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The BSO podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of its players and visiting musicians, and to the history behind the music that the orchestra performs.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra


    • Dec 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Episode 18 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 40:27


    In this episode, we talked to a very special guest: Victoria Kühne who is a GRAMMY-nominated artist and CEO of Victoria Records, who shared details of her path in a male-dominated industry. Also, we talked to flutist Jenn Forsese, who is also the personnel manager of the BSO. This episode was recorded and graciously sponsored by Victoria Records, all the way from Monterrey, Mexico. Enjoy! Felipe Tristan Host & Producer Marco Zavala, Eduardo Morales Audio Support Recorded at Victoria Records Monterrey, Mexico

    Episode 17 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 24:49


    In this episode, we talked to Alex Kale, cellist and President of the BSO Board of Directors, who shared his history & path to the BSO, as well as details from the orchestra's recent international tour to Mexico. Also, we talked to violinist Andrew Westling, who is one of the newest members in the orchestra and shared insights of his eclectic life. Enjoy! Felipe Tristan, host Joseph Glick, producer PlushNYC

    Episode 16 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 24:53


    In this episode, we talked to Stephen Painter, violinist, treasurer, and board member of the BSO who shares his story and path to the orchestra. Also, talked to trombonist, Michael Ottaviano, who shared information on what it takes to play the trombone and other brass instruments. Enjoy! Felipe Tristan, host Joseph Glick, producer PlushNYC

    Episode 15 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 27:32


    In this episode, we'll speak to guest soloist, violinist Stephanie Chase, who shares details about her fascinating career, and how she became one of today's leading violinists. Also, we'll speak to co-principal horn, Juvenal Santiago, who will share some secrets about the French Horn. Enjoy!

    Episode 14 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 34:32


    In this episode, we'll speak to one of our concertmasters, violinist Carlos Camposeco, who talks about the Mexican composers Carlos Chávez and Silvestre Revueltas. Also, we'll hear the story and adventures from our principal timpanist, David Cox. Enjoy!

    Episode 13 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 26:42


    In this episode, we'll speak to our co-president, violist Nishan Bhaumik. Also, we'll hear from our co-principal flutist & piccoloist, Stacey Wallace. Enjoy!

    Episode 12 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 29:09


    In this episode, we'll speak to our guest soloist, saxophonist Thomas Giles, in a retrospective talk about his stunning performance with the BSO. Also, we'll hear from our principal Bass Trombone, Jeremy Kempton. Enjoy!

    Episode 11 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 29:20


    Welcome to another season of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra! In this episode, we'll speak to Artistic Director Nick Armstrong about our first concert of the BSO's 44th seasons. We'll also hear from our principal 2nd violinist and newly appointed co-president of the BSO Board, Sarah Richards. Enjoy!

    Episode 10 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 28:43


    As the BSO wraps up its 43rd season, tune in to hear an interview with our principal cellist, Cynthia Racine. Also, we hear from violinist Dana Villarreal, the producer of this podcast. Enjoy!

    Episode 9 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 29:37


    In this episode, guest conductor David Bernard talks about our upcoming concert and his career. Plus, we get to know our co-concertmaster, Hannah Finkelberg. Enjoy!

    Episode 8 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 23:48


    In this episode, we sit down with Artistic Director Nick Armstrong to discuss this concert. Plus, we get to know our principal flutist, Steve Belenko. Enjoy!

    Episode 7 - Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 28:42


    In this episode, we'll talk to Assistant Conductor Felipe Tristan about rehearsing Tchaikovsky's 'Romeo and Juliet' Overture. We'll also get to know Andrew Copper, principal horn player.

    Episode 6: Kick-off for Season #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2016 30:33


    New season, new Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast! We welcome new hosts Caitlin Choi and Felipe Tristan, who speak to BSO Board President Kate Stocker about the upcoming season, soloist Hsin-Yun Huang and her preparation for Bela Bartok's viola concerto, and our latest segment of interviewing members of the orchestra. This podcast was recorded and edited by Dana Villareal.

    Episode 5: Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2016 19:37


    In the final episode of the season, host Sara O'Keefe talks to the three talented young finalists in the BSO's upcoming concerto competition. Conductor and artistic director Nick Armstrong also stops by to give us a preview of our upcoming 2016-2017 season. The podcast is recorded and edited by Dana Villareal.

    Episode 4: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 31:35


    In the fourth episode of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra podcast, host Sara O'Keefe talks with principal clarinetist Paul Steinfeld about life, music, and the Daily Show. The podcast is recorded and edited by Dana Villareal.

    Episode 3: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 19:49


    In the third episode of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra podcast, host Sara O'Keefe talks with guest conductor Linus Lerner about our next concert, coming up on February 28. Plus, she sits down with longtime orchestra member Kristin Sedevic -- principal oboe player and multi-talented artist -- to talk about composing for and conducting the orchestra, the ins and outs of caring for oboe reeds, and her work as a tattoo artist. The podcast is recorded and edited by Dana Villareal. Tickets for the February concert at the Brooklyn Museum are on sale and available here: https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/events/brahms/

    Episode 2: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 21:58


    In the second episode of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra podcast, host Sara O'Keefe talks with conductor Nick Armstrong about the orchestra's "unusual instruments" concert, coming up on December 13. Plus, she sits down with longtime orchestra member Jill Jefferson -- a violist and former president of the orchestra -- to talk about auditioning for the BSO, keeping your musical hobbies alive as an adult, and cracking viola jokes. The podcast is recorded and edited by Dana Villareal. Tickets for the December 13 concert at the Brooklyn Museum are on sale and available here: http://bit.ly/1RBfrKn

    Episode 1: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2015 22:00


    Welcome to the first episode of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra podcast, hosted by Sara O'Keefe! In this episode, we hear from artistic director and conductor Nicholas Armstrong about his history with the ensemble, the program for our upcoming concert (which includes pieces by Verdi, Bruch and Janacek), and our 2016 concerto competition. The podcast was recorded and edited by Dana Villareal and Katie Bishop. Tickets for the Oct. 25 concert at the Brooklyn Museum are on sale and available here: http://bit.ly/1k77fET

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