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Hye Jams RadioChocolate StrawberriesChummy Inc. presents "Late Night with Armine Tatoyan" on Hye Jams Radio, coming to you from Chummy Studios--Armenia.
Princess Armine is back with melted chocolate and strawberries for you to enjoy while she ushers in the amazing jams to help you wind down your evening.
Check out amazing New Jams from Marat Khachatryan, Gor Yepremyan, Hovo and Erik Gevorgyan.
Plus Hits you know and love from Sarina Cross, Emil Peghosyan, Armenchik, Paul Baghdadlian, Ladaniva, Edgar Gevorgyan, Harout Balyan, Raffi Altunyan, Arshak, Super Sako, Zoya, Artur Arakelyan and Tigran Asatryan--to name a few.
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Hye Jams RadioCiao BellaChummy Inc. presents "Late Night with Armine Tatoyan" on Hye Jams Radio, coming to you from Chummy Studios--Armenia.
In English we say, "Hello Beautiful." In Italian they say, "CIAO BELLA" and it sounds so much more special. Especially when it's said with an Armenian accent like our host from Yerevan when she professes it with her sweet voice. This show gives you the perfect Late Night blend of music to relax you and get you ready for bed.
Check out amazing New Jams from Spartak Arakelyan, SPO, Suro, Super Sako, Sarkis Yacoubian and Artash Zakyan.2022-07-201h 01
Let's Talk Off The PodiumEp. 145: Zartonk Academy with Anna and ArtyomLet's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Guests: Anna S. Demerjian and Artyom Manukyan In this episode we talk about Zartonk Academy with Anna and Artyom. Anna is the Development Director of Zartonk Academy and Artyom is a cellist, composer, and rapper who will be teaching at the academy. This year, the Academy will be based in Artsakh with renowned artists and educators. Learn about Zartonk Academy and Donate here: https://www.atkenarmenianfoundation.c... © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 20222022-06-0731 min
Hye Jams RadioPucker Up ButtercupChummy Inc. presents "Late Night with Armine Tatoyan" on Hye Jams Radio, coming to you from Chummy Studios--Armenia.
Show host, Armine Tatoyan has a kiss for you before bed as she has selected the perfect songs to wind your night down with.
Check out New jams from Arik Dumikyan, Martin Mkrtchyan, Saro Tovmasyan and Arkadi Dumikyan.
Plus Hits you know and love from Vache Amaryan, Tigran Asatryan, Kristina Si, Malena, Edgar Gevorgyan, Anush Petrosyan, Maluma, Arthur Arakelyan, KAN, Harout Khatchoyan, Erik Karapetyan and Sarina Cross—to name a few.
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Let's Talk Off The PodiumJoseph Bohigian, composer and performerJoseph Bohigian is a composer and performer whose cross-cultural experience as an Armenian-American is a defining message in his music. His work explores the expression of exile, cultural reunification, and identity maintenance in diaspora. His music, described as “delightfully accessible and inventive” (SoundWordSight), has been heard around the world at the Oregon Bach Festival, June in Buffalo, Walt Disney Concert Hall, New Music on the Point Festival, TENOR Conference (Melbourne), and Aram Khachaturian Museum Hall. His recent piece Khazeri Yerazhshtutyun focuses on the gesturality of the ancient Armenian musical script called khaz and was written for the Festival Mixtur Comp...2021-01-2630 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEugenia Forteza, "We don't just make pretty music, it has a message."Ep. 143: Eugenia Forteza, opera singer and founder of 360 of Opera. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Eugenia Forteza joins the podcast for a second time during the pandemic (recorded on Dec. 21, 2020). In this podcast we talk about Eugenia's busy schedule during the pandemic, what various arts organizations have done during this time, getting married and much more. Eugenia is the founder of 360 of Opera which has a tremendous following in the opera world and beyond. Eugenia currently resides in NYC, where she freelances as a vocalist, actor and model. She is...2021-01-1347 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJoe Kinzer, ethnographer, archivist, and ethnomusicologistEp. 142: Joe Kinzer, ethnographer, archivist, and ethnomusicologist Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. From Joe Kinzer's website: I am an ethnographer, archivist, and ethnomusicologist specializing in issues of identity and religious expression in Asian musical contexts. I am the Senior Curatorial Assistant in the Archive of World Music at Harvard’s Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, as well as an Affiliate Faculty member at Antioch University. My work focuses on musicians, audiences, and asking ethnographic questions about objects, such as musical instruments and sound recordings, and how the contrapuntality of...2020-12-1641 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDavid Korevaar, "You can access the world, it's not easy to reach the world..."Ep. 141: David Korevaar, "You can access the world, it's not easy to reach the world..." Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode Korevaar talks about his studies with Earl Wild and David Diamond, recordings, teachings and much more. Hailed for his “wonderfully warm, pliant, spontaneous playing” by the Washington Post, award winning pianist David Korevaar is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. Korevaar has performed and given master classes throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. Recent highlights include recitals and master clas...2020-12-0846 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumLeslie Mandoki, "Music is the greatest unifier.."Ep. 140: Leslie Mandoki, "Music is the greatest unifier.." Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode rockstar Leslie Mandoki talks about his early years in Hungary, being a refugee in Germany and eventual rise to stardom. In 1991, Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, and Al Di Meola became founding members of Leslie Mandoki’s band project ManDoki Soulmates, and for almost three decades, Leslie Mandoki has continued to unite a “who is who” of the icons of Anglo-American and European rock and jazz- rock in the Mandoki Soulmates band. The remark...2020-11-3046 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRose Gear, executive director and bassistEp. 139: Rose Gear, executive director and bassist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode Rose speaks about her passion for hiking, capoeira, professional career as a bassist, move to PNW to work with the Seattle Symphony and Ludovic Morlot, finding a new bass, working as a Executive Director and more. Rose Gear, an experienced music and arts administrator, business professional and musician, has been appointed full-time executive director of the Cascade Symphony Orchestra by the organization’s board of directors. Gear, who has served as executive assistant to the Se...2020-11-2339 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJovino Santos Neto - pianist, composer, arranger, educator.In this episode Jovino speaks about his long relationship with Hermeto Pascoal, background in biology, teaching, composing and performing. We also talk about Pascoal's boxing encounter with Miles Davis and much more. Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. 2020-11-1749 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJoseph Young, conductor. "Don't wait for people to open doors for you."Ep. 137: Joseph Young, conductor. "Don't wait for people to open doors for you." Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode Joseph talks about his early career as a high school band conductor, studying with Marin Alsop at the the Cabrillo Festival, attending the Peabody Conservatory and working as an assistant at the Baltimore Symphony. He also speaks about New Music USA, Amplifying Voices, conducting competitions, running, yoga, working with Robert Spano, stepping in to conduct at last minute, life changing moments (one of which is becoming an uncle) and...2020-11-0240 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumVanessa Reed, President and CEO of New Music USAEp. 136: Vanessa Reed, President and CEO of New Music USA. