Podcasts about David Shifrin

SynopsisIn the summer of 1764, eight-year-old child prodigy Wolfgang Mozart was in England, accompanied by his 13-year-old sister, Nanerl, and their father, Leopold. The Mozarts had arrived in London wearing what back home in Salzburg would have passed as fashionable French-style clothing back home in Salzburg. But since England had just ended the Seven Years War with France, this faux pas resulted in the Mozarts receiving some rude comments and even ruder gestures from London street urchins, so Papa Leopold quickly acquired more “politically correct” attire for himself and the children.On August 5, 1764, the family settled in at a quiet house in Chelsea, as Papa Leopold had taken ill. While his father recovered, Wolfgang was temporarily forbidden to practice piano or make any noise, so he decided to try his hand at writing his first symphony. Perhaps as compensation for having to keep so quiet, Mozart suddenly was keen on writing for as many instruments as possible. As Nanerl later recalled, “While he composed and I copied, he said to me, ‘Remind me to give the horn something worthwhile to do!'”And so, Mozart's first symphony is scored for two oboes, two horns and strings.Music Played in Today's ProgramWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Symphony No. 1; Prague Chamber Orchestra; Charles Mackerras, conductor; Telarc 80256The “bad news” relates to Bach's previous employer, namely the Duke of Weimar, who was not exactly pleased that Bach had accepted the new job. Court intrigue complicated the matter, and the Prince's “poaching” of Bach might have been perceived as just another indirect slap at the Duke maneuvered by a long-standing feud between the two noblemen. The upshot was that Bach was put on the Prince's payroll effective in August of 1717, but the Duke didn't accept Bach's resignation until five months later, and then only after throwing Bach in jail for almost a month to teach him a lesson, as the court secretary put it, “for too stubbornly forcing the issue of his dismissal.”In an age when Dukes and Princes could do as they pleased, it seems giving two weeks notice was a tad more complicated than it is today!Music Played in Today's ProgramJ. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) — Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 (Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; David Shifrin, cond.) Delos 3185

David Shifrin, the doctor of Motor Row, returns with his real estate agent Rob Sikkel to discuss how he's grown his portfolio with quality multifamily properties over the last 2 years! David starts by explaining his investing strategy and how he's acquired 5 multifamily buildings since his last appearance on SUCI! David and Rob dive into the details of how they built their buyer-agent relationship to propel their growth. The duo breaks down a homerun deal in Bucktown involving splitting a double lot and selling half of it! Golden nuggets are dropped on the West Town neighborhood and best “bang for your buck” renovation items. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: David Shifrin & Rob Sikkel, Elite Chicago Properties and At Properties Link: SUCI Ep 48 - David Shifrin 1st Episode Link: Rob Sikkel (Realtor) Link: Jodi Dougherty (Network Referral) ----------------- Guest Questions 03:49 Housing Provider Tip - Ensure you're prepared for freezing and thawing cycles during the spring season. 05:17 Intro to our guests, David Shifrin and Rob Sikkel. 08:04 David's investing strategy! 09:45 Building a great buyer-agent relationship! 17:02 Double lot, homerun deal! 28:51 The property search process. 31:47 Breaking down West Town! 34:45 Insights on renovation! 37:30 Dealing with higher interest rates and tapping into equity. 40:44 Outlook on Chicago. 42:04 What is your competitive advantage? 42:58 One piece of advice for new investors. 44:34 What do you do for fun? 46:09 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 47:02 Local Network Recommendation? 48:35 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

The Phoenix Chamber Music Society (PCMS) presents its 15th annual festival from March 2-8 at various locations throughout the Valley. KBACH's Greg...

