Ep. 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 L...
Apr 18, 2020•48 min•Ep. 85
Ep. 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...
Apr 14, 2020•41 min•Ep. 84
Ep. 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...
Apr 12, 2020•47 min•Ep. 83
Ep. 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 Discor...
Apr 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 82
Ep. 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...
Apr 04, 2020•31 min•Ep. 81
Ep. 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...
Apr 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 80
Ep. 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 artis...
Jan 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 79
Ep. 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/
Jan 12, 2020•33 min•Ep. 78
Ep. 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, 2...
Dec 26, 2019•31 min•Ep. 77
Ep. 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 orch...
Nov 05, 2019•26 min•Ep. 76
Ep. 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 symp...
Jul 17, 2019•39 min•Ep. 75
Ep. 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 Seatt...
Jun 12, 2019•30 min•Ep. 74
Ep. 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, 2019...
Apr 16, 2019•27 min•Ep. 73
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, th...
Aug 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 72
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,...
Aug 12, 2018•28 min•Ep. 71
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. Robert...
Aug 06, 2018•25 min•Ep. 70
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 ...
Aug 06, 2018•42 min•Ep. 69
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 Alexande...
Jul 26, 2018•45 min•Ep. 68
Episode 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...
Apr 24, 2018•36 min•Ep. 67
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 Byr...
Apr 16, 2018•46 min•Ep. 66
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 Socie...
Mar 05, 2018•45 min•Ep. 65
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 a...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 64
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,...
Feb 10, 2018•48 min•Ep. 63
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, af...
Jan 27, 2018•52 min•Ep. 62
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.
Jan 20, 2018•44 min•Ep. 61
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.
Jan 14, 2018•51 min•Ep. 60
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.kronos...
Dec 29, 2017•33 min•Ep. 53
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...
Dec 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 54
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...
Dec 29, 2017•40 min•Ep. 55
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/OffT...
Dec 29, 2017•50 min•Ep. 56
