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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 Podium, 2017

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  

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 opposing Olympics in Boston.  To learn more about Reginald Mobley please visit: http://www.reginaldmobley.com/   © Off The Podium, 2017  

Episode 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: https://music.washington.edu/people/vijay-chalasani http://americanbach.org/Artists/ChalasaniVijay.htm     © Off The Podium, 2017    

Episode 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.    

Episode 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.

Episode 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 The Podium, 2017

Episode 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, 2017

Episode 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, 2017

Episode 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, 2017

Episode 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.com   https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 2017

Episode 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-tonearms.com/   https://www.facebook.com/OffThePodium... © Off The Podium, 2017

Episode 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, young conductor, assistant conductor, atlanta symphony, atlanta, new music, modern music, contemporary music, paul scanling, off the podium, symphonic music