Here at Jarrard, we're always interested in not just how healthcare leaders are doing the work that underpins our system of medical care, but also how they lead through the work. How they develop and empower teams. How they demonstrate through words and actions how the work – which is often so difficult and exhausting – affects each person involved and how those people can be part of the shared mission and process. With all that in mind, Kevin Kearns and David Shifrin spoke with physician, executive coach and former health system CEO, Larry McEvoy, MD. Larry is founder of Epidemic Leadership. There, he looks at the intersection of business, biology and health as a foundation for helping leaders innovate and adapt for today's complex healthcare challenges. Key Takeaways: Biology has a great deal to teach us about how leaders can guide and empower teams to be steady, stable and consistent. How do you win the math and get the best of people most of the time, even thought it won't be all of the time? Often, performance (immediate) and growth (long-term) are pursued separately. But they go hand in hand and successful leaders find ways to help their teams perform well in the moment while adapting and evolving for long-term success. It looks obvious on paper, but it's important for healthcare leaders to remember that People still want to care. It's just a matter of identifying the things that get in the way of accomplishing goals and what leaders – and teams - can do about it. The question becomes, how do we stop adding barriers to people working together effectively and allow them to do what they already want to do? How do you identify where to start? Sit down with your team and ask people to describe their best team experience…and then ask about their worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can technology really augment and streamline healthcare operations and make the work of healthcare workers easier? Can technology help provider organizations actually manage their workforce more effectively? The answer to both of these questions is obviously, “Yes.” And despite significant progress over the past few years, it still seems at times that technology and digital tools complicate and confuse as much as they help. The reality hasn't yet matched the promise. Still, there are tools and platforms that are accelerating the progress. And, helping provider organizations communicate and engage with their workforce in ways that can help those caregivers find even more satisfaction on their work while smoothing out the bumps of staffing shortages. Greg Allen Ahrens is an advisor for ShiftMed, a new type of staffing platform. Delivering easy to use an innovative tools that help providers streamline their day-to-day operations and optimize their show rates. Courtney Kelsey is an associate vice-president and strategic engagement and development expert in Jarrard Inc's Academic Medical Center Practice. In her work, Kelsey applies her deep background in team optimization and people focused change management to help healthcare leaders enhance the entire employee experience. In this conversation, Kelsey, Ahrens and David Shifrin talk about how technology can augment and support healthcare leaders, staffing, and engagement efforts, and how a new wave of tools exemplified by ShiftMed can save huge amounts of money while increasing job satisfaction and professional growth among healthcare workers. Key Insights Have a sense of urgency. Times are tough for everyone in the healthcare world. If you wait to solve your workforce issues while you're focusing on other things, all of the talent will have already been scooped up by other systems taking the initiative. Integrate technology with humanity. By listening to what your people want and understanding the “hotspots” in your organization, you can empower your employees to reach their goals with the help of technology. Enhance your workforce via education. Investing in and educating your existing workforce gives you more control over your system's capabilities while at the same time differentiating yourself as an employer and elevating your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned American clarinetist and Artistic Director David Shifrin joins us for an in depth discussion about the 14th season of the Phoenix Chamber...

Have you been considering creating a podcast for your company? You may be wondering about gear, recording and editing software, structuring interviews etc… Long-time listeners will recognize my buddy David Shifrin. He and I started podcasting at about the same time and have shared our discoveries and methods with each other as they evolve over time. He currently works as the Senior Manager for Content Marketing at Jarrard Phillips Cate & Hancock (opinions expressed are his own) where he produces the High Stakes podcast.In this episode, David and I will share all we have learned with you to simplify the process of publishing a great sounding podcast. We'll cover:* Microphones* Recording tools (Riverside.fm)* Editing software (Descript.com)* How we structure interviews* Best places to record* Hosting platformsand the one secret button that will level up your sound significantly even when the neighbor is using his leaf blower. (You'll hear the difference!)If you still have questions contact me using the link below.Schedule a 15-minute chat with Chris about turning conversations into content for your life science company.Intro Music stefsax / CC BY 2.5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclifescience.substack.com