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Vanessa Reed is excited to be joining New Music USA as President and CEO following just over a decade with PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading funder of new music and talent development. During her time at this specialist new music agency, Vanessa significantly increased support available to diverse music creators at critical stages in their careers and repositioned the Foundation as international advocate and go-to partner for major new music collaborations. Her leadership of strategy and ou...2020-10-2642 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumTeni Odabashian, non-musical guestEp. 135: Teni Odabashian, non-musical guest. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. This is the first time in over 130 that I am featuring a guest who is not a musician. Teni has been one of the early supporters of the podcast and it was a pleasure to speak with her on the show. In this episode Teni talks about being a working mom, traveling, treasured possessions, Paul McCartney, Charles Aznavour, listening to music with her father, Armenian heritage, growing up in LA and much more. © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 20202020-10-2630 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumTHE RECAP with George Jackson, principal guest contributorEp. 134: THE RECAP with George Jackson, principal guest contributor. This the second episode of the RECAP series with conductor George Jackson. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast we talk about the state of orchestras during the pandemic, positives and negatives of state sponsored orchestra, blind auditions, repertoire for chamber orchestra and more. We also talk about past composers we would have enjoyed corresponding with. For more information about George Jackson please visit: http://www.georgejackson.net/ © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 20202020-10-1938 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAbo Gumroyan, Grammy winning bassistEp. 133: Abo Gumroyan, Grammy winning bassist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Grammy Award-winning electric and double bassist Abe Gumroyan crosses musical borders on a daily basis. His diverse musical background has allowed him to perform a wide range of genres ranging from salsa and Latin jazz to traditional Armenian and ethnic fusion to classical. The son of Armenian immigrants, Abe was born in Los Angeles, CA and began double bass studies at the age of 9. A frequent guest with the San Francisco and San Diego Symphony Orchestras, Abe has had the unique...2020-10-1256 min
Podium TimePT91: “Let’s Talk Off The Podium,” with Tigran ArakelyanToday we're very excited to feature a fellow conductor and podcaster, Tigran Arakelyan. Tigran is the host of Let's Talk Off The Podium, a podcast of interviews with professional musicians of all disciplines, including Classical and Jazz. Today we talk about the variety of guests and musicians that Tigran on his podcast and his new radio show, how we can do the best possible with the orchestra that we have, whether that’s a professional, community, or youth group, and where to start if you've never listened to Let's Talk Off The Podium.After this episode, check ou...2020-09-2847 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJeremy D. Cuebas, conductor and podcasterColorado-based conductor Jeremy D. Cuebas is quickly establishing himself as a symphonic, operatic, and contemporary musician in the Denver area. He acts as assistant conductor with the Fort Collins Symphony, will soon be starting as the first assistant conductor with the Aurora Symphony, and is regularly invited to lead ensembles as diverse as, Opera Fort Collins, the It Could Be Anything new music ensemble, and the Boulder Concert Band. Jeremy is the founder and co-host of Podium Time, a podcast of interviews and discussions with emerging and established conductors. In August 2019, Jeremy was invited to join the...2020-09-2835 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumHarp and Plow, Americana duoEp. 131: Harp and Plow, Americana duo. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Harp & Plow is a husband-and-wife Americana duo that combines a classically trained harpist and a blues-based guitarist, singer/songwriter. These talents create a unique, musical experience that explores American roots music with a modern approach. DEBUT SINGLE “Pastures of Plenty” is now available on all digital platforms! https://song.link/x47C3PthKFv84 For more information about Harp and Plow please visit: https://www.harpandplow.com/ © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 20202020-09-2137 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEvan Meccarello, conductorEvan Meccarello was recently appointed Music Director of the Binghamton Community Orchestra. Meccarello is committed to new explorations in classical music and engaging with communities across the Northeast. Meccarello is committed to new explorations in classical music and engaging with communities across the Northeast. Meccarello’s conducting experience spans professional, collegiate, youth, and civic ensembles. Based in Rochester, he is Founder and Director of the Hochstein Alumni Orchestra, a community of musicians that rally around the cause of affordable music lessons. Over ten years, he has commissioned five alumni of Hochstein to write orchestral works for the en...2020-09-1435 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumKris Kwapis, ‘sterling tone’ - New York TimesAcclaimed for her ‘sterling tone’ in the New York Times, Kris Kwapis appears regularly as soloist and principal trumpet with period-instrument ensembles across North America, including Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Vancouver, Pacific MusicWorks, Bach Collegium San Diego, Staunton Music Festival, Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company, Tafelmusik, Bach Society of Minnesota, Oregon Bach Festival, Callipygian Players, Bourbon Baroque, and Lyra Baroque, making music with directors such as Andrew Parrott, Monica Huggett, Alexander Weimann, Barthold Kuijken, Matthew Halls, Jacques Ogg, and Masaaki Suzuki. Her playing is heard on Kleos, Naxos, ReZound, Lyrichord, Musica Omnia and Dorian labels, includ...2020-09-0748 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumBrian Kai Chin, musician, educator, and cultural entrepreneurEp. 128: Brian Kai Chin, musician, educator, and cultural entrepreneur. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Brian Kai Chin is a musician, educator, and cultural entrepreneur. Trained in western classical, jazz, and world traditions, Brian’s musical focus is only part of his larger vision as the founder and Executive Director of Common Tone Arts and the Chair of the Music Department at Seattle Pacific University. With a wide array of musical activity, Brian moves seamlessly between soloing as a trumpeter, freelancing for world-class orchestras, composing new music, performing with the contemporary ch...2020-08-3147 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumStephen Williamson, principal clarinetist of the Chicago SymphonyEp. 127: Stephen Williamson, principal clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony. In this podcast we talk about Williamson's journey from the Metropolitan Opera to Chicago Symphony and the New York Philharmonic. He talks about playing jazz piano, starting the saxophone before switching to clarinet, playing principal clarinet as a sophomore at the Eastman School of Music, having four chances to audition for the Chicago Symphony, family, weightlifting and much more! Stephen Williamson is the principal clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, appointed in 2011 by Maestro Riccardo Muti. Mr. Williamson was formerly the principal clarinetist of the New...2020-08-2653 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMichael Christie, Grammy award-winning conductorGrammy award-winning conductor Michael Christie, newly appointed Music Director of the New West Symphony, is a thoughtfully innovative conductor, equally at home in the symphonic and opera worlds, who is focused on making the audience experience at his performances entertaining, enlightening, and enriching. Christie won a 2019 Grammy Award (Best Opera Recording) for the world premiere recording of Mason Bates’ The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with The Santa Fe Opera (PENTATONE), and was featured in Opera News in August 2012 as one of 25 people believed to “break out and become major forces in the field in the coming deca...2020-08-2344 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDonato Cabrera, conductorEp. 