Podcasts about cellist

Simon Tetzlaff stammt aus einer echten Musikerdynastie. Sein Vater ist der berühmte Geiger Christian Tetzlaff, seine Mutter spielt die Klarinette an der Frankfurter Oper und seine Tante spielt genau wie er das Cello. Kein Wunder also, dass auch er ein begnadeter Musiker geworden ist. Im Dezember 2025 hat der junge Cellist sein Debütalbum mit Werken für Cello Solo von Kodály, Sibelius Ysaÿe vorgelegt. In "Menschen und ihre Musik" spricht Simon Tetzlaff über dieses Album, das Aufwachsen in einer Musikerfamilie, darüber worauf es bei einem guten Cello ankommt, und natürlich über seine Lieblingsmusik, die er für die Sendung mitgebracht hat.

In 1978, Mstislav Rostropovich, one of the greatest cellists in history, was stripped of his Soviet citizenship for engaging in 'unpatriotic activity'. Rostropovich's fallout with the Soviet leadership was precipitated by his decision to let the dissident writer, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, stay in his house. Joe Schultz tells his story using BBC archive.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Rostropovich in 1965. Credit: Erich Auerbach via Getty Images)

Arts Respond: Cellist Ravenna Michalsen, Music for Joy & Peace by WNHH Community Radio

In 2018, Jefferson Glassie interviewed Michael for Episode 55 of Planetary Gig Talk. Their conversation was profound, and addressed many fantastic musical topics. They decided another conversation would be good to do, and this one covers more incredibly esoteric and important musical topics, including intention, the holographic nature of the universe, vibration, quantum physics, perfection of intent, music shamans, the Fong, Hermeticism, and many more.

A cello career can begin in the most unlikely place and still end up on the world's biggest stages. We sit down with acclaimed cellist Seth Parker Woods, a fearless advocate for contemporary classical music and a leading voice for commissioning new works, to trace the real steps behind a life in music: the early spark, the teachers who mattered, and the moment the path starts to click.We talk about what draws him to living composers, why electronics and electroacoustic experimentation can expand the cello's voice, and how you build “performance practice” when a piece is brand new. Seth also gets candid about the parts musicians rarely say out loud, including what to do when you are committed to a piece that does not fully resonate, and why professionalism still means putting your best foot forward for first hearings and recordings.From there, we dig into his albums and the storytelling choices inside them. Seth shares the meaning behind From Ordinary Things, inspired by Toni Morrison's poem “Shelter,” and how works by André Previn, George Walker, and Tania León connect to lyricism, identity, and community. We also explore Difficult Grace, his genre-bending, autobiographical project that puts him on stage as cellist, narrator, and movement artist, and what that kind of production teaches you about freedom, pressure, and pivoting fast.We close with an honest conversation about representation, being a Black cellist in classical music, and why access to instruments, teachers, and school programs shapes the entire pipeline. If you care about the future of music education, new music, and sustainable musician careers, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share this episode with a musician friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.For more information on Seth: https://sethparkerwoods.com/You can also find Seth on Instagram: @sethparkerwoodsIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Mit Werken von Ernest Bloch und Witold Lutosławski präsentiert der Cellist auf seinem neuen Album die Gesprächigkeit dieses Instruments.

Cello and piano can be a brutal matchup when nobody makes room, but when the balance is right it becomes one of the most revealing duo formats in music. We sit down with cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O'Riley to trace how their partnership started, why it clicked so fast, and what they've learned from years of turning rehearsal into a kind of shared research lab.We talk about building programs that cross borders without losing rigor, from Shuffle Play Listen to projects that pull ideas from Beethoven, contemporary music, and arranged songs by artists like Radiohead. Chris shares the pianist's responsibility for momentum and for protecting the “lyric impulse,” and Matt explains how true collaboration feels less like compromise and more like testing ideas until the music tells you what it needs.Then we go deep on Bach Dialogues: Bach sonatas reimagined with a five-string Baroque cello piccolo and the clavichord, an instrument Bach loved for its dynamic control and string-like touch. They unpack the realities of gut strings, pitch standards like A=415, why the clavichord is both expressive and famously quiet, and how modern recording and modeling technology can help bring an “impossible” instrument pairing to life onstage and in the studio.If you care about chamber music, historically informed performance, Bach interpretation, or simply how great musicians listen to each other, this conversation is full of practical insight. Subscribe, share this with a musician friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.For more information on Matt: https://www.matthaimovitz.com/You can also find Matt on Facebook and Instagram: @MatthaimovitzYoutube: @MatthaimovitzFor more information on Chris: https://christopheroriley.com/You can also find Chrison Facebook and Instagram: @christopher_oriley_Youtube: @ChristopherORiley360To download "The Bach Dialogues https://www.pentatonemusic.com/product/the-bach-dialogues-digital-only-album/If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Kate Klice's book "How Mr. Silver Stole the Show" will debut as an orchestral composition performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis. Megan Lynch chatted with Stefan Freund, Professor of Composition at the University of Missouri School of Music and Grammy winning Cellist in the music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, about the collaboration. 'It's a cat show,' says Freund of the book, 'I just imagined all the chaos.'