Virtuoso clarinetist David Shifrin discusses his upcoming performance with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta. Plus, composer and librettist Amy Leventhal and stage director Lauren Morris tell us about “Our Sacred World,” an opera with dance, coming to the Cole Auditorium Fine Arts. And, our series, “Speaking of Art,” features abstract portrait artist Lauren Merceron.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to DigitaLee, the podcast for healthcare marketers, where we look at the digital news, tools, tips and tricks for effective healthcare communications. This week, David Shifrin and Lee Aase talk about the news that Netflix is cracking on their long-standing policy of going ad free. Then Lee gives an update on the rent versus own debate – and that's with regards to blogs and social media, not the housing market, although that might be an interesting discussion too. Finally, they close by talking about Lee's latest venture the HELPCare Clinic as an example of how digital tools can help personalize health care. Episode Links MM&M: Q&A: What ads on Netflix could mean for healthcare marketers LinkedIn Newsletters Dr. Dave Strobel Tour of HELPCare Clinic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to DigitaLee, the podcast for healthcare marketers, where we look at the digital news, tools, tips and tricks for effective healthcare communications. This week, David Shifrin and Lee Aase look at an article from Fierce Pharma that describes a marketing and ad agency building out a dedicated team to work on diversity in advertising. Then, they check in on the conventional wisdom around ways to ensure that content is broadly accessible and close by talking through the role of healthcare marketing teams and supporting the CEO. Episode Links Fierce Pharma: CMI Media Group launches new practice to help pharma reach out to diverse audiences Otter.ai Riverside.fm Descript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to DigitaLee, the podcast for healthcare marketers, where we look at the digital news, tools, tips and tricks for effective healthcare communications. This week, David Shifrin and Lee Aase are both confused by CVS moving into selling virtual healthcare goods. Once they get past that, they look at provider organizations planting the flag in the metaverse, and then it's the second of our two-part digital ROI miniseries, this one on how healthcare marketers can position digital programming to justify the ROI. Episode links: Healthcare Finance News: CVS Files Patent to Sell Goods and Healthcare Services in the Metaverse Forbes: Amazing Possibilities of Healthcare in the Metaverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to DigitaLee, the podcast for healthcare marketers, where we look at the digital news, tools, tips and tricks for effective healthcare communications. This week, digital healthcare pioneer and now healthcare entrepreneur Lee Aase and David Shifrin are looking at digital-first healthcare - haven't we been talking about that for years, now? - whether more obscure social media sites like Parler that tend to attract subsets of wider society are worth healthcare's time, and how healthcare leaders and execs can balance the personal nature of social media with the value of promoting their organization's brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appKathleen Costello has served as Principal Clarinet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Since joining the orchestra she has appeared as soloist with the renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, in addition to appearing as soloist in a variety of formats, including Steve Reich's NY Counterpoint, a performance which was regarded as “flawlessly executed” by ARTS bham. Committed to both new music and innovation in the arts, Kathleen continues to spend time in Pittsburgh performing as a founding member of the ensemble IonSound Project. Dedicated to commissioning works of new music and collaborating with artists in a variety of disciplines, IonSound Project has received critical acclaim for their original programming, fresh approach to contemporary music, and commitment to the city of Pittsburgh. In addition to commissioning dozens of compositions, IonSound has premiered more than 80 works by 20th and 21st century composers. The group has a recording of the chamber music of Jeremy Beck on the Innova label, and has recently recorded a disc of works by Philip Thompson featuring a bonus disc of multimedia collaborations commissioned by IonSound. Prior to her tenure with the ASO Kathleen has held positions with the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Orchestra, the Youngstown Symphony, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, and the Strings Festival Orchestra in Steamboat Springs Colorado. She has also performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, the Canton Symphony, the Wheeling Symphony, and the Renaissance City Winds. Kathleen holds a Master of Music degree from Duquesne University where she studied with Ron Samuels, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University where she was a student of Russell Dagon. She has also studied with the former Second and Eb clarinetist of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Dan Johnston. Over the past few years Kathleen has rekindled her love for drawing and portraiture. With preferred mediums of charcoal and colored pencil, she has explored a variety of subject matter including music related material. She resides in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and two children.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