125: Donato Cabrera, conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Donato Cabrera is the Music Director of the California Symphony and the Las Vegas Philharmonic. He served as the Resident Conductor of the San Francisco Symphony and the Wattis Foundation Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra from 2009-2016. Cabrera is one of only a handful of conductors in history who has conducted performances with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, and the San Francisco Ballet. Since Cabrera's appointment as Music Director in 2013 of the California Symphony, the...2020-08-2052 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJoAnn Falletta, Grammy-winning conductorEp. 123: JoAnn Falletta, Grammy-winning conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast JoAnn Falletta talks about working with composers, programming, staying connected with the audience during the pandemic, advice to young musicians, and much more. Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta serves as Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Brevard Music Center and Artistic Adviser of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Hailed for having “Toscanini’s tight control over ensemble, Walter’s affectionate balancing of inner voices, Stokowski’s gutsy showmanship, and a co...2020-08-1739 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumLisa Bielawa, composer and vocalistEp. 123: Lisa Bielawa, composer and vocalist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast Bielawa talks about a recent project called Broadcast from Home, work with Philip Glass, time at Yale, various major projects and much more. Composer, producer, and vocalist Lisa Bielawa is a Rome Prize winner in Musical Composition and takes inspiration for her work from literary sources and close artistic collaborations. Her music has been described as “ruminative, pointillistic and harmonically slightly tart,” by The New York Times. She is the recipient of the 2017 Music Award from the...2020-08-1337 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumThe Newman & Oltman Guitar DuoEp. 122: Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode we talk about their new album, working with Leo Brouwer, commissions, hobbies, working in time of a pandemic and much more. Hailed as a “revelation to hear” by The Washington Post, the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo’s phenomenal musicianship places them solidly at the top of their field. Their innovative programming, matchless technique and ensemble precision, combined with their commitment to expanding the repertoire for guitar duo, make them a chamber ensemble of world renown. For mo...2020-08-1045 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumThe Recap with George Jackson2020-08-0641 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumBob Lord, CEO of PARMA RecordingsEp. 120: Bob Lord, CEO of PARMA Recordings Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode Bob Lord talks about building the PARMA Recordings, job of a CEO, journey as a bassist and his new single. He also discusses the future of his company, memorable collaborations, and much more. Bob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist and CEO of PARMA Recordings, the New Hampshire-based audio production house and parent company of the Navona, Ravello, Big Round, MMC, Capstone, and Ansonica Records label imprints. He was named one of Musical America’s “30 Prof...2020-08-0141 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumYiğit Kolat, composer. Winner of the Takemitsu Composition Award (1st prize)Ep. 119: Yiğit Kolat, composer. Winner of the Takemitsu Composition Award (1st prize). Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast Kolat talks about his education in Turkey, folk music, his compositional process, success in music competitions and much more! Yiğit Kolat is a musician, a soundmaker, and researcher. He studied the craft with some excellent musicians and soundmakers and has had the chance to share it with some excellent musicians and soundmakers. In the process, he gained some tokens and enjoyed the sense of prestige provided by them fo...2020-07-3049 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumChristopher Theofanidis, composerEp. 118: Christopher Theofanidis, composer Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this episode Mr. Theofanidis talks about his collaborations with Robert Spano, Sarah Chang, his most performed work the Rainbow Body, and working with soloists on a commissioned works. He also talks about scuba diving, cooking, having pieces performed more than once and much more. CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS (b. 12/18/67 in Dallas, Texas) has had performances by many leading orchestras from around the world, including the London Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony, the Moscow Soloists, the National...2020-07-2739 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJimmie Herrod, artist and performerEp. 117: Jimmie Herrod, artist and performer. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast we talk about Jimmie's work with the Pink Martini, touring, music education and much more! Jimmie Herrod is a Pacific Northwest-based artist and performer who now splits time between Portland, Oregon and Paris, France. He holds a Bachelors of Music degree in music composition and performance from Cornish, and a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from Portland State University. While he currently serves as an adjunct professor of jazz voice, he remains and active performer...2020-07-2343 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumInvencia Piano DuoEp. 116: Invencia Piano Duo. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast we talk about the many recordings by the duo, Florent Schmitt, martial arts, working during covid-19 and much more. If the name sounds familiar to you, it could be you have read any of the number of reviews featured in the American Record Guide, International Record Review, Fanfare, Classica, International Piano, PianoNEWS, and BBC Music magazines, among others. Founded in 2003 by Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, Invencia Piano Duo prides itself on artful, insightful, and articulate...2020-07-2059 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumElaine Mitchener, experimental vocalist, movement artist and composerIn this episode we talk about Elaine Mitchener's many projects, improvisation, music education, Jeanne Lee and much more. Elaine Mitchener is an experimental vocalist, movement artist and composer, whose work encompasses improvisation, contemporary music theatre and performance art. Born in East London to Jamaican parents, Elaine studied voice at Trinity College of Music, London and currently studies with Jacqueline Bremar. She has performed at numerous UK and European festivals, venues and galleries including Aldeburgh Music, London Contemporary Music Festival (LCMF), 56th Venice Biennale, Wysing Arts, Café Oto (London), Bluecoat (Liverpool), SAVVY Contemporary (Berlin), P...2020-07-1657 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMaria Seletskaja, conductor & former principal soloist with international ballet companiesEp. 114: Maria Seletskaja, conductor & former principal soloist with international ballet companies. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. In this podcast we talk about Maria's journey from a principal soloist with major ballet companies to a professional conducting career. She also talks about her family and work balance, passion for the violin, and much more! Estonian born Maria Seletskaja enjoyed 15 years on the international ballet stage as principal soloist with the Royal Ballet of Flanders, Staatsballett Berlin, Zürich Ballet and Estonian National Ballet. Parallel to her dancing career, Maria continued her m...2020-07-1144 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRichard Stoltzman, A Classical superstar. - NY TIMESEp. 113: Richard Stoltzman, “A Classical superstar.” - NY TIMES. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Two-time Grammy Award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman is known as a captivating recitalist, chamber musician, and jazz performer, as well as a prolific recording artist. He gave the first clarinet recitals in the histories of both the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. In 1986, Stoltzman became the first wind player to be awarded the Avery Fisher Prize. Recently he was awarded the prestigious Sanford Medal by the Yale School of Music and was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of A...2020-07-0657 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEugenia Forteza, opera singer and founder of 360 of OperaEp. 112: Eugenia Forteza, opera singer and founder of 360 of Opera. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Eugenia currently resides in NYC, where she freelances as a vocalist, actor and model. She is the Founder and Lead Editor of 360° of Opera and serves as a Board Member of Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra & Frisson Films. In this podcast we talk about tennis, marketing of opera and classical music, and much more. Eugenia also talks about starting 360 of Opera and which has grown to have tremendous success and following in the opera world and bey...2020-07-0341 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJoe Deninzon, violinistEp. 111: Joe Deninzon, violinist. “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin” Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on electric seven-string violin. Joe has worked with Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore,, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joe is the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band, Stratospheerius, which has released five acclaime...2020-07-0138 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumSharon Isbin, Grammy Award winning guitaristEp. 110: Sharon Isbin, guitarist. Grammy Award winner & founder of the Juilliard Guitar Dept. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, multiple Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin was named the 2020 Musical America Worldwide Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist ever to receive the coveted honor in its 59 year award history. Soloist with over 200 orchestras, Isbin has performed in the world’s finest halls. Winner of the Toronto, Madrid and Munich ARD Competitions, Germany’s Echo Klassik and Guitar Player’s Best Classical Guitarist awards, she performed in Sco...2020-06-3047 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of The WallisEp. 109: Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Rachel Fine is Executive Director & CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining The Wallis team in 2015, she worked as Senior Consultant for the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. Drawing upon a 22-year career in the arts as a versatile administrator, educator and fundraiser, as well as a professional classical pianist, Fine has served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO...2020-06-2746 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumGeorge Jackson, conductorEp. 108: George Jackson, conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Armed with insatiable artistic curiosity, a true performer’s instincts and the advantages of a rigorous central European training, George Jackson has earned critical acclaim for the authority and eloquence of his music-making. The British conductor’s career continues to gather momentum, propelled by landmark debuts with leading orchestras and opera companies and fuelled by his power to communicate compelling musical ideas. Jackson’s interpretation of Hänsel und Gretel for Grange Park Opera, given with the Orchestra of English National Opera i...2020-06-2354 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMichael Crusoe, timpanistEp. 107: Michael Crusoe, timpanist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Michael Crusoe is principal timpanist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1980. In addition, he also serves as principal timpanist of the Seattle Opera Association and the Mostly Mozart Summer Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center in New York. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Washington, he served as percussion instructor at the Waterloo Music Festival in New Jersey and has taught at Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University. Crusoe can be heard with the Seattle Symphony...2020-06-2238 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumYolanda KondonassisEp. 106: Yolanda Kondonassis, one of the world's premier solo harpists. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Yolanda Kondonassis is celebrated as one of the world’s premier solo harpists and is widely regarded as today’s most recorded classical harpist. Hailed as “viscerally exciting” (The Chicago Tribune) and a “brilliant and expressive player” (The Dallas Morning News), she has performed around the globe as a concerto soloist and in recital, bringing her unique brand of musicianship and warm artistry to an ever-increasing audience. Also a published author, speaker, professor of harp, and environmental activist, sh...2020-06-1838 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRansom WilsonRansom Wilson has long been recognized internationally as one of the greatest flutists of his generation. Flutist/conductor Ransom Wilson has performed in concert with major orchestras the world over. As a flutist, he has recently launched an ongoing series of solo recordings on the Nimbus label in Europe. As a conductor, he is starting his third season as Music Director of the Redlands Symphony in Southern California, and he continues his positions with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and Le Train Bleu ensemble. He has led opera performances at the New York City Opera, and was for ten...2020-06-1552 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumKirsten Agresta CopelyEp. 104: Kirsten Agresta Copely, harpist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. KIRSTEN AGRESTA COPELY is a harpist, composer, and arranger. Known for her unusual command of genres like hip-hop in addition to classical music, her prolific career has taken her throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Israel, Japan, and the South Pacific; she has performed for heads of state, in blockbuster movie soundtracks, alongside Billboard 100 artists, on late night television, and with the most recognized symphony orchestras in the world. Composition marks Copely’s latest addition to her career: she recently released he...2020-06-0837 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAngel VelezEp. 103: Angel Velez, conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Angel Velez enjoys a career balanced between the studios of Los Angeles, guest conducting and teaching. Velez has extensive experience as an orchestral conductor working with orchestras such as the Augsburger Philharmoniker (Germany), Berlin Sinfonietta (Germany), Budapest Symphony (Hungary), Cape Cod Symphony (USA), Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rhineland-Pfalz (Germany), Boca del Rio Philharmonic (Mexico), Illinois Valley Symphony (USA), Indianapolis Symphony (USA), Moravian Philharmonic (Czech Republic), Puerto Rico Symphony (USA), Rousse Philharmonic (Bulgaria), Los Angeles studio ensembles and many others. Velez serves as conductor...2020-06-0836 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumLudovic MorlotEp. 102: Ludovic Morlot, conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Following eight years as Music Director, Ludovic Morlot is now Conductor Emeritus of the Seattle Symphony. His tenure in Seattle formed a hugely significant period in the musical journey of the orchestra. Ludovic’s innovative programming encompassed not only his choice of repertoire, but theatrical productions and performances outside the traditional concert hall space. There were numerous collaborations with musicians from different genres, commissions and world premieres. Some of these projects, including John Luther Adams’ Become Ocean, Aaron Jay Kernis’ Violin Concerto performed by Jam...2020-06-0439 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMiguel Harth-BedoyaEp. 101: Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Celebrating more than 30 years of professional conducting, Miguel Harth-Bedoya is a master of color, drawing idiomatic interpretations from a wide range of repertoire in concerts across the globe. He has amassed considerable experience at the helm of orchestras, including seven seasons as Chief Conductor of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and twenty seasons as Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Previously he has held Music Director positions with the Auckland Philharmonia and Eugene Symphony. Beginning in August 2020, Harth-Bedoya will be...2020-05-3039 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRobert DickEp. 