One missed signup and a burst of kid-level courage can set an entire life in motion. Cellist and composer Dorothy Lawson grew up in Toronto surrounded by classical music and strong school music programs, but she didn't “choose” cello in some grand, cinematic way. She simply chose to participate a day late, and the next opening happened to be cello. From there, the path becomes a masterclass in how musicians are formed: early access, social learning, and the kind of training that turns curiosity into craft.We also get into the part of music that's harder to explain but easier to feel. Dorothy shares research from a university residency where heart-rate monitors track performers and audiences in real time, showing surprisingly synchronized rises and falls. It's a powerful lens on why live performance matters, why vibrations and attention change a room, and why the concert hall can still be a place of real human connection even in a distracted age.From Vienna to Juilliard to New York City, Dorothy breaks down how NYC can sharpen an artist, and how that environment helped shape Ethel, the genre-bending string quartet she co-founded. We talk contemporary classical music, crossover language that welcomes new listeners, collaborations that center Native American composers, and the blunt economics that made classical programming feel predictable until presenters and artists started taking risks again. If you care about chamber music, music education, Juilliard, New York artistry, and the future of the string quartet, you'll leave with both ideas and practical perspective.Subscribe to The Cello Sherpa Podcast, share this conversation with a musician friend, and leave a rating or review so more listeners can find the show.For more information on Dorothy: https://ethelcentral.org/dorothy-lawson/You can also find Dorothy on Facebook and Instagram: @ethelcentralYoutube: @ethelcentralIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Alisa Weilerstein is more than just a virtuoso cellist; she is also a winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, the so-called “genius” award. There is a real genius in the way Alisa Weilerstein connects music in her solo concerts, combining core classical pieces and commissioning new works to expand the solo cello repertoire. Take, for example, her latest project called Fragments, which is a multimedia series that weaves 27 newly-commissioned pieces into all of the solo cello suites by J.S. Bach. She imagines anarc of listening, where one might hear Serbian-born, Quebec-based composer Ana Sokolović; American-born Joan Tower; cellist/composer Paul Wiancko; percussionist/composer Andy Akiho; American composer Jeffrey Mumford;J.S. Bach, and Argentinian Osvaldo Golijov all on the same bill and tied together. Alisa offers a sample of this exploration of sound and meaning, with a little bit of birdsong, in-studio.   Set list: 1. Joan Tower - For Alisa, and  J.S. Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, Prelude, BWV 1007   2. Osvaldo Golijov - The Last Moho Braccatus and J.S. Bach Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, Courante, BWV 1011 

A kid gets asked to “play a scale” by one of the greatest cellists who ever lived and has no idea what a scale is. That moment could have ended in embarrassment and retreat, but for Ole Akahoshi it became the beginning of a lifelong education in craft, taste, and what it really means to make the cello sing.The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with Ole Akahoshi, cellist and faculty at the Yale School of Music and Manhattan School of Music Prep Division, to trace his path from a music-filled childhood in Germany to studying with Pierre Fournier in Geneva. Ole shares what Fournier was like in lessons, what got written into his parts, and why those markings still matter. We also talk about the voice behind tone production, how phrasing and “good taste” shape interpretation, and why some technical ideas only click years later.From there, we shift into Ole's teaching world at Yale, including how the undergraduate studio fits into Yale's unique setup, and what he listens for when a student is chasing speed and flash. Ole lays out practical fundamentals like breathing, balance, and tension and release, plus a teaching philosophy built around curiosity and better questions. We also get his honest take on competitions, judging, confidence, and a pair of career-defining prompts he asks every freshman: who are you, and what do you want?If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share it with a cellist or teacher, and leave a review so more musicians can find the show. What's one foundation you want to rebuild in your playing?For more information on Ole: https://music.yale.edu/people/ole-akahoshiIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

Lots of public radio listeners know acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In the fall, WNYC released Our Common Nature, a podcast that follows the musician and producer Ana Gonzalez as they explore the country. This included a visit to West Virginia. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Gonzalez about the podcast and what she and Yo-Yo Ma learned along the way. The post A Conversation On Acclaimed Cellist's Visit To W.Va., This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Heute haben wir einen absoluten Ausnahmegast: den österreichischen Marathonrekordhalter Aaron Gruen.Er lebt, trainiert und studiert in den USA, startet international für Österreich – und steht kurz vor dem nächsten großen Highlight: In zwei Wochen läuft er den Wien-Marathon. Österreichische Rekorde hält er bereits mit starken 2:09:53 Stunden im Marathon und nicht minder beeindruckenden 1:01:14 Stunden im Halbmarathon. Aber klar ist: Da geht noch mehr.Seine Entwicklung ist beeindruckend – vor allem, wenn man bedenkt, dass er erst während der Corona-Zeit ernsthaft mit dem Laufen begonnen hat.Und als wäre das nicht genug, bringt Aaron auch abseits der Laufstrecke Höchstleistung: Er ist ausgebildeter Cellist auf Konzertniveau und studiert Medizin an der Harvard University.Wir sprechen mit ihm darüber, wie er Leistungssport, Studium und Musik unter einen Hut bekommt, wie sein Training aussieht, welche Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede es zu Hendrik gibt – und wo seine sportliche Reise noch hingehen soll. Was meint ihr - welchen Song hat das Musiktalent Aaron wohl zu unserer Spotify Playlist beigesteuert?Laufschuhe schnüren, Kopfhörer rein und mitlaufen. Viel Spaß beim Hören!____*Anzeige | COROS Unser Gast Aaron, Schmidti und Hendrik schwören drauf: Die COROS Pace 4 ist die Uhr unserer Wahl, wenn es um einen professionellen Trainingsalltag und Wettkämpfe geht. In Kombination mit dem Herzfrequenzsensor am Oberarm und der ausgefeilten COROS-App ein unschlagbares Team mit einem herausragenden Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Hier gelangt ihr zum Coros-Shop_ https://dada.link/bE9Xve Rabattcode: TEAMPFEIFFER (eim Kauf einer COROS Uhr oder des COROS DURA Bikecomputer bekommt ihr zusätzlich ein Accessoire, wie ein beliebiges Uhrband, Sleeves, eine Trinkflasche, etc. kostenlos on top. Dafür sind beide Produkte in den Warenkorb zu legen und der Code ist beim Check-Out einzugeben)

