memorization: re-memorizing a piece you've played before (especially if you change fingerings or bowings), memorizing dynamics and articulations and tempo markings (not just notes and fingering and bowings).- More tips about preparing for...
2008-04-01
13 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 28: What in the world is Neo-Classical Metal?
Episode 28: What in the world is Neo-Classical Metal? - Upcoming events: March 25 - special concert with violinist/composer Mark O'Connor and Irish fiddler Liz Carroll at the Chicago Cultural Center, March 29 - Dvorak Concerto with the Columbus Symphony (GA) - Inquiries From My Inbox: many people ask, "Why is your chinrest in the middle of the violin?" - Random Musical Thought: Violinists and violists are less fortunate than most other instrumentalists because we can't wear necklaces or dangling earrings when we play our instruments. - Exploring neo-classical metal: explanation of the "neo-c...
2008-03-25
43 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 27: Mozart's amazing Violin and Viola Duos with guest violist Eric Nowlin
Episode 27: Mozart's amazing Violin and Viola Duos with guest violist Eric Nowlin- Upcoming Events: March 18 - Haydn Seven Last Words of Christ at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel with homilies by eight different faith leaders and speakers (with violinist Mathias Tacke and violist Richard Young from the Vermeer Quartet and cellist Wendy Warner), March 20, 21 and 22 - Corigliano's Red Violin Chaconne and Ravel's Tzigane with the Jacksonville Symphony (FL)- Inquires From My Inbox: sonofaguitar asks, "Where do you find the music for the Pibroch (Mackenzie's Lament) that you play on your YouTube video??
2008-03-19
26 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 26: Preparing for chamber music rehearsals - how to expedite the process
Episode 26: Preparing for chamber music rehearsals - how to expedite the process - Upcoming Events: March 18 Haydn Seven Last Words of Christ at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel with homilies by eight different faith leaders and speakers (with violinist Mathias Tacke and violist Richard Young from the Vermeer Quartet and cellist Wendy Warner) - Inquires From My Inbox: Fastopen asks "Who is your violin luthier?" - Random Musical Thought: I believe that musicians who are full of great joy can create music that is just as pro...
2008-03-12
24 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 25: Meet the Viola d'Amore, a 14-Stringed Cousin of the Violin!
- Inquires From My Inbox: Caveman147 asks "Do you use the same violin when you play Sweet Home Chicago?" - Random Musical Thought: Why can't you buy embroidered patches of classical composers or performers? - All about the viola d'amore: its construction, its history, what it sounds like, how it's tuned, learning how to play it, famous composers who wrote for it, and where to call for information about buying one. To learn more about the viola d'amore, you can visit: The Viola d'amore Society of America or ...
2008-03-04
18 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 24: Memorization - The Conscious and the Subconscious Working Together
- Upcoming Events: Feb. 28 panel discussion at the American String Teachers Association convention in Albuquerque; March 3 chamber music performances in New York City (Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Spohr) - Inquires From My Inbox: Fiddlerfrank asks "Will you be recording the Bach 6 Sonatas and Partitas soon?" - Random Musical Thought: Excerpt from violist Richard Young's book "Echoes from Calvary" - Memorization: How to be confident that your piece of music is programmed into in your muscles and reflexes (your subconscious, physical memory) and securely in your brain (your conscious memory). total playing time: 12:38 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Would you like to be f...
2008-02-26
10 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 23: Rachel Barton Pine discusses Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine describes the dramatic circumstances of Tchaikovsky's life that directly impacted the composition of his violin concerto and its initial negative reception. Also mentioned are the cuts and additions perpetrated by Leopold Auer. Includes many musical examples.playing time: 20:36 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to: rachelbartonpine@aol.com Thanks for listening! visit Rachel online: www.rachelbartonpine.com
2008-01-28
27 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 22: Rachel Barton Pine talks with Ralph Berkowitz
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks with legendary pianist Ralph Berkowitz, age 97. Mr. Berkowitz shares stories about his life in music including his many years as collaborator to cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, directing the Tanglewood Festival, and the private premiere of the Barber Violin Concerto at which he was present. This conversation was recorded at Mr. Berkowitz's home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 18, 2007.playing time: 15:23 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachm...
2008-01-12
20 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 21: Rachel Barton Pine talks with Maestro Gil Shohat
Rachel Barton Pine talks with Maestro Gil Shohat, music director of the Israel Chamber Orchestra, about wide-ranging topics including his activity as a composer, performing Brahms with a chamber orchestra, and the ICO's recent performance of Pink Floyd's music. This conversation was recorded in Tel Aviv on October 17, 2007. For more information about Maestro Shohat, please visit www.gilshohat.com.playing time: 21:52 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to: ra...
2008-01-05
22 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 20: Rachel Barton Pine talks with Israel Bar-On of the Israel Chamber Music Societies
Rachel Barton Pine talks with Israel Bar-On of the Israel Chamber Music Societies. Recorded on October 17 in Ramat-Gan.playing time: 26:31 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to: rachelbartonpine@aol.com Thanks for listening! visit Rachel online: www.rachelbartonpine.comwww.myspace.com/rachelbartonpinewww.youtube.com/RachelBartonPine Rachel Barton Pine's podcast is produced by Windy Apple Studios ww...
2007-12-15
26 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 19: Rachel Barton Pine discusses violinist Joseph Joachim
Rachel Barton Pine discusses the great 19th Century violinist Joseph Joachim on the 100th anniversary of his death, and considers his enduring influence as a violinist, educator, and composer. Includes musical examples from the Brahms Violin Concerto, written for Joachim, and an anecdote about Van Halen.playing time: 12:50 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to: rachelbartonpine@aol.com Thanks for listening! visit Rachel online: ww...
2007-12-07
13 min
Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 18: Rachel Barton Pine discusses Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major
Rachel Barton Pine shares her thoughts about the Concerto No. 5 in A Major by Mozart, including the "mini opera plot" in the first movement, and the "faux-Turkish" section in the last movement. Includes many musical examples.playing time: 12:20 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to: rachelbartonpine@aol.com Thanks for listening! visit Rachel online: www.rachelbartonpine.comwww.myspace.com/rachelbartonpine
2007-11-27
12 min