100: Robert Dick, revolutionary composer and flutist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. World renowned as the leader in contemporary music for flute, Robert Dick embodies the ideal of the Renaissance artist. With equally deep roots in classical music old and new and in free improvisation and new jazz, he has established himself as an artist who has not only mastered, but redefined the instrument. In 2014, the National Flute Association honored Robert Dick with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In this podcast we spoke about how he overcame Covid-19, his revolutionary Glissando...2020-05-2559 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumWadada Leo SmithEp. 99: Wadada Leo Smith. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Wadada Leo Smith, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser is one of the most acclaimed creative artists of his times, both for his music and his writings. For the last five decades, Mr. Smith has been a member of the historical and legendary AACM collective. He distinctly defines his music as “Creative Music.” Mr. Smith’s diverse discography reveals a recorded history centered around important issues that have impacted his world. In this podcast we talk about improvisation, creative music, and the Africa...2020-05-2147 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDiane SchuurEp. 98: Diane Schuur, Grammy winning jazz vocalist Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan Schuur’s much-laureled career includes two Grammy Awards---each for Best Jazz Vocal Performance---on Timeless (1986) and Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra (1987). Both were released by GRP Records, the label that had launched her recording career. Schuur scored three additional Grammy nominations for subsequent albums Pure Schuur and Love Songs, as well as for the individual track “The Christmas Song.” Schuur’s music has explored almost every locale on the American musical landscape, and her attendant studio collaborations---showcasing her pitch-perfect executio...2020-05-1626 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMartin Kuuskmann, Estonian-born bassoon virtuosoEp. 97: Martin Kuuskmann, Estonian-born bassoon virtuoso Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan Grammy nominated Estonian-born bassoon virtuoso, Martin Kuuskmann’s charismatic and commanding performances throughout the world have earned him repute as one of the leading solo instrumentalists of his generation. Kuuskmann has appeared with conductors Neeme, Paavo and Kristjan Järvi, Robert Spano, Tõnu Kaljuste, Risto Joost, Nikolay Aleksejev, Anu Tali, Mihhail Gerts, Kirk Trevor, Leonid Grin, and with orchestras such as Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Chile, Tallinn Cham...2020-05-1246 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumØystein BaadsvikEp. 96: Øystein Baadsvik, international soloist and chamber musician. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan Øystein Baadsvik is voted one of the top ten brass players in history by the listeners on Classic FM. He did the first TED talk on the topic tuba and is one of the most popular classical musicians on YouTube with more than six million views. His multi-faceted musical career as a soloist and recording artist has taken him all over the world. He regularly gives master classes and clinics at major universities worldwide. In this podcast we...2020-05-1142 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumHolly MathiesonEp. 95: Holly Mathieson, conductor Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan New Zealand-born Holly Mathieson is an award-winning conductor, regularly working with opera houses, ballet companies and orchestras in Europe, Australasia and North America. She is the Music Director Designate of Symphony Nova Scotia, Co-Artistic Director of the Nevis Ensemble with Jon Hargreaves, and founder and artistic director of Rata Music Collective. She frequently records for BBC Radio, and her first major commercial recording with Decca reached #1 on the UK classical charts. Her work has seen her travel to nearly every continent on the...2020-05-1137 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumFernando Malvar-RuizEp. 94: Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Children's Chorus Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, internationally regarded choral conductor, clinician and educator, began his tenure as Artistic Director of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus in the 2018-19 season. He has worked with children’s and youth choirs his entire career. From 2004 to July 2017, Malvar-Ruiz was the Music Director of The American Boychoir, leading some 150 performances and up to five national and international tours annually. He prepared the choir for appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orch...2020-05-0733 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEvelyn GlennieEp. 93: Evelyn Glennie, virtuoso percussionist Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan Performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists, Dame Evelyn Glennie’s solo recordings, which now exceed 30 CDs, are as diverse as her career on-stage. A double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee Evelyn is a composer for film, television and music library companies. Evelyn was awarded an OBE in 1993 and now has over 100 international awards to date, including the Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. Evelyn is currently embarking on the formation of The Evelyn Glennie Collection. The vi...2020-05-0645 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMark O'ConnorMark O'Connor began his creative journey at the feet of American fiddling legend Benny Thomasson, and the iconic French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Now, at age 55, he has melded these influences into a new American classical music, and is perpetuating his vision of an American School of String Playing. Mr. O’Connor has won three Grammys, seven CMA awards as well as several national fiddle, guitar and mandolin champion titles. His distinguished career includes representing the United States Information Agency in cultural diplomacy to six continents and performing in front of several U.S. presidents including being invited to t...2020-05-0341 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJohn DaversaJohn Daversa is a multi-Grammy winning artist, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator, and Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at The Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Daversa’s celebrated and distinctive musical perspective has been a passport to performances on world stages such as The Today Show, Late Nite with David Letterman, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Live 8 (Berlin), Hamburg Music Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreux Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival. He has also had the opportunity to perform or record with artists such as Fiona Apple, Michael Bublé, Dori...2020-05-0232 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJaime MartinEp. 90: Jaime Martín, conductor Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan In September 2019 Jaime Martín became Chief Conductor of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. He has been Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Gävle Symphony Orchestra since 2013, and his time there has brought the orchestra a new level of international recognition through highly acclaimed recordings and touring performances. Having spent many years as a highly regarded flautist, working with the most inspiring conductors of our time, Jaime turned to conducting full-time in 2013 and has bec...2020-04-2845 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumShiva ShafiiEp. 