He picked orchestra because he thought there would be drums and that mix-up changed his life. Cellist Tommy Mesa joins us to trace the real arc from an accidental start in Miami to major career milestones, including joining the Manhattan School of Music faculty, winning the Sphinx Competition, and earning top honors like the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Along the way, we talk about what makes a classical music career sustainable when you don't begin at age four and how the right environment can accelerate growth.We also get a front-row look at high-pressure professional life: Tommy shares what it's like to prepare massive repertoire on tight timelines, and he walks through the practice planning habits that keep him steady. We dig into competition preparation, performance anxiety, and why he believes you play your best when you focus on communicating ideas rather than chasing prizes. His advice is specific and usable, from writing a minute-by-minute practice plan to pairing technique work with the key demands of your current repertoire.Community is another big theme. We talk about the Sphinx Organization as more than a competition, the importance of mentorship and peer networks, and how identity and Cuban American family history shape the way Tommy approaches opportunity. We close with what's next for him, including commissioning new music like a Michael Abels cello concerto and an immigrant composer project designed for both concert programming and recording.Subscribe for more conversations for advancing cellists and serious classical musicians, share this with a friend who needs a practice reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Tommy's story hit closest to home for you?For more information on Tommy: https://tommymesa.com/You can also find Tommy on Facebook and Instagram: @Tommy_j_mesaYoutube: @TommyMesaIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

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A tiny sixteenth-size cello, a stubborn toddler, and a violin shop tantrum, that's how this story begins. From there, Inbal Megido grew into an international soloist and chamber musician, studied with the legendary Aldo Parisot at Yale, and ultimately built a rich artistic life in Wellington, New Zealand. We explore how a childhood steeped in music became a fluent language, how cross-continental moves shaped identity, and why a liberal arts education can sharpen a performer's ear and mind as much as hours in the practice room.The heart of our conversation centers on voice and freedom. Inbal pulls back the curtain on recording the Bach Cello Suites, pushing past the fear of “another” recording to claim an honest, improvisatory approach. With sources that are copies rather than Bach's autograph, bowings and phrasing become choices rather than commandments. She records movements as living arcs, keeps tempo flexible, and treats character as compass. When pandemic logistics forced a total re-record, stamina and tension-free technique became essential tools—proof that process is as musical as product.We also get practical. Inbal explains how partnering with Larsen Strings helped her balance brightness and warmth across registers, mixing Arioso, Magnacore, and Il Cannone Direct-Focus to solve a persistent D–A mismatch. She shares how Wellington's scene, small but mighty, offers students real gigs, close mentorship, and a culture eager for new music. And her advice to young musicians cuts through noise: learn how to practice, cultivate interests beyond the practice room, protect your reputation, question assumptions, and build a career that fits your authentic voice rather than a borrowed template.If you enjoy deep dives into craft, pedagogy, and the choices that shape a musician's sound and life, you'll feel at home here. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Bach or the cello, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—what part of your musical life are you ready to rethink?For more information on Inbal: https://www.inbalmegiddo.com/You can also find Inbal on Facebook and Instagram: @inbalmegiddoIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

#MelissaPerley #TheViolinFamily #ChildrensBooks #MusicForKids #StringInstruments #PictureBook #ReadAloud #KidsAndMusic #VermontAuthor #CellistAuthor #MusicEducation #ViolinFamilyPlaysNewMusic #ClarenceClarinet #StorycomicPresents #RootstockPublishing   In this episode of Storycomic Presents, I'm joined by Vermont author and professional cellist Melissa Perley, creator of the award-winning picture book The Violin Family. This musical story introduces young readers to Basil the Bass, Celia the Violoncello, “Bizzy” the Viola, and Val and Violet the Violins—a loving family of string instruments who play together and then share pancake breakfasts with real Vermont maple syrup. When Violet takes a tumble and must visit the luthier, kids learn not only about how instruments are built and repaired, but also about care, patience, and the importance of every “voice” in the family ensemble. The Violin Family blends fun fiction with gentle factual details about string anatomy, sound, and musical roles, making it a great read-aloud for families, music teachers, and school libraries. We talk about Melissa's life in Vermont as a performing and teaching cellist, farmer, and author; the inspiration behind Violet's accident and trip to the luthier; and how her follow-up book, The Violin Family Plays New Music, expands the world with themes of inclusion and friendship through Clarence the Clarinet. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!  

India Gailey is a cellist, composer, vocalist, and improviser who appears most often in the realms of classical and experimental music. Named by CBC as one of “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” India moves fluidly as a soloist, chamber musician, and interdisciplinary collaborator, performing across the western hemisphere. She has written music for concerts, films, dance, and theatre, often exploring environmentalism and magical realism in her work. In 2022, she composed music for Symphony Nova Scotia to illustrate Mi'kmaw poet Rebecca Thomas's children's book I'm Finding My Talk, followed by her own cello concerto Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth (Redshift Records), the recording of which received an East Coast Music for Composition of the Year and a 2025 Juno nomination for Classical Album of the Year. India is the recipient of numerous honours, including awards from Arts Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, the Canada Council for the Arts, Upstream Music, and Acadia & McGill Universities.Learn more @india.yeshe

The chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on the chair of spikes which accompanied his early musical career, and why he doesn't tone down his Italian self for work (R)During his Suzuki lessons in Turin, Italy, a young Umberto Clerici was sitting up straight on a chair full of spikes, lest his posture slip.Umberto chose the cello as his instrument, mainly because it wasn't the violin, which sounded like a cat in a washing machine when played by the older students in his neighbourhood.Throughout his career playing in orchestras around the world, Umberto has gone to great lengths to let the music filter through him, to embody the meaning behind the notes, to learn what the composer thought or felt.Today Umberto Clerici is the chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

