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Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal (Assist. Principal Percussion), Scott Strong (horn), and Abe Feder (Assist. Principal Cello) bring us behind the scenes of the DSO with exclusive musician interviews, games, and discussions.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra


    • Oct 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    From the Sea to the City with Principal Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:53


    The guys chat with Tabita Berglund before her debut performance as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor. Catch Tabita conducting Sibelius' Lemminkäinen Suite, Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, and the US Premiere of Anna Clyne's Time and Tides October 18-20, 2024. 

    From Boy Bands to Mariachi with New DSO Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 32:55


    From boy bands to mariachi to DJing, the guys chat with new DSO Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez on how he draws inspiration from his unique background to inspire his Pops arranging and conducting. Catch Enrico conducting Disco Fever this season as well as his first season as Principal Pops Conductor in the 24-25 DSO PNC Pops series.  

    Classical Roots 2024 Special with Saxophonist Steven Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 49:18


    The guys chat with 2024 Classical Roots Soloist Steven Banks about the evolution of the saxophone in classical music and Billy Child's co-commission Diaspora Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra.

    Toilet Bowl Mouthpieces and Pony Rides with Bass Trombone Adam Rainey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 30:39


    The guys chat with Bass Trombone Adam Rainey about his path from aspiring doctor with a bad high range to the player we know today.

    From Riots and Rubbish to Time-Honored Classics with Pianist Alexandra Dariescu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 35:55


    On this episode of Between 2 Stands, the guys chat with pianist Alexandra Dariescu about how to listen to new compositions and how some of our favorite classical pieces weren't always so celebrated. Hear Alexandra perform the world premiere of "Shades of Unbroken Dreams" on the next Live from Orchestra Hall Webcast on November 11, 2023 and on DSO Replay following the concert.

    These Are Not Mickey Mouse Birds with Composer Arlene Sierra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 35:18


    On the season 5 premiere, the guys chat with composer Arlene Sierra about her new symphony Kiskadee before it's world premiere with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023. Although it is inspired by sounds of nature, there are no cartoon birds flying around.

    Tenure, Basketball, and Keeping it in the Family with Cellist Cole Randolph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 40:08


    On the season 4 finale, the guys chat with newly tenured DSO cellist Cole Randolph on his journey with the DSO from being a high school student torn between playing in orchestra and the basketball team, to choosing a career in music, to landing the DSO African American Fellowship position, to winning the audition, to finally becoming a full orchestra member. The guys also challenge him to a game of music history.

    Supporting a New Era of Composers with Composer Carlos Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 32:02


    The guys chat wtih composer Carlos Simon before the world premiere of Troubled Water for Trombone and Orchestra May 5-7, 2023.

    Being a Champion of New Music with Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 40:07


    The guys chat with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers about her musical inspirations and being a supporter of new compositions.

    A Special Classical Roots Presentation with Clarinetist Anthony McGill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 36:56


    On this special episode of Between 2 Stands, the guys speak with clarinetist Anthony McGill before he premieres the new Anthony Davis work "You Have the Right to Remain Silent" at the 2023 DSO Classical Roots concert.

    The Color and Multiplicity of the Saxophone with Jess Gillam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 41:02


    The guys chat with saxophonist Jess Gillam before the world premiere of "Glasslands" a classical saxophone concerto by Anna Clyne February 18 and 19 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

    Inspiring Change One Bowtie at a Time with Sphinx Organization Chief of Artist Engagement Andre Dowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 45:57


    The guys chat with Andre Dowell, Chief of Artist Engagement of the Sphinx Organization. Focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence, Sphinx programs serve beginner students to seasoned classical music professionals, as well as cultural entrepreneurs and administrators.

    Capturing the Picture with Composer Tania León

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 47:52


    The guys chat with composer Tania León about her artistic process and the DSO premiere of her new Co-commission, Pasajes December 9 - 11, 2022

    The Voice as an Instrument with Mezzo-Soprano J'Nai Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 52:08


    The guys chat with mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges who will be performing alongside Janai Brugger November 11-13 for Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony.

    String Theory with Concertmaster Robyn Bollinger and Cello Soloist Kian Soltani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 64:12


    In the season 4 premiere, the guys chat with new Concertmaster Robyn Bollinger and Cello Soloist Kian Soltani.

    Row, Row, Row Your Boat with Percussionist and Assist. Principal Timpani Jay Ritchie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 42:48


    The guys chat with Percussionist Jay Ritchie about the challenges of playing at the back of the orchestra, early morning rowing, and skiing.