89: Shiva Shafii, Director of Communications at Seattle Symphony Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan My guest is a young and dynamic Director of Communications for the Seattle Symphony, Shiva Shafii. In this episode we talk about the orchestral world during the pandemic and the future. Shiva talks about an injury in her early 20's and how she continued to be involved in music as an arts leader. We also talk about diversity in programming, connecting with audiences and much more! Follow Shiva Shaffi on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/shivashafii...2020-04-2629 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRobert AldridgeEp. 88: Robert Aldridge, composer Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan GRAMMY®-winning composer Robert Livingston Aldridge (1954, Richmond,VA) has written over sixty works for orchestra, opera, music-theater, voice, dance, string quartet, solo and chamber ensembles. His music has been performed throughout the United States, Europe and Japan and Australia. He has received numerous fellowships and awards for his music from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Guggenheim Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Pennsylvania Council on the A...2020-04-2549 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRan BlakeEp. 87: Ran Blake, pianist/composer/educator Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan In a career that now spans five decades, pianist Ran Blake has created a unique niche in improvised music as an artist and educator. With a characteristic mix of spontaneous solos, modern classical tonalities, the great American blues and gospel traditions, and themes from classic Film Noir, Blake’s singular sound has earned a dedicated following all over the world. His dual musical legacy includes more than 40 albums on some of the world’s finest jazz labels, as well nearly 40 years as a grou...2020-04-2344 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumStephen HartkeEp. 86: Stephen Hartke, composer. Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Winner of the 2013 GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition, Stephen Hartke is widely recognized as one of the leading composers of his generation, whose work has been hailed for both its singularity of voice and the inclusive breadth of its inspiration. From 1987 to 2015, he taught at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, retiring as Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He now serves as Professor and Chair of Composition at Oberlin Conservatory. “One of the most distinctive and important living composers.” - New...2020-04-2134 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEugene IzotovEp. 85: Eugene Izotov, oboist Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Eugene Izotov is one of today's leading wind players, internationally renowned for his “fiery Russian temperament” (Boston Globe), “ravishing playing” (Washington Post), and "luminous beauty of tone” (San Francisco Chronicle). Appointed by Michael Tilson Thomas in 2014, Eugene Izotov is the principal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony. He previously served as the principal oboist of the Metropolitan Opera, appointed by James Levine, and principal oboist of the Chicago Symphony, appointed by Daniel Barenboim. He has appeared as guest principal oboist with Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Symphony...2020-04-1847 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumRoger BoboEp. 84: Roger Bobo, tubist. Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Roger Bobo was the principal tubist of the LA Phil (25 years) and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He is the first tubist to perform a solo recital at the Carnegie Hall and make an appearance on the Johnny Carson Show (twice). In this podcast we talk about his career, collaborations with legendary conductors, his historic Carnegie Hall recital and appearances on the Johnny Carson Show. Bobo tells stories about working with Zubin Mehta and Igor Stravinsky. We also talk about his sabbatical year during...2020-04-1440 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumVijay IyerEp. 83: Vijay Iyer, pianist and composer Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan In this podcast. Vijay talks about his early violin studies, playing in a youth orchestra, composing for classical musicians and his first orchestral work. We also talk about music during Covid-19 and hope for the future. Vijay also talks about Michael Jackson, Prince, Thelonious Monk, Elvin Jones, Butch Morris and many other inspirational figures and collaborators. Lastly, we talk about career and life balance as well his passion for science fiction. For more information about Vijay Iyer please visit...2020-04-1247 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumYaniv AttarEp. 82: Yaniv Attar, conductor Conductor Yaniv Attar works with professional and community orchestras in WA and PA. In this podcast we talk about his early start in guitar, journey to the Juilliard School and passion that led him to a successful conducting career. We also discuss balancing a busy life in music and family, programming for various orchestras, as well as the positive and negative impact that music organizations will face post Covid-19. Yaniv also talks about the Harmony from Discord series, which programs powerful music that originated from and flourished in spite o...2020-04-0730 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAlexy Shant YeghikianEp. 81: Alexy Shant Yeghikian, guitarist Guitarist Alexy Shant Yeghikian talks about growing up in Glendale, CA and the transformation that the city went through in the past few decades. He also talks about his studies at Cal Arts and the unusual path to acceptance. Alexy talks about the formation of Yeghikian, his rock n roll band which will be releasing a second album. The band's music was featured in the American Dad! animated sitcom. Lastly, Alexy talks about his passion for soccer and chess. Follow Alexy Shant Yeghikian on Facebook and Instagram. 2020-04-0530 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAbbie NazeEp. 80: Abbie Naze, conductor Conductor Abbie Naze talks about her journey as a young cellist in North Dakota to connecting with her Norwegian heritage in Norway. We also discuss her cello studies and the transition to studying conducting and living in Seattle. Abbie talks about the differences and similarities in orchestral and choral conducting, passion for Grieg, swimming, the meaning of success, life/work balance, and much more! For more information about Abbie Naze please visit her official website: https://www.abbienaze.com/ 2020-04-0435 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumVahagniEp. 79: Vahagni, guitarist and composer Vahagni talks about his start in music, the encouragement of his father who was a professional guitarist and his passion for Flamenco. We also talk about his numerous multi-genre projects, collaborations, hobbies, and differences in classical and flamenco guitar. Vahagni also discusses his passion for combining Flamenco, Armenian music, jazz and classical to bring forth a new sound to the world of music. Fascinating conversation with an extraordinary artist. For more information about Vahagni visit his official website: https://www.vahagni.com/ 2020-01-1538 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumHarlan GlotzerEp. 78: Harlan Glotzer, Piano Technician, Luthier and Musician. Harlan Glotzer talks about his passion for building and repairing instruments, love for the bandoneon, and toy pianos. He talks about his approach to building instruments and his unique perspective on building toy pianos. For more information about Harlan Glotzer visit his official website: http://www.harglo.com/ 2020-01-1233 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMyroslava KhomikEp. 77: Myroslava Khomik, violinist Violinist Myroslava Khomik is an international soloist and is active in the musical scenes of both Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In this episode we discuss her journey from the Ukraine to Los Angeles, her career, music competitions, and Ukrainian culture. We also talk about her passion for new music, solo career, future projects and much more! For more information about Myroslava Khomik visit her official website: http://myroslavakhomik.com/ h © Off The Podium, 20192019-12-2631 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMary LynchEp. 