You're riding along with Kaitlyn Raitz as she breaks down the real mechanics of touring at scale: staying human on a bus, finding tiny routines that keep you sane, and surviving the sleep math when you're one of twelve buses on a massive run. Then it's straight into the onstage reality of modern country arena production: 24 musicians, a full string quartet, choir, and horns, plus the challenge of making strings translate in a loud arena. You get the practical gear-and-tech layer too: DPA mics and pickups, dynamic EQ, managing cello loudness, and how tools like ToneDexter fit into keeping tone consistent when the room is working against you. You also get the career side, unfiltered: how the Eric Church gig happened through the Nashville relationship web, why being excellent and easy to be around matters, and why “Nashville is a ten-year town” if you want longevity. Kaitlyn's stories span arranging and learning charts mid-tour from iPads, to the whiplash of getting a Grammy call with barely any runway, to recording in LA and wondering how anyone actually functions there. The episode closes with the mindset and performance skills that keep pros durable: protecting your brain and nervous system, flipping a stage persona on and off, and the practical win of transitioning to IEMs for a cellist when monitors are run well. Bottom line: this is how you keep your craft sharp, your head steady, and your show consistent night after night. Always Be Performing.​ 00:00:00 Gig Gab 522 – Monday, February 23rd, 2026 February 23rd: Curling Is Cool Day Guest co-host: Kaitlyn Raitz 00:01:55 Protein and Joy on the bus 00:02:14 Passing the time productively on the bus…and on the tour Swimming Swimply OR PlacesToSwim.com Thrifting 00:05:53 Sleeping on the bus! Twelve tour busses on this tour 00:07:26 24 Musicians on stage String Quartet 8-Person Choir Horn/Woodwind Quartet 00:09:45 Micing a string quartet in an arena DPA Mics AND pickups Dynamic EQ 00:14:47 Cellos and Loudness ToneDexter 00:18:50 Writing, arranging and learning charts mid-tour! Reading from iPads Eleanor Denning, String Lead and Arranger on the Eric Church Tour Bitter Pill has a cellist, too! 00:21:33 Getting the Eric Church gig Sub list for the Nashville Symphony Everything in Nashville is relationship-based Be good at what you do, and also be a pleasant person that people want to be around Nashville is a ten-year town 00:25:07 SPONSOR: Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/GIGGAB to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code GIGGAB. 00:26:55 You played on the Grammy's? Used to play with Brandy Clark, and occasionally gets a one-off gig call still. AND, a week-and-a-half before the Grammy's, the call came in Do you want to play the Grammy's with me? Kaitlyn has questions for LA-denizens: How do you live in LA? Do you see people that you know? Do you take public transportation? Recorded at Sunset Sounds in LA 00:33:05 Protecting your brain and nervous system Take on a persona “You are Kaitlyn Motherfucking Raitz” “We are bad bitches, we have earned this” Gary Cherone is the master of turning the stage persona on AND OFF Let the lights blind you 00:40:25 Transitioning to IEMs It's great for a cellist! IEMs are better than having to use bone conduction Kaitlyn's IEM mix – she hears the band It comes down to who's running monitors Ultimate Ears UE7 Pros IEMs 00:47:06 Kaitlyn Raitz's Music 00:48:52 Gig Gab 522 Outtro Follow Kaitlyn Raitz On Instagram On Facebook Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post From the Eric Church Tour to the Grammys: On the Bus with Cellist Kaitlyn Raitz – Gig Gab 522 appeared first on Gig Gab.

A seven-year-old chooses the cello because “you get to sit,” and decades later becomes a sought-after pedagogue who reshapes how students think about practice, expression, and careers. That's the arc that The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, explores with cellist and educator Melissa Kraut, equal parts heart, humor, and hard-won clarity.We dive into the early thrill of playing by ear and the long road to loving theory, including candid stories about faking through parts and finally discovering how analysis deepens expression. Melissa explains why Suzuki training transformed her teaching, giving her a surgeon's eye for root causes: when an advanced player stalls, she can trace the issue to its origin and rebuild from first principles. Along the way, mentors like Alan Harris and Hans Jorgen Jensen model how systematic thinking liberates phrasing, color, and timing rather than boxing them in.The conversation widens to what it means to teach now. Melissa shares how raising a daughter on the spectrum reframed her communication: if the student can't demonstrate understanding, the language must change. She “takes the temperature” at every lesson, pairs high standards with genuine kindness, and treats misses as information instead of verdicts. We talk about the pressures of social media, the myth of perfection, and practical strategies for separating identity from outcome so players can do deep, focused work without self-punishment.Shifting from the Cleveland Institute of Music to the DePaul University School of Music, Melissa unpacks the differences between a pure conservatory and a conservatory mindset within a university. Chicago's rich ecosystem, symphonic partnerships, chamber culture, and a wider campus life, offers students fresh ways to grow. And for anyone wrestling with career decisions, Melissa's advice is grounding: start with a small “why,” let it evolve, and build your path step by step. Talent gets you moving; clarity, systems, and connection keep you climbing.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find us. What's your why right now?For more information on Melissa: https://www.melissakraut.com/You can also find Melissa on FacebookIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Prescribing Music: Why Melodies Work When Medicine Fails. Dr. Melanie Ambler is a physician and cellist who founded "Musical Rounds," a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating music into patient care.  In this episode, Melanie reveals her journey into playing cello on hospital rounds during her medical student rotations at Stanford Medical School.   We the science into how music accesses the brain's "backdoor" to treat neurodegenerative diseases. A preliminary data analysis of the over 100 patients for whom she played and conducted musical rounds show significant drops in anxiety and pain for patients (and their families). Wish to help the show?  Click