    What if the Dog Eats my Homework? A Special Chat with the DSO Music Librarians

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 60:55


    The guys chat with the DSO Music Librarians about what goes on behind the scenes in the mysterious music library. This episode originally aired in a video format and contains many visual references. Please visit our Youtube channel to view the original episode for the full experience!

    The Evolving Sound of the DSO with Principal Trombone Ken Thompkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 45:13


    The guys chat with Principal Trombone Ken Thompkins about the evolving sound of the DSO, favorite music outside of classical music, and having "normal" colleagues.

    The Long Tradition of Bass/Accordion Players with Assist. Principal Bass Stephen Molina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 55:08


    The guys chat with Assistant Principal Bass Stephen Molina about college sports, playing accordion, and bonding with other musicians while on tour.

    High Stepping at State with Principal Oboe Sarah Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 37:00


    The guys chat with Principal Oboe Sarah Lewis about marching band, camper vans, and Baby Shark

    Getting Spicy with Bassoonist Michael Ke Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 29:20


    The guys chat with Bassoonist Michael Ke Ma about cooking from his home country, and what the heck a "cigarette butt reed" is.

    The Future of Music Education with Damien Crutcher and Kris Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 59:58


    The guys chat with Detroit Harmony Director Damien Crutcher and leader of the Kris Johnson Quartet, CYE alum, and educator Kris Johnson about getting kids involved with music.

    Reimagining Film Scores with Composer and Erb Jazz Creative Chair Terence Blanchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 51:38


    The guys chat with composer and Fred. A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Chair Terence Blanchard about his approach to scoring Spike Lee's films and writing new Operas. Originally aired February 2021.

    Taking in the Scenery with Bass Clarinet Shannon Orme

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 34:45


    The guys chat with Bass Clarinetist Shannon Orme about cycling through some of America's most scenic landscapes. Originally aired January 2021.

    Chamber Music and Being a DSO Power Couple with Violinists Will Haapaniemi and Heidi Han

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 40:37


    The guys chat with violinists and married couple Will Haapaniemi and Heidi Han about chamber music and being apart of the same orchestra. Originally aired December 2020.

    The Art of Archery and the Outdoors with Principal Trumpet Hunter Eberly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 48:35


    The guys chat with Principal Trumpet Hunter Eberly about his trumpet collection and mastering the outdoors as a true Michigander. DSO and Between 2 Stands super fan Jim Farber talks about how classical music influences his favorite contemporary bands. Originally aired November 2020.

    Reimagining Popular Favorites for Orchestras with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 46:15


    The guys chat with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik on orchestrating our favorite pops pieces. Originally aired November 2020.

    Fancy Footwork with Violist Caroline Coade and Finding Inspiration with Composer Jeff Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 48:21


    The guys chat with violist Caroline Coade about virtual teaching and her competitive ballroom dancing. Composer Jeff Scott talks about his musical influences and teaching trumpet. Originally aired October 2020.

    Building Movie Soundtracks with Assistant Principal Horn David Everson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 42:27


    The guys chat with Assistant Principal Horn David Everson about building bonds within your section in the orchestra and recording 200+ movie soundtracks. Originally aired October 2020.

    Pizza Tours with Principal Bass Kevin Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 48:10


    The guys chat with Principal Bass Kevin Brown about what makes a great pizza and trying to teach during the pandemic. DSO and Between 2 Stands super fan Jim Farber talks classical music influence on other music. Originally aired October 2020.

    Season 2 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 15:04


    In the season 2 premiere, the guys test each other's composer knowledge. Originally aired September 2020.

    How to Plan a DSO Season with Vice President and General Manager Erik Rönmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 40:40


    Before Erik Rönmark was appointed as CEO of the DSO in spring of 2021, the guys spoke with him about how the DSO plans classical concerts for the upcoming season. Originally aired in August 2020.

    Growing Legacies and Gardens with Violinist Adrian Rönmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 49:01


    The guys chat with DSO violinist Adrian Rönmark about how she was raised in the DSO, family homemade pizza nights, and keeping the squirrels out of her garden.

    Mac n' Weenie with Music Director Jader Bignamini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 82:03


    Newly appointed DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini answers the guys most pressing questions... like "would you eat mac n' weenie?" Originally aired July 2020.

    Between 2 Stands Trivia Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 25:12


    In preparation for a special episode with new Music Director Jader Bignamini, the guys test eachothers music trivia chops. Originally aired July 2020.