76: Mary Lynch, oboist Mary Lynch is the principal oboist of the Seattle Symphony and a faculty member at the University of Washington. In this episode we spoke about the motivation to practice, path to success, rituals, Dalbavie oboe concerto and the preparation it took to record the difficult piece. We also discussed hobbies, her middle school obsession with John Williams and the desire to be a composer. Mary also talked about her approach to teaching, upcoming projects, how the youth orchestra inspired her to be a musician, Aretha Franklin and Bach. Lastly, we...2019-11-0525 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumGeorge JacksonEp. 75: George Jackson, conductor George Jackson is a London-born conductor who has worked distinguished orchestras such as the Philharmonie de Paris, Hamburg State Opera and many others. In this episode we discuss the role of a conductor in the 21st century, importance of community engagement, conducting competitions, masterclasses and working with soloists. George also speaks about the role of a Music Director, guest conductors, community and youth orchestras, the differences in opera and symphonic conducting. He also speaks about his passion for cooking, comedy and podcasts. For more information about George Jackson visit his official website: https://www.georgejackson.net/ © Off The...2019-07-1738 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAngela DrăghicescuEp. 74: Angela Drăghicescu, pianist Angela Drăghicescu is a collaborative pianist who has worked around the world, teaches the art of collaborative piano and is actively promoting women composers and new music. On this episode we spoke about her collaboration with Jennifer Higdon, Women Who Score, music competitions, early career in Romania and the move to the United States. She also spoke about the art of collaborative piano and the importance of the art form. Recorded at a coffee shop in Seattle. Articles by Angela Drăghicescu can be found: https://www.womenwhoscore.org/ © Off The Podium, 2019 2019-06-1230 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumGregg Belisle-ChiEp. 73: Gregg Belisle-Chi, guitarist and composer Gregg Belisle-Chi is a Brooklyn, NY based guitarist and composer. He recently released his latest album called the Book of Hours. In this podcast we discuss: his early start in music, inspirational teachers and musicians, the release of his latest album, collaborating with his wife and much more! Articles by Gregg Belisle-Chi can be found: http://greggbelislechi.com/ © Off The Podium, 20192019-04-1626 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumGavin Borchert, journalist and composer Ep. 72: Gavin Borchert, journalist and composer Gavin Borchert is a Seattle based journalist and composer. He currently works for the Seattle Weekly and has a doctoral degree in composition. In this podcast we discuss: his career as a journalist, the importance of journalism, change in approach to journalism, inspirations for composing and the struggles of a working musician. He also talks about composing despite the lack of performance opportunities, direction and freedom of young composers, the future of classical music and the competition it faces in the 21st century, his time on jeopardy, diversity in classical music and lastly his passion...2018-08-1339 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumSteve Kirk, composer Episode 71 feature video games composer and guitarist Steve Kirk. Kirk has composed music for video games, including the Zynga Facebook game FarmVille, the BioWare online game Star Wars: The Old Republic, the Disney game for The Princess and The Frog feature film, and the full soundtrack of Voodoo Vince for the Xbox. He has also composed and played guitar for the Club Foot Orchestra. In this podcast his start in music, inspirations, life changing moments, Frank Zappa, composing for videos games, struggles and tribulations of a musician. We also discuss his new life i...2018-08-1227 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDaniel Roberts, pianist Episode 70 features pianist and health performance mentor, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts helps the future generation of pianists perform without tension. Inspired by the methods of his late mentor Peter Feuchtwanger, Roberts helps pianists through his lessons in Brazil and virtually around the world. In this podcast we discuss: We discuss his studies with Peter Feuchtwanger, mentoring/teaching the next generation of pianists, healthy performance methods and career as a pianist in Brazil. Roberts also talks about music education, hobbies and much more! To learn more about Daniel Roberts and his work visit: http...2018-08-0724 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDorone Paris, composer/saxophonist Episode 69 features composer and saxophone player Dorone Paris. Dr. Paris is an Israeli-born contemporary composer and a professional saxophone player, living & working in Ireland. In this podcast we discuss: We discuss her passion for music, philosophy and work as a political composer. She speaks about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, her work in music which inspires change, diversity, education and much more. Being raised and educated in Israel influenced her political ideas and affected her musical creativity, aesthetics and philosophy. She is the founder of PATH art: an organization dedicated to convincing her people th...2018-08-0642 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMesrop Sarkisyan, composer/pianist Episode 68 features pianist and composer Mesrop Sarkisyan. Mesrop Sarkisyan is a classical trained pianist who at 19 pursued his love for jazz and recently released an album that fuses his influences and passions to make a unique sound. In this podcast we discuss: His early beginnings as a classical pianist, college studies in jazz at the award winning CSUN Jazz program, and his new album. Mesrop struggled with serious depression and anxiety for two years but overcame the battle through Alexander technique and his endless passion for music. This is a unique conversation...2018-07-2644 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDavid A. Rahbee, conductorEpisode 67 features conductor David A. Rahbee. Dr. Rahbee is a Senior Artist in Residence at the University of Washington School of Music in Seattle, where he is director of orchestral activities and teaches conducting. In this podcast we discuss: Work at the University of Washington, starting a new orchestra on campus, his musical life in Europe, diversity during the classical period, influential teachers, programming for the season, the Haydn Experience, diversity in classical time period, and influential teachers. Dr. Rahbee also talks about forming a new orchestra, how to make classical music relevant for to...2018-04-2436 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumByron Schenkman, harpsichordist, pianist and music director Episode 66 features harpsichordist, pianist and music director, Byron Schenkman In this podcast we discuss: His concert series Byron Schenkman and Friends, co-founding the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, career as a harpsichordist and a pianist, early passion for harpsichord, promoting concerts and what it takes to build a big following. Byron also talks about inspirations, diversity in early music, recording over 30 albums, programming a season, music, religion and much more. To learn more about Byron Schenkman please visit: http://byronschenkman.com/ © Off The Podium, 2017 2018-04-1646 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMaia Jasper White, violinist, educator & writer Episode 65 features violinist educator and writer Maia Jasper White In this podcast we discuss: White's career in LA, passion for writing, music education, diversity in the classical music world, recent allegations against top musicians, and her perspective on a new approach to auditioning. We also discuss programming music by women and composers of color, diversity in programming, affordability of classical music and much more! To learn more about Maia Jasper White and the Salastina Music Society please visit: http://www.salastina.org/artistic-directors/ © Off The Podiu...2018-03-0545 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumNathan Rødahl, conductor, educator and violinist Episode 64 features Washington based conductor, violinist and educator, Nathan Rødahl. In this podcast we discuss: Rødahl's passion and aspiration for conducting studies, public school music