Disappearing Neighbors, Upended Constitutional Norms, ans an Artist's Response to ICE   Curtis Chang talks with singer-songwriter and Twin Cities resident Sara Groves about heightened ICE activity in Minneapolis–Saint Paul and why the consequences for families and neighborhoods persist after the headlines fade. Groves challenges claims that "protesters are paid agitators" or that "ICE targets only criminals," naming the emotional and spiritual toll alongside concerns about due process and constitutional overreach. They discuss "borrowed courage," the cost of public witness—even losing fans when refusing to defend the indefensible—and how Christians can resist dehumanization by loving neighbors and cultivating beauty amid fear and division.   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Register for the Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference   02:45 - Sara's Eyewitness Account of ICE Activity 07:08 - Challenging Misconceptions and Narratives 10:18 - Refugees and Legal Overreach 13:48 - Has Their Been A Public Reaction to Sara's Advocacy? 18:43 - Local Tragedies and Finding Borrowed Courage 23:44 - Why Do Some Stay Silent or Disengaged? 25:31 - Losing Fans and the Cost of Advocacy 35:41 - What Is the Artist's Response? 43:42 - The Challenges For Sensitive Souls Engaging in Social Justice  44:38 - A Message to Listeners Beyond Minnesota   Scriptures: Matthew 22:37-39 (ESV) Mark 12:29-31 (ESV) Isaiah 1:18 (ESV) Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV)   Mentioned in This Episode: Video from Sara's social media bearing witness to current event s in Minnesota Learn about the work of International Justice Mission MPR articles about the killing of Philando Castile MPR articles about the murder of George Floyd Two 17-year-old U.S. citizens detained at Target (local news video) Federal Court Blocks: "Operation PARRIS," Orders Release of Detained Refugees More about Makoto Fujimura Kazuo Ishiguro's The Buried Giant Flannery O'Connor's Some Aspects of the Grotesque in Southern Fiction (read by O'Connor) Dorcas Thomson's Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul Learn about the Art House North Sara Groves' album What Makes It Through? Sara Groves' song "Telltale Heart" Sara Groves' song "Enough" Sara Groves' song-in-progress "Normal Things Are Hard Right Now" Steven Galloway's The Cellist of Sarajevo   Past Episodes Referenced in this Conversation: Good Faith ep. 215: David French: Dual State America and Authoritarianism - Renee Good and the Trump Administration Good Faith ep. 142: Finding God in the Small Things with Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth   More From Sara Groves: Sara Groves' Patreon Sara Groves' website   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Disappearing Neighbors, Upended Constitutional Norms, ans an Artist's Response to ICE   Curtis Chang talks with singer-songwriter and Twin Cities resident Sara Groves about heightened ICE activity in Minneapolis–Saint Paul and why the consequences for families and neighborhoods persist after the headlines fade. Groves challenges claims that "protesters are paid agitators" or that "ICE targets only criminals," naming the emotional and spiritual toll alongside concerns about due process and constitutional overreach. They discuss "borrowed courage," the cost of public witness—when refusing to defend the indefensible—and how Christians can resist dehumanization by loving neighbors and cultivating beauty amid fear and division.   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter   02:45 - Sara's Eyewitness Account of ICE Activity 07:08 - Challenging Misconceptions and Narratives 10:18 - Refugees and Legal Overreach 13:48 - Has Their Been A Public Reaction to Sara's Advocacy? 18:43 - Local Tragedies and Finding Borrowed Courage 23:44 - Why Do Some Stay Silent or Disengaged? 25:31 - Losing Fans and the Cost of Advocacy 35:41 - What Is the Artist's Response? 43:42 - The Challenges For Sensitive Souls Engaging in Social Justice  44:38 - A Message to Listeners Beyond Minnesota   Scriptures: Matthew 22:37-39 (ESV) Mark 12:29-31 (ESV) Isaiah 1:18 (ESV) Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV)   Mentioned in This Episode: Video from Sara's social media bearing witness to current event s in Minnesota Learn about the work of International Justice Mission MPR articles about the killing of Philando Castile MPR articles about the murder of George Floyd Two 17-year-old U.S. citizens detained at Target (local news video) Federal Court Blocks: "Operation PARRIS," Orders Release of Detained Refugees More about Makoto Fujimura Kazuo Ishiguro's The Buried Giant Flannery O'Connor's Some Aspects of the Grotesque in Southern Fiction (read by O'Connor) Dorcas Thomson's Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul Learn about the Art House North Sara Groves' album What Makes It Through? Sara Groves' song "Telltale Heart" Sara Groves' song "Enough" Sara Groves' song-in-progress "Normal Things Are Hard Right Now" Steven Galloway's The Cellist of Sarajevo   Past Episodes Referenced in this Conversation: Good Faith ep. 215: David French: Dual State America and Authoritarianism - Renee Good and the Trump Administration Good Faith ep. 142: Finding God in the Small Things with Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth   More From Sara Groves: Sara Groves' Patreon Sara Groves' website   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Eric Jacobsen is a renowned cellist who is also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He is known for combining fresh interpretations of traditional works with cutting-edge collaborations across musical genres. If I've got this right he's also the Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Classical Tahoe Musical Festival. Eric is also the artistic director and co-founder of The Knights, an adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra. Their current endeavors include a residency at Carnegie Hall. Their collaborators include Yo-Yo Ma and Bela Fleck.My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release which transforms my jazz ballad into a classical string quartet piece. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ERIC:www.jacobseneric.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Glór is the venue for the upcoming Third Thursday's: Rising Stars Showcase Concert. The concert, which is due to take place on Thursday, 19th February, will celebrate Clare's young classical talent. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Cellist, Max McKenna, piano accompanist, Séamus Lau and Associate Curator & cellist Gráinne Ó hUiginn.

What if listening deeply could carry us across centuries?In this Speaking of Travel episode, cellist Louise Dubin invites us into a world where travel, music, and historical discovery intertwine, reminding us that the most meaningful journeys reconnect us with voices nearly forgotten. Performing across solo, chamber, orchestral, and Broadway stages, including Radio City, Louise brings audiences beyond the concert hall, uncovering hidden musical treasures and restoring them to life with remarkable care and passion.Her recordings, including The Franchomme Project and Passages, grew from years of research and travel, especially in France, where she followed the footsteps of 19th-century composers whose works had slipped from the repertoire. Through her work, Louise shows us that curiosity is a devotion, honoring the artists who came before us and ensuring their music continues to breathe.“Travel teaches us to listen differently. When we step into the places where music was created, the notes begin to feel less like history and more like conversation.”In our conversation, Louise reflects on falling in love with the cello, the responsibility of recording works never before heard, and the discoveries that shaped her journey abroad. Together, we explore how music becomes a living conversation across time, memory, and human connection.This is a story about listening with the heart and remembering that every rediscovered note brings the past beautifully into the present. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