    Detroit is Practically Tropical for Principal Timpanist Jeremy Epp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 38:53


    The guys chat with Principal Timpanist Jeremy Epp about leaving Winnipeg and his love for golf. Originally aired on facebook July 2020.

    Being a Good Sport with Flutist Amanda Blaikie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 37:36


    The guys chat with Amanda Blaikie about balancing sports with music.

    Back in Black with the DSO Stage Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 48:11


    Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on concerts night after night with DSO Stage Manager Dennis Rottell and Department Heads Matt Pons and Steve Kemp! Originally aired on facebook July 2020

    Clowning Around with Principal Clarinet Ralph Skiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 35:57


    The guys chat with Principal Clarinet and former professional clown Ralph Skiano. Originally aired on facebook June 2020.

    Cycling, Super Smash, and Greyhounds with Bassit Nick Meyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 35:25


    The guys chat with bassist Nick Meyers about the great 2020 Nintendo Switch hunt, adopting dogs, and winning an audition with your home state orchestra. Originally aired in June 2020.

    Racial Equity in Classical Music with Trombone player Ken Thompkins and Former DSO Fellow Garrett McQueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 49:33


    Join Andrés, Scott, and Abe for an open discussion on racial equity in classical music. Joined by guests Ken Thompkins and Garrett McQueen, this week's episode dives into topics such as: diversity on stage, what are the pathways to developing orchestras with equal racial representation? And, blind auditions: are they "fair"? Originally aired on facebook June 2020

    Going the Distance with Oboe and English Horn Player Monica Fosnaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 38:23


    The guys chat with DSO Oboe and English Horn player Monica Fasnaugh about running marathons and exactly what the heck an english horn is. Originally aired on facebook June 2020.

    Building a Cattio with Horn Player Johanna Yarbrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 36:27


    The guys chat with DSO horn player Johanna Yarbrough and talk about what kinds of music they enjoy listening to at home and what exactly a "cattio" is. Originally aired on facebook May 2020.

    Principal Cello Wei Yu and Being Creative During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 18:40


    DSO Principal Cello Wei Yu joins the guys as the first guest on Between 2 Stands chatting about staying creative while being home during the height of the pandemic. Originally aired on facebook March 2020.

    Meet the Hosts of Between 2 Stands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 21:14


    Originally aired March 2020 on facebook as an effort to get to know the musicians of the DSO during the height of COVID shutdowns. In the series premiere, we are introduced to the guys who eventually turn into the legendary hosts of Between 2 Stands.

    Discovering the Personality of an Instrument with Violinist María Dueñas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 49:23


    The guys chat with 2022-2023 DSO guest artist María Dueñas about preparing for a performance and the legacy of playing on antique instruments and their unique qualities.

    Don Quixote with Wei Yu and Eric Nowlin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 49:23


    The guys chat with DSO principals Wei Yu (cello) and Eric Nowlin (viola) about preparing for their upcoming feature in Don Quixote May 20th - 22nd, 2022.

    Classical Music Starter Packs and Next Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 47:32


    The guys chat about why some composer have become household names and choose their own "Classical Music Starter Packs" as well as introducing some of the pieces we will be hearing in the 2022-2023 season.

    Bringing the CUBE Back to Life with Storm Large, BLKBOK, and Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 50:50


    The guys chat with Storm Large who returns to The Cube on March 22, 2022 singing Great American Songbook standards, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of her own gorgeous originals — all delivered with a fierce personal style. As we celebrate the reopening of The Cube, we are also treated to a sneak preview from neoclassical pianist, BLKBOK (March 25) and some poetry from the stunning LaShaun phoenix Moore who will be featured in our "HERSTORIES" program on March 26. Visit dso.org/cube for tickets to all three of these programs and more!Heard in this episode: "The King's New Drip" BLKBOK "November 7th, 2020" BLKBOKOriginal spoken word poetry by LaShaun Phoenix Moore

    A Special Classical Roots Chat with Wynton Marsalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 36:01


    The guys share a special bonus chat with former DSO Erb Jazz Chair Wynton Marsalis before he and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Orchestra Hall Friday, March 4-5 2022 during our Classical Roots Celebration

    Celebrating Classical Roots with Pianist Lara Downes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 55:39


    The guys chat with pianist, podcaster, composer and wonder woman, Lara Downes who will be a featured soloist in the DSO Classical Roots program on Friday, March 4 2022.

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