education and his new podcast. We also talk about diversity and affordability of classical music, Bruckner, recent allegations against top musicians, Soviet composers and much more! He also talks about Celibidache and incident with virtuoso trombonist Abbie Conant. We end the podcast talking about Olympics and mixed martial arts. © Off The Podium, 2017 2018-02-231h 30Let's Talk Off The PodiumReginald Mobley, countertenor Episode 63 features countertenor Reginald Mobley. In this podcast we discuss: Mobley's early career in music, passion for early music, programming music by women and black composers. We also talk about the lack of black musicians in classical music, the lack of ethnic diversity in general, diversity in programming, the lack of music education in schools, affordability of classical music, his perspective on Black-American vs. African-American, role of a professional artist in promoting diversity, classical music audiences, and much more! He also talks about his love for whiskey, comic books and active involvement in oppo...2018-02-1148 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumVijay Chalasani, violistEpisode 62 features Seattle based violist Vijay Chalasani. In this podcast we discuss: Transition from violin to viola, Vijay's background and favorite foods, similarities between early music and new music, premiering new works, audiences at classical concerts, presentation of classical music to the masses, the diversity problem in classical music, expenses associated with attending masterclasses and festivals, allegations against top musicians, the lack of education in lower income families, affordability of classical music, auditioning for a major orchestra, diverse programming, tennis, baseball, football and much more. To learn more about Vijay Chalasani visit: 2018-01-2751 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDr. Christopher Hill, award winning conductorEpisode 61 features award winning conductor Christopher Hill. From the success on the international stage to a career outside of music. Dr. Hill discuss the inner-workings of the classical music world. In this podcast we discuss the recent allegations against the former Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, James Levine. We also talk about competitions, jobs, inequality and the behind the scenes life in the world of music and conducting in particular. 2018-01-2043 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumEducator and Trumpeter David SloanEpisode 60 part 1 features trumpet player and educator David Sloan. In this podcast we discuss: the 150th anniversary of American composer Amy Beach and her absence on many major orchestra programs, Joel Larson the principal trumpet player of the Minnesota Orchestra and the controversial incident, minorities in classical music, programming, music education and much more. There is a part 2 that follows this episode.2018-01-1451 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumDavid Harrington of the Kronos QuartetEpisode 53 features violinist, founder and artistic director, David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet. In this podcast we discuss: the 50 for the future project, interest in chamber music in his youth, improvisation, inspiration to start a quartet, tradition, African composers, music education, interesting experiences on stage, advice to young musicians, personal stories, practicing and much more. He also answers questions from fans. To learn more about the Kronos Quartet visit: http://www.kronosquartet.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronos_... Photo Credit: Jay Blakesberg https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off Th...2017-12-2932 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumGreg Hosharian, Music Director of the Armenian Pops OrchestraEpisode 54 features the Music Director of the Armenian Pops Orchestra, Greg Hosharian. Greg is a conductor, composer, pianist based in Los Angeles, USA. In this podcast we discuss his varied career, education, the life and work of his father Maestro Edward Hosharian, and much more. To learn more about Greg Hosharian please visit: http://www.greghosharian.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 20172017-12-2929 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumMichael Nicolella, guitarist and composerEpisode 55 features Seattle based guitarist and composer Michael Nicolella. In this podcast we discuss composing for electric guitar, acoustics, transcriptions, Rite of Spring for guitar trio, diverse career as a musician, recent recording of a Bach album, and much more. To learn more about Michael Nicolella please visit: http://www.nicolella.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael... https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 20172017-12-2940 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAli Ryerson, jazz flutistEpisode 56 features jazz flutist Ali Ryerson, She is a recording artist and has played with Stephane Grappelli, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess among others. She has an extensive touring schedule and teaches flute to the next generation of young artists. In this podcast we discuss her early years, inspirations, career changing moments, education, and much more! To learn more about Ali Ryerson please visit: http://www.aliryerson.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Rye... https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 20172017-12-2950 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumAntranig Kzirian, oud playerEpisode 57 features oud player Antranig Kzirian. Antranig studied with oud masters Ara Dinkjian and John Bilezikjian, and kanun master Jack Chalikian. Kzirian’s performances and recording credits extend to works with The Gaslamp Killer, duduk master Jivan Gasparyan, Jr., Capital Cities (co-founded by Sebu Simonian) among many others. In this podcast we discuss the history of oud, upcoming album, research on the ancient instrument, future of oud, historical perspective, improvisation, collaborations and much more. To learn more about Antranig Kzirian please visit: http://www.theoudplayer.com/ http://100years100facts.com/facts/the... http://offthepodium.weebly.co...2017-12-2943 minLet's Talk Off The PodiumJoël-François Durand, composerEpisode 58 features composer Joël-François Durand. Durand also designs and manufactures high-end tonearms for record players. His music has been commissioned and performed by many leading ensembles and orchestras in Europe, the US, Brazil, and South Korea, including Ensemble Intercontemporain, London Sinfonietta, Contrechamps, Arditti Quartet, ASKO, Nieuw Ensemble among many others. In this podcast we talk about his studies with renowned masters, path to music composition, designing tonearms, personal stories and much more! To learn more about Joël-François Durand please visit: http://www.joelfdurand.com/ http://durand...2017-12-2935 min
Let's Talk Off The PodiumPaul Scanling, conductorEpisode 59 features conductor Paul Scanling. He is the founder and conductor of Marietta Symphony Orchestra in Georgia. In this podcast we talk about starting, organizing and leading a new organization, the orchestral scene in Georgia, difficulties in making a conducting career in the US, and much more! To learn more about Paul Scanling and the Marietta Symphony please visit: http://www.mariettasymphonyorchestra.... http://offthepodium.weebly.com https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 2017 georgia, orchestra, conductor, conducting, symphony, philharmonic, marietta, beethoven, chamber orchestra, education, music education, podcast, classical music podcast, music podcast, yo...2017-12-2144 min
The Thriving Life ClubHow Life Imitates Conducting an Orchestra... with Maestro Tigran ArakelyanIn today’s episode we have the pleasure of visiting with Maestro Tigran Arakelyan, an amazing conductor and a great human being. Maestro Arakelyan is the Music Director of Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestras, the Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra, and several others. He played alongside Sir James Galway during his induction into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is a recipient of numerous awards and has conducted in masterclasses with a long list of world-class conductors. Maestro Arakelyan received a Doctorate in Musical Arts degree in conducting from the Un...2017-12-1245 min