What does it really take to move from a childhood in a Soviet special music school to the principal chair of a top American orchestra? The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with Ilya Finkelshteyn to trace that journey, through refugee camps, early months in Minnesota with two suitcases and $300, a total technical rebuild at Juilliard with Harvey Shapiro, and a relentless audition circuit that demanded both resilience and precision.Ilya opens the curtain on how committees actually listen. The first-round filter isn't mystery or style, it's consistent intonation, reliable rhythm, and clear dynamic contrast. He shares the training habits that hold up under pressure: drones and tuners to expose tendencies, perfect intervals that must truly lock, open-string checks, and practicing in resonant spaces to hear pitch “hang” in the air. He even offers a pragmatic safety net for intervals when adrenaline spikes, an approach that protects musical integrity without freezing expression.We also dig into leadership from the first stand. Ilya's philosophy is simple and demanding: orchestra is chamber music writ large. He asks for active playing across the section, minimal talking from him to the section, sharp listening, and smart energy management. It took more than seven years to feel fully at home in the chair, long enough to cycle the core repertoire and learn when to blend and when to step out. Along the way, he makes a case for sustainable careers: secure an institutional “address” for stability, then build a rich mix of orchestra work, chamber music, solo spots, and teaching.If you care about orchestra auditions, cello technique, or the realities of principal leadership, this conversation delivers practical steps, hard-won insight, and a clear path you can apply today. If it resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what's the one practice change you'll make this week?For more information on Ilya: https://www.ilya-finkelshteyn.com/You can also find Ilya on Facebook and Instagram: @ilfink1217If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Amanda Forsyth is a South African born, Canadian raised, Juno award winning, Rock Star cellist. She has been the principal cellist of both The Calgary Philharmonic and Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestras. She has been soloist on international tours with The Royal Philharmonic; English Chamber Orchestra; Seoul Philharmonic and Israel Philharmonic. She's done multiple tours in Australia. In the U.S., she has performed with The Chicago Symphony, Washington National Symphony and many others. She is a founding member of the Zukerman Chamber Players. Her most recent album is with her husband Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra.My featured song is “Tree Of Life” from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH AMANDA:www.amandaforsyth.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

The MusicaNova Orchestra presents its “Baroque to the Future” concert February 7th at Tempe Center for the Arts. The program features music by 19th through 21st century composers harkening back to the Baroque Era for inspiration. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently chatted with conductor Warren Cohen and guest cellist and Valley native Peter Eom about the concert.

The MusicaNova Orchestra presents its “Baroque to the Future” concert February 7th at Tempe Center for the Arts. The program features music by 19th through 21st century composers harkening back to the Baroque Era for inspiration. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently chatted with conductor Warren Cohen and guest cellist and Valley native Peter Eom about the concert.

1/29/26: The Northamptones LIVE! And fabulous! Court Dorsey, actor & poet and Grammy Award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen: “Poems with Wings.” UMass Poli Sci Prof Ray La Raja: too much democracy in Amherst? Ehmpton Mayor Salem Derby: what if ICE comes? & other pressing issues. Jon Anz w/ Orice Jenkins: his jazz gems –Tuesday @ City Sports Grill w/ the Green St. Trio.

To read the complete transcript and watch the podcast video, visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠episode blog⁠⁠⁠⁠.In this episode of the Successful Musicians Podcast, Jason Tonioli sits down with professional cellist Marc Christian to explore how musicians can build a profitable and deeply fulfilling career in the wedding and special events space.Marc shares how he transitioned from classical cello training and large-stage performances into a thriving wedding music business—one that provides both financial stability and meaningful service through music.Marc Christian is a professional cellist who began playing cello at the age of nine and pursued formal classical training through college at Cal State Northridge. While originally on a traditional orchestral path, Marc realized he wanted a more creative and personal approach to music.After performing with bands, singer-songwriters, and high-profile events in Los Angeles, including Grammy-related work, Marc shifted his focus to weddings and special events. Over the past five years, he has built a highly successful wedding music business, becoming a preferred vendor at more than 20 venues and performing hundreds of events.Marc is known for tailoring each performance to the couple and the moment, creating emotionally powerful experiences that elevate life's most important milestones.What You'll Learn- How Marc transitioned from classical music to a profitable wedding music career- Why tailoring music to each event creates unforgettable experiences- How musicians can grow confident in pricing and value over time- Why small gigs can lead to big opportunities- How service and emotional impact support long-term fulfillment- Why success as a musician should include both income and purposeTopics Covered in This Episode- Starting cello at a young age and classical training- Leaving the orchestral path for creative freedom- Building a wedding and special events music business- Tailoring music for ceremonies and guest experiences- Pricing confidence and turning down low-paying gigs- Building reputation through referrals and venues- The emotional impact of music in weddings, funerals, and hospitals- Defining success as service and financial stabilityIf you're a musician searching for a career that combines creativity, service, and sustainability, this episode offers powerful insight into how music can become both a calling and a livelihood.Connect with Marc ChristianWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookConnect with Jason TonioliWebsite FacebookYouTube InstagramSpotifyPandoraAmazon MusicApple Music