For healthcare providers, more and more high stakes moments take place online, or at least have a digital element to them. Because of that, Lee Aase and Jarrard Phillips Cate & Hancock have partnered to help healthcare leaders and marketing and comms pros keep track of what's happening on the web and make sense of it all. Lee Aase just retired after a 21-year tenure at Mayo Clinic, where he most recently served as communications director for social and digital innovation. In those two decades, he guided Mayo Clinic's pioneering adoption of social media and in 2010 founded the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network, an industry-leading global network that helped healthcare professionals and organizations use social media effectively. Jarrard is a strategic communications firm focused exclusively on helping healthcare providers navigate challenging situations, whether it's recasting their vision and values, partnering with another hospital, attracting and retaining clinicians or figuring out the best ways to increase patient volumes. The goal of this healthcare podcast? To bring a digital perspective to those issues and help healthcare providers effectively leverage all the tools at their disposal – and maybe avoid a few pitfalls along the way. Here's what that'll look like: every other week, Lee Aase and David Shifrin will meet to talk about three things: a recent headline covering digital healthcare, an overview of a digital or social media platform – that could be something like highlighting a feature of a well-known platform like Facebook or giving insight into one of the more obscure systems – and then a key tip to take back to your team. Ten minutes, twice a month, to help you get smarter about where to spend your time to give your hospital, health system, clinic or health services company the best possible digital footprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW FEED: We've got Kim & Tim on a separate feed, so be sure to subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kim-tim-running-through-the-red-tape/id1607899100 This week the team shows up to talk NFL. Kim Fox, Tim Stewart and David Shifrin are all football fans so the news of recently-fired Dolphins coach Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams caught our attention. The NFL's response left plenty of room for criticism of several ridiculous missteps. There are underlying issues with race and diversity and hiring practices in the NFL. And then there are the communications errors in the immediate aftermath of Flores filing the lawsuit. As a bonus, we've got a bit of back and forth on Tom Brady's retirement - just how petty is the GOAT? Important note: there's a reference to a recent instance of alleged domestic abuse and sexual assault, so please take that into consideration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a study was published in JAMA Open Network showing that rural hospitals acquired by larger systems between 2009 and 2016 had lower mortality rates in several areas between. It's a valuable dataset showing how consolidation and a relationship with another system can help to improve care. But before hospitals start running around, waving the study in the air as vindication, we thought it would be good to look more closely at exactly how it and positive data like it can be used most effectively for hospitals considering a deal, as well as really anyone who's advocating for hospitals. David Shifrin jumped on a call with Isaac Squyres, a partner at Jarrard in the Regional Practice and lead on much of the firm's merger and acquisition work, to get his thoughts. For more on rural healthcare, please check out a project we've been supporting called the Rural Healthcare Initiative (ruralhealthcareinitiative.org). And of course, subscribe to all of our thinking here at Jarrard by going to jarrardinc.com/pod.

Synopsis Today we celebrate the birthday of the American composer David Schiff, who was born in New York City on today's date in 1945. Schiff's best-known work, a 1979 opera entitled “Gimpel the Fool,” is based on a story by the beloved Yiddish writer Isaac Bashevis Singer that tells the tale of a Jewish baker in Eastern Europe who takes everything at face value and so is lied to and cheated by everyone he meets. Rather than take revenge, Gimpel becomes a wandering holy man, convinced that God will not lie or cheat him. Schiff's opera premiered in New York City in 1979, and shortly thereafter he arranged its themes into an instrumental Divertimento, the first of many works written for clarinetist David Shifrin and Chamber Music Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Writing for those musicians, says Schiff, his given him what he calls, “a wonderful sense of how Haydn must have felt as court composer at Esterházy.” The Divertimento from “Gimpel the Fool” draws on Jewish liturgical modes and Klezmer music, and its fourth movement references “Who Knows One?”—a traditional song in Passover. Like the story of Gimpel, the song is meant to be humorous, while still imparting an important lesson. Music Played in Today's Program David Schiff (b. 1945) — Divertimento from "Gimpel the Fool" (David Shifrin, cl; Theodore Arm, vn; Warren Lash, vcl; David Oei, p.) Delos DE-3058

Buckle up. This is Kim Fox, Tim Stewart and David Shifrin trying to figure out why people don't just take that extra little beat to think about how what they're about to say (or not say) is going to be received by the people hearing it. Check out all the best healthcare communications and marketing, plus a regular roundup of the stories that matter most to healthcare providers today, by subscribing at jarrardinc.com/pod

We published a special report looking at the rising tension between payers and providers. It has insight from our network and our team, as well as survey results from the public on where they pin the blame for the high cost of healthcare - insurance companies, hospitals, doctors or something else. We also spoke with Wendell Potter a former insurance company communications executive turned healthcare reform advocate and insurance company critic. Here, Justin Gibbs and David Shifrin debrief on everything they've been hearing during the development of this project focusing on the relationship between hospitals and insurance companies.

