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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

Milwaukee native Malik Johnson is a grammy-nominated cellist, composer and music producer. He recently added the title of Artist in Residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children's Museum.  Johnson became the museum's first artist-in-residence last year and returns to the role this year to continue connecting with children and families through music. He spoke with Lake Effect's Xcaret Nuñez about his work and the Betty Brinn artist-in-residence program.

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.

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.

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.

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

Good Vibe Tribe: Meet 12 Year-Old Cellist, Sofia full 338 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:57:58 +0000 yAnG1AOy0Dmw1Vbb2iras5Oo7dqQ1ixk latest,wwbx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wwbx,society & culture Good Vibe Tribe: Meet 12 Year-Old Cellist, Sofia Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

Cellist Anita Graff reflects on a life in music, from Bach to jazz, and previews her Charlotte debut. Opera Carolina director Dr. Shante Williams discusses the new Classical Artist Fund, supporting singers and the many creatives behind the scenes.

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

The Phoenix Symphony begins 2026 in concert January 9-11 at Symphony Hall. The program will include Pictures at an Exhibition, Antrópolis by Gabriela Ortiz, and Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto #2 with guest cellist Sterling Elliott. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently chatted with Elliott about the piece, and his blossoming career, which began as the youngest member of the Elliott Family String Quartet. Tickets for the performance are available at the Phoenix Symphony website.

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 

Send us a textIn Part 2 of his interview with cellist and cyclist Ben Sollee, host Wesley Cheney gets nerdy about music and bikes.Support the show

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 

OAE cellist Catherine Rimer, joins Netty for a chat in the latest episode. She shares many remarkable stories about her musical education and projects accomplished in several countries.Catherine talks about her journey with the OAE. She remembers the late David Watkin, principal cellist of the OAE and reflects on her early memories of hearing him perform for the first time. It's an episode packed with various ensemble groups Catherine has played with, chance encounters, alternative persona names.--Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she ‘spills the tea' on the side of classical music you don't normally hear. Available as Apple podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn+Alexa

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!

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Clay McKinney, Orchestra Director and Cellist at Parkway Schools located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Clay shares how he developed an incredible passion for teaching, particularly as an Orchestra Director of a middle school. He also offers tips for building a following on social media, and talks about how he built an impressive following of over 10K on his Youtube channel.  For more information on Clay: https://www.thecello.online/You can also find Clay on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @thecelloonlineIf 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 conversation with Creative Director, Storyteller and Cellist, Daniel Hamin Go - www.danielhamingo.com

John Wilson speaks to British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason about his obsession with music, adjusting to fame and how he's faced racist abuse.While still a student, he performed to an audience of more than one billion people at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, instantly becoming one of the most recognisable classical performers in the world. Now, still just 26 years old, he explains the unique joy of performing with his family. Kanneh-Mason is one of seven siblings, all are talented musicians and regularly play together.Of Antiguan decent, he was the first black person to win BBC Young Musician of the Year. He's also used his profile to join calls for dropping ‘Rule, Britannia!' from the Last Night of the Proms, explaining how difficult it is for someone whose ancestors were enslaved to hear imperial songs sung with such determination. Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for helping to make this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Alex Loftus, Ben Cooper and Edwina Pittman Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Photo by Ian West - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alban Gerhardt. Alban is enjoying a 35 year career as an International Soloist and Chamber Musician. Having performed with most of the major American and European orchestras, Alban shares stories going back to his roots, growing up as a young child fascinated by classical music in a musical environment, with a father who was a violinist in the Berlin Philharmonic. He talks about how he has built an international career over several decades, despite the fact that the cello was not his first love, and he offers his advice to young musicians hoping to follow in his footsteps, and much more. For more information on Alban: https://albangerhardt.com/You can also find Alban on Instagram and Facebook: @albancelloIf 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 

Sussex-born cellist Laura van der Heijden won the BBC Young Musician of the Year at the age of 15 in 2012. She's now been named as the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year and will be the Artist in Residence at this year's Lammermuir Festival in Scotland. Laura tells Kylie Pentelow about her repertoire, her love of the outdoors, and plays live in the studio.Women who've been stalked, or had to take out a restraining order, have a much higher chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. It followed a group of over 66,000 women across 10 years, and found those who'd been stalked were 41% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, with those who'd taken out a restraining orders 71% more likely to have heart problems. Kylie talks to Dr Audrey Murchland, one of the lead researchers who carried out the study, about their findings.Paula Byrne, Jane Austen's biographer and also a novelist, has spent 25 years researching and writing about the iconic author. In this 250th anniversary year of Austen's birth, she joins Kylie to talk about her new novel, Six Weeks by the Sea, which is her first fictional treatment of Austen and tells the story of how she imagines the most famous romance writer of all time first fell in love.New government guidance on sex education coming in next year doesn't include specific information on how children should be taught about menstruation, despite a new study showing children don't get enough lessons on the subject. Researchers from University College London claim children get at most two sessions on periods and they say boys and girls should be taught about it together. The study was led by Professor Joyce Harper from the UCL Institute for Women's Health. She joins Kylie along with Tina Leslie from the charity Freedom for Girls, which provides period education.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Andrea Kidd

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Merblum, of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. He shares his journey growing up as a cellist in metro Atlanta, to his life of teaching and freelancing in the San Francisco bay area. After an incredibly moving trip to Kenya in 2019, Robert and Rebecca were inspired to start the Kenya International Cello Festival, which quickly morphed into a chamber music festival. Robert speaks about the impact they are making in Nairobi by teaching young musicians how to play string instruments, which have been generously donated by many organizations in the US, bringing in faculty to coach chamber music groups, training music teachers to teach the younger students, and training Kenyans how to do repairs on instruments. This is an incredibly inspiring story about how to make a difference in the lives of young students living in the slums of Nairobi, through the power of music!For more information on Robert: https://roberthowardcello.com/You can also find Robert on Instagram: @rhowardcelloFor more information on the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival: https://www.kicf.net/tourIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

During the 2024-25 season, Alisa Weilerstein premiered three new cello concertos – Richard Blackford's The Recovery of Paradise (which she has recorded for Pentatone with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Tomáš Netopil), Gabriela Ortiz's Dzonot (recorded for Platoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel) and Thomas Larcher's Returning into Darkness (premiered with the New York Philharmonic). James Jolly caught up with Alisa to talk about the two new recordings and also hear about her Fragments project that she's bringing to London as part of a South Bank Centre residency later this year. The Gramophone Podcast will now be included in The British Library Sound Archive, catalogued and preserved for future generations as part of the nation's audio and cultural heritage.

Julian Schwarz is a Grammy nominated cellist. He's won several competitions. He made his concert debut at 11. He made his U.S. touring debut with the Moscow State Radio Orchestra. He's toured China as a recitalist. He performs frequently with his wife, pianist Marisa Bournaki. He's a founding member of the New York touring ensemble “Frisson” and was recently appointed the newest core member of the Olmos Ensemble.My featured song is “Spring Dance” from the album of the same name 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 JULIAN:www.julianschwarz.com____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new 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 Clive Greensmith. Clive has been Professor of Cello at the Colburn School Conservatory of Music since 2013. Clive shares about his incredible journey as cellist of the World renowned Tokyo String Quartet for their final 15 years, his position as Principal Cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, and how those two distinctive careers compared to each other. With his vast teaching experience, Clive also shares about his teaching philosophy, offers advice to young musicians, and much more. For more information on Clive: https://www.clivegreensmith.com/You can also find Clive on Instagram and Facebook: @clivegreensmithIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Cellist, guitarist, vocalist, and compositional viral icon Maddie Ashman joins us on the Now and Xen podcast to discuss her work. Topics of choice include musical influences, feeling microtonal colors, hurdles when playing such music, and how to find your way.   Instagram clip of “dark” (Maddie Ashman) from otherwordly Instagram clip of hocket type beat (Maddie Ashman) Instagram clip of cello notes from “Toffee” (Maddie Ashman) Carol of the Bells (microtonal cover by Maddie) Toffee (by Maddie Ashman) - Stephen Weigel and company 22-TET cover All other music from then on is from “Toffee” (Maddie Ashman)   Check out Maddie's music! instagram.com/maddieashman https://www.youtube.com/@MaddieAshman https://maddieashman.bandcamp.com/album/otherworld https://www.tiktok.com/@maddieashmanmusic?lang=en   Support us on Patreon! (If we get 60 patrons, episodes will be released regularly instead of sporadically) https://www.patreon.com/nowandxen Follow http://nowandxen.libsyn.com https://twitter.com/now_xen https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/   Subscribe RSS: http://nowandxen.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mhnGsH… Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nowxen Twitter: https://twitter.com/now_xen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmYNMpemAIq8DnK5HJ9gsA

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emily Wright. Emily is the host of The Lonely Cello Podcast. She shares about the many facets of her career, including working as a freelance cellist, an Associate Editor and contributing writer for Strings Magazine, working as a composer, and teaching students of all levels and ages, with a particular skill set geared towards adult students. For more information on Emily: https://emilywright.net/You can also find Emily on Instagram and Facebook: @emilywrightcelloIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa is enjoying a career as an international soloist and chamber musician. In this interview, she shares what the experience of being recognized with a MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship in 2011 was like, and how it impacted her career. She also talks about how she grew up surrounded by music, never had any doubt she wanted to be a professional cellist, her advice for building an international career and much more! For more information on Alisa: https://alisaweilerstein.com/You can also find Alisa on Instagram and Facebook: @alisaweilersteinIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Podience! It is high summer and we are moving around and around. Lots of pieces are getting mixed up and rearranged. Life is one big puzzle when you really think of it, isn't it? In this episode we talk about MOVING in NYC, we give some advice on what to do with your DYNAMICS, we define often occuring phenomenon and we end with an EPIC multi generational ghost of gags past. Thank you for tuning in! 

Inbal Segev is a virtuoso Israeli-American cellist. She has been characterized as “a cellist with something to say”. She's performed with the Helsinki, Dallas and London orchestras among many others. She frequently commissions and champions new works. Her playing can be heard in the 2005 movie “Bee Season” starring Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche. One of her newest projects in “I'm Nobody! Who Are You?”, an Emily Dickinson setting for unaccompanied women's choir. And she's scoring a documentary film about a Holocaust survivor.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 INBAL:www.inbalsegev.com______________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).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