A single question—“Can I have it?”—nearly sent a child's cello out the door. Instead, that moment lit a fuse that carried Hee-Young Lim from piano lessons and packed Korean school days to principal chair in Rotterdam and a teaching home at Beijing's Central Conservatory of Music.The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hee-Young, and they take a deep dive into the chain of choices that shaped her artistry: the advantages of piano-first training for cello technique, how small hands and big extensions can coexist, and what it means to study across traditions with mentors from the French, German, Russian, and American schools. Hee-Young takes us inside the orchestra, sharing what she learned from working closely with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, decoding massive symphonic scores, and adapting to different halls on tour. Then she opens up about a turning point at thirty, why prestige wasn't enough, how proximity to home and a lifelong dream to teach redefined success, and what makes Beijing's conservatory culture distinct, from studio sizes to the freedom to teach across ages.We also explore the heart behind her album Encores. Built one piece at a time in a colleague's studio, the project gathers short works she first loved on piano and now sings through the cello. She explains how bow and breath reshape phrasing once sustained by pedal, why encore repertoire can carry the deepest personal stories, and how a DIY recording approach can yield a more intimate, honest sound. Throughout, her advice to young musicians is frank and generous: stay curious, stay open, and build resilience for a field that asks for both excellence and grit.If you enjoy candid artist stories, real talk about career pivots, and behind-the-scenes insight into orchestral life, conservatory teaching, and recording strategy, this one's for you. Listen, share with a friend who needs a nudge of courage, and leave a rating so more musicians and music lovers can find us.For more information on Hee-Young: https://www.crossovermedia.net/artists/hee-young-lim/projects/the-encores-album/bio/You can also find Hee-Young on Instagram and Facebook: @heeyounglim_officialor Youtube: @hee-younglim2202 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Sofia Hernandez-Williams of Holden is the youngest semi-finalist in the Sphinx Competition this week in Detroit.

Orli Shaham joins us from Minnesota Public Radio in the Twin Cities, a place bursting with talented young artists, including a teen from a long line of Florentine musicians performing Ravel, a quartet who bonded in a forest, and a multifaceted cellist whose interests range from tennis to quantum computing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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A cello can feel like an escape, a calling, and eventually a limb. That's how Johannes Moser describes the moment the instrument clicked for him and why, decades later, he still loves the daily work most players dread. Our conversation traces his path from messy youth concerts and amateur orchestras to major stages, revealing how real leadership grows when the horn enters early, the violas miss a cue, and the soloist still carries the story.We dig into what actually sustains a modern career: commissions that energize seasons, manuscripts that change how you read the classics, and the habit of talking with audiences as openly as you play. Johannes explains how performers like Casals and Rostropovich expanded the cello's possibilities and how today's social media era risks trading depth for dazzle. His antidote is simple and demanding—feed your inner life with books and theater, cultivate personal relationships that lead to invitations, and practice with curiosity so conviction can bloom on stage.Along the way, Johannes shares why new music keeps Dvorak and Schumann fresh, how shared ownership of premieres strengthens the repertoire, and what “productive doubt” looks like in the practice room. He also offers grounded advice for young players navigating a noisy landscape: value the people in the room over the algorithm, and let your voice—not just your velocity—set you apart. If you're hungry for a clear, human blueprint to grow artistry, connect with listeners, and build a resilient life in music, this conversation will meet you where you are and push you forward.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more musicians can find it.For more information on Johannes Moser: https://www.johannes-moser.com/You can also find Johannes on Instagram and Facebook: @cellistjohannesmoserIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Rebecca Foon is best known as a cellist – she's been a pivotal figure on the Montreal scene, playing with bands like Thee Silver Mt Zion and her world music/chamber ensemble Esmerine. But Foon has also been making solo records, often including her vocals as well, and her latest, Black Butterflies, is a collection of songs that blends dream pop, minimalism, and ambient music. Rebecca Foon plays live, in-studio. Set list: 1. If I Could Only See the Distant Sky 2. in a time of truth 3. Flood of Eternity

Tamar Sagiv is an Israeli-born cellist and composer. Her work explores themes of memory, identity, and emotional resonance. She is the recipient of the Zubin Mehta Certificate of Honour, in addition to an award from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. She's performed as a soloist with orchestras in Israel and Germany, and at venues including Lincoln Center and Alice Tully Hall. She's also recorded several broadcasts for the Israeli National Radio, and she's performed in festivals across Israel, Europe, and the U.S. Last August she released her first album, “Shades Of Mourning”.My featured song is “Tree Of Life”, from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH TAMAR:www.tamarsagiv.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

What does it really take to lead a world-class cello section while raising two young kids and navigating an orchestra's evolving culture? The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with San Francisco Symphony principal cellist Rainer Eudeikis for a candid, witty, and deeply practical conversation about moving from Utah to Atlanta to the Bay Area, why some orchestras feel close-knit while others run purely professional, and how life stage changes your sense of community as much as geography does.Rainer opens the front-stand playbook: direct conversations with the conductor, shaping section sound in real time, and the hidden grind of bowings that can make or break a rehearsal. He explains why he once resisted pops and movie concerts, how he came to value their physical and mental reset between heavy rep, and how smart rotation preserves endurance across a demanding subscription season. His practice advice is refreshingly doable—an under-30-minute daily routine that maintains intonation, articulation, and vibrato, plus “simmering” solos weeks in advance so they peak on cue. He also shares how to turn stage time into training, using lighter programs to refine shifts, bow control, and contact.On auditions, Rainer pulls back the curtain on San Francisco's process: resume screening, when and why tapes help, the pros and cons of recorded prelims, and the committee discipline needed to keep standards high without wasting candidates' time or money. He describes hiring multiple young players—some initially asked to submit tapes—and what separates winners: musical identity, adaptability, and the ability to move a room in the first 30 seconds. For students and early-career musicians, his guidance is sharp and actionable: define your niche early, seek mentors who do the job you want, and build the psychology to perform under pressure without losing musical voice.If you care about orchestral life, cello leadership, audition strategy, or simply practicing smarter, this conversation is rich with takeaways you can use today. Subscribe, share with a friend who's prepping auditions, and leave a review to tell us your biggest question about principal leadership.For more information on Rainer Eudeikis: https://www.rainereudeikis.com/You can also find Rainer on YouTube: @EudeikisIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Bachs sechs Suiten für Violoncello betrachtet jeder Cellist als Herausforderung. BR-KLASSIK stellt die Suite Nr. 1 mit dem Cellisten Daniel Müller-Schott vor.

