Podcast appearances and mentions of david balakrishnan

Purnaprajna Bangere is both a brilliant mathematician and a highly-respected violinist trained in the classical violin music of southern India. David Balakrishnan is a violinist, composer, and member of the Turtle Island String Quartet who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2017, David spent several months as an artist-in-residence working with Purna in Lawrence, Kansas, home of the University of Kansas. This interview explores their unique musical collaboration that weaves together the classical violin music traditions of southern India with that of Europe and the United States.   

This podcast continues my conversation with two remarkable and thoughtful musicians. It also explores how the principles of abstract geometry can inform both the composition and performance of violin music and how different cultures and musical traditions can enrich the experience of music and of life itself.

Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Darol Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous trailblazing ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux,and others. Darol is at home in many of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent! Darol has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Bela Fleck, Bill Evans, David Grisman, David Balakrishnan, Tracy Silverman, Mark O'Connor, Phillip Aaberg, Mark O’Connor, and Stephane Grappelli, to name a few. In addition to performing all over the world, he has recorded and produced scores of important recordings and has been a featured soloist on dozens of recordings and motion picture soundtracks. He can be heard on NPR’s “Car Talk” theme (along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice) and was also the violinist on the soundtrack of the popular Sim City computer games. An Associate Professor Emeritus at the prestigious Berklee School of music, Anger now runs an ambitious online fiddle school at ArtistWorks.com and is a regular guest at Berklee's Roots Music program. You can take lessons with Darol at artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-darol-anger. Darol is interested in 5-string violin technology and has built two of his own. Learn more at darolanger.com If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at info@electricviolinshop.com for advice.

Arranged and performed by David Balakrishnan https://turtleislandquartet.com/member/david-balakrishnan/

A fascinating conversation with über-musician, singer/composer Barbara Higbie. We met through the women's music movement in the early 80's, although she'd already made inroads in the music business through Windham Hill Records, initially with Darol Anger. (https://barbarahigbie.com/) But what a road!, absolutely fascinating with twists and turns that, honestly, seem ordained in retrospect. I've always had the greatest respect for Barbara, and although we brushed wings many times at IMAWest (where she performed in various ensembles, all stellar) and at festivals, I never really knew her well. No reason, really, she's extremely engaging and we've shared many situations and enduring stories but it's like we're part of the same fabric ~ very familiar, like stars flashing in the night in some way. I guess this conversation was just waiting! Some quick memories ... riding on the same bus with her and Teresa Trull (with whom she did an album) into the Michigan Women's Festival grounds; a show she did with us in Bodega with David Balakrishnan (they were in the group Turtle Island together) that was absolutely astounding, off the chain in virtuosity; hearing Barbara, Cris Williamson, and Teresa Trull rehearsing backstage on an Olivia cruise we all performed at, April 2018, and being knocked out by that phenomenal blend and sound. I thought to myself, "This is American music!" And to me that really means something. It ties in to my respect for the many races and cultures who have brought the mix that itself created new styles of expression, and so many hit songs. Nobody else has created so much, for so many years, that sold so phenomenally. Even the Taliban sings Motown! (in some reputably reported instances). Thing is, I learned so much during this conversation, and had a blast. If you already knew about Barbara, enjoy learning more. If you didn't, welcome to the world of a magical, dedicated musical chameleon who holds her own. Thanks Barbara! xx June --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/june-millington/support

David Balakrishnan is a gifted violinist and founding member of the Turtle Island String Quartet. He is also a composer who draws upon a variety of musical traditions to create works that are both fresh and enduring. I recorded this interview at his home in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015.

As três irmãs Ahn (violoncelista Maria, a pianista Lucia, violinista Angella) trazem vida nova ao trio de piano com sua interpretação apaixonada. No TEDWomen, elas iniciam com a brilhante e animada "Skylife", de David Balakrishnan, depois tocam uma exuberante, graciosa versão de "Oblivion", de Astor Piazolla.

Las tres hermanas Ahn (María en chelo, Lucía en piano, Angella en violín) dan nueva vida al trío de piano con un espectáculo musical lleno de pasión. En TEDWomen abren con la vibrante y luminosa "Skylife", de David Balakrishnan, y luego pasan a una versión magnífica y seductora de "Oblivion" de Astor Piazzolla.

Les trois soeurs Ahn (Maria violoncelliste, Lucia pianiste et Angella violiniste) donnent un nouveau souffle à leur trio de piano avec leur manière passionnée de créer de la musique. À TEDWomen, elles commencent avec le vif "Skylife", de David Balakrishnan, puis jouent une version somptueuse d´"Oblivion", d´Astor Piazzolla.

Die drei Schwestern Ahn (die Cellistin Maria, die Pianistin Lucia und die Violistin Angella) hauchen mit ihrem leidenschaftlichen Musizieren dem Klaviertrio neues Leben ein. Bei TEDWomen beginnen sie mit dem fröhlichen und poppigen "Skylife" von David Balakrishnan. Anschließend spielen sie eine hinreißende, verführerische Version von Astor Piazzollas "Oblivion".

The three Ahn sisters (cellist Maria, pianist Lucia, violinist Angella) breathe new life into the piano trio with their passionate musicmaking. At TEDWomen, they start with the bright and poppy "Skylife," by David Balakrishnan, then play a gorgeous, slinky version of "Oblivion," by Astor Piazzolla.