Synopsis Today's date marks a “good news, bad news” anniversary in the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. On today's date in 1717, Bach was appointed as the new Capellmeister at the Princely Court of Leopold of Coethen. Since the young prince was an avid music-lover and offered Bach a much higher salary, that counts as the “good news.” The “bad news” relates to Bach's previous employer, namely the Duke of Weimar, who was not exactly pleased that Bach had accepted the new job. Court intrigue complicated the matter, and the Prince's “poaching” of Bach might have been perceived as just another indirect slap at the Duke maneuvered by a long-standing feud between the two noblemen.  The upshot was that Bach was put on the Prince's payroll effective in August of 1717, but the Duke didn't accept Bach's resignation until five months later, and then only after throwing Bach in jail for almost a month to teach him a lesson, as the court secretary put it, “for too stubbornly forcing the issue of his dismissal.” In an age when Dukes and Princes could do as they pleased, it seems giving two weeks notice was a tad more complicated than it is today! Music Played in Today's Program J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) — Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 (Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; David Shifrin, cond.) Delos 3185

For everyone working a W2 job, our guest today, David Shifrin, is a great example of how to incorporate real estate into your long-term plan without having to give up your current career.  David Shifrin wanted a way to marry his professional career as a plastic surgeon to his interests in becoming a real estate investor. This path led him to Motor Row and an acquisition of a historic Chicago building. Listen as he describes why he is bullish Motor Row and the lessons he learned as he simultaneously built two businesses from the ground up right on Motor Row. If you like what you hear today, share us on Facebook and tag us with what you found most interesting. If you want to see how we can improve your properties performance, reach out to us at GCRealtyInc.com. Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: David Shifrin of David Shifrin MD  Sponsor: John Warren of Second City Real Estate   Sponsor: Appeal.tax   Link: Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel   Link: Evergreen Bank Group | Oak Brook, Evergreen Park, Hinsdale, IL   Link: Mike Chock on LinkedIn   Link: Robert Sikkel | Goose Island Real Estate Broker | @properties   Link: David Shifrin MD | Chicago Plastic Surgeon ----------------- Guest Questions Landlord tip of the week 4:20 Guest Intro 7:15 What excited you about investing in real estate? 8:00 Why did you decide to go down the hands on approach rather than a syndication? 9:00 Description of motor row? 10:30 Was the building vacant when you bought it? 13:00 What types of challenges did you have when you took on this project? 14:00 Can you explain TIF funding? 16:40 Did you know you were investing in a historical district and the challenges that presents? 20:00 Can you explain cost segregation? 21:30 While you were doing the work on your building, are you continuing to look at other deals? 25:50 What’s your primary strategy for searching for buildings? 27:30 Wrap Up Questions What is your competitive advantage? 32:30 What is one piece of advice you’d give to a new investor? 33:30 What do you do for fun? 34:09 What is a good self development tool you’d recommend? 34:40 Name one person you’d recommend as a good local resource? 36:37 How can we learn more about you? 37:25 Chicago Fact 38:05 Thanks for listening! Give us your feedback, give us your ideas for what should be on the show; we love hearing what you want and we are listening. If you want to make the most of your investment, connect with us at https://www.gcrealtyinc.com/. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2021.

In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss trends of the new health consumer, how brand loyalty is decreasing and then explore how organizations can use thought leadership to build trust among your stakeholder audiences. They are joined by David Shifrin, of Jarrard Inc., who shares his perspective and tips on building an effective thought leadership content program. Mentions from the Show: How COVID-19 Reshaped Healthcare Consumerism & 4 Key Trends to Know for 2021  How To Be A Thought Leader In The Digital Age David Shifrin on LinkedIn David Shifrin on Twitter JarradInc.com Find Us Online:  Touchpoint podcast Twitter Reed Smith Twitter Chris Boyer Twitter Chris Boyer website

Cision just released their 2020 state of the media report. Between that, and the fact that there's always something to talk about when it comes to the media - especially in these days of COVID-19 - we decided to do exactly that. Tim Stewart - and a small bird outside Tim's home office - joined Jarrard Inc. editorial manager David Shifrin to look at trends in journalism and the relationship between reporters and healthcare providers. Tim is a vice president in Jarrard's National and Academic Health System Practice. He's got a good eye for what's going on in the media and he's well known around here for asking tough questions and considering root causes. In short, Tim is not one to take things at face value. Which is exactly what you want in a podcast...

Jarrard Inc. just completed