Brook Speltz is the acclaimed cellist of the internationally renowned Escher String Quartet and an artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He's performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist throughout the world. He's the First Prize winner of the Ima Hogg Competition. He has performed as a soloist with many orchestras, and he's toured with the cello rock band Break of Reality, whose video of the Game of Thrones theme has 28 million views on YouTube. Their recent U.S. tour raised funds and awareness for music programs in public schools all around the country.My featured song is “Riding The Berks” from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH BROOK:www.escherquartet.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's latest single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

What if the thing that makes people laugh at your art is the same thing that makes them listen closer? That's the tension—and the opportunity—at the heart of our conversation with cellist and filmmaker Nick Canellakis, whose viral sketches and serious performances are two sides of one craft. We dig into the roots: a musical family, early piano, and the moment the cello took hold. Then the parallel story: childhood home videos evolving into a full-fledged filmmaking habit, culminating in a Curtis holiday “skit night” that became a real short film. Nick walks us through his modern toolkit—single-camera iPhone shoots, simple mics, thoughtful coverage, and Adobe Premiere—to show how cinematic instincts can thrive without massive crews. The secret isn't chasing trends; it's writing what you know: the anxious, funny, fiercely devoted inner life of musicians.That creative momentum has reshaped his concertizing. Nick shares how a five-minute live sketch can prime an audience for Tchaikovsky or Dvorak without diluting the music's weight. We talk about the Orlando Philharmonic collaboration, the balance between entertainment and excellence, and why he refuses to become “a comedian who plays cello.” The music leads, the comedy widens the door, and both raise the stakes for connection.We also explore his role on the Curtis Institute faculty and a fresh teaching model where students study with multiple mentors, including visits from artists like Gary Hoffman. It's a system built for synthesis: different bowings, fingerings, and philosophies that invite players to own their choices and find their sound. Finally, Nick offers grounded advice for young musicians—swing bigger, don't sell yourself short, and choose paths for love, not fear. If you've wondered how to blend passions without losing rigor, this one maps the territory.If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more musicians and creators can find it. For more information on Nick Canellakis: https://www.nicholascanellakis.com/biographyYou can also find Nick Canellakis on Instagram and Facebook: @nick.canellakis_cellistIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

A sacred plant, a living coastline, and a cello that sings in two voices—Sweetgrass brings them together with uncommon clarity. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith to share how a pandemic idea turned into an immersive album where Mohawk language, indigenous song forms, and contemporary classical textures breathe the same air. Dawn traces her journey from conservatory training to a compositional practice grounded in Mohawk heritage, storytelling, and soundscapes that fold in blues, meditative space, and rock energy. Wilhelmina reflects on early breakthroughs at Curtis, a life-shaping stint in George Crumb's experimental lab, and the chamber instincts that make her a natural collaborator. Together they unpack the title track's symbolism—sweetgrass as strength and tenderness—and the craft behind multitracking cello lines that anticipate each other's rubato, merging voice and instrument into a single, human pulse. We go inside key works, including We Enter Together and Decolonization, a gripping solo journey that threads a healing song, a women's stomp dance, blues gestures, and a Hendrix-tinted national anthem to reframe what “American music” can hold. The conversation widens into a practical guide for making records today: funding with grants and community programs, choosing the right hall and producer, navigating label partnerships, owning your masters, and prioritizing digital releases when physical CDs gather dust. At heart, this is about why artists still record: to plant repertoire for younger players, to carry culture forward with respect, and to keep curiosity at the center of the craft. If you care about new music, indigenous voices, recording workflows, or the evolving music industry, this story offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the cello, and leave a review with the track that stayed with you.For more information on Wilhelmina Smith: https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/bio.htmlFor more information on Dawn Avery: https://www.dawnavery.com/You can also find Wilhelmina and Dawn on Instagram and Facebook: @dawnaveryartist @wscelloIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin. She shares about her incredibly varied career as a freelancer, and her love of research, particularly on French compositions. Louise gives details about her experience recording her widely acclaimed album "The Franchomme Project" and her latest album "Passages." These albums reflect the culmination of her research in to discovering compositions that have never been recorded, and her drive to be the first one. She also shares about her experience working at Prussia Cove with Steven Isserlis, Ralph Kirshbaum, and William Pleeth. For more information on Louise: https://www.louise-dubin.com/You can also find Louise on Instagram and Facebook: @weezeedee Check out Louise Dubin's upcoming concert on 10/25 at 7pm, where she will be performing selections from her latest album, "Passages" and from "The Franchomme Project" https://bachtrack.com/venue/st-johns-in-the-village-churchIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Dave Eggar is a Rock Star Cellist. He's a 5x Grammy nominee. He plays classical, rock, bluegrass and more. He's worked with some of the biggest names in music including Paul Simon, John Legend, Norah Jones, Foreigner, Josh Groban and Train. And it's his cello that opens Coldplay's massive hit "Viva La Vida".On a personal note, I met Dave recently when he was hired as the cellist and quarterback of the string quartet which recorded an upcoming work of mine called “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, which transformed my jazz ballad into a classical string quartet piece. More to come on this shortly.My featured song is “The Night Was A Mystery” from the album Summer Of Love 2020. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH DAVE:www.domomusicgroup.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MI CACHIMBA” is Robert's newest single. It's Robert's homage to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring World Class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE:“SUNDAY SLIDE” is Robert's recent single. It's been called “A fun, upbeat, you-gotta-move song”. Featuring 3 World Class guest artists: Laurence Juber on guitar (Wings with Paul McCartney), Paul Hanson on bassoon (Bela Fleck), and Eamon McLoughlin on violin (Grand Ole Opry band).CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKSCLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO—-------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist, Pablo Ferrández. Pablo has been working all over the world as an international soloist. He shares about the experience of being born into a musical family and named after his father's idol, Pablo Casals. He also talks about what its been like to build an international career over the past decade, become a Sony recording artist, and he shares details about recording his latest album, "Moonlight Variations."For more information on Pablo: https://www.pabloferrandez.com/You can also find Pablo on Instagram: @pabloferrandez.cellist     and Youtube: @pabloferrandezIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith present their first collaborative recording, ‘Sweetgrass.' Listen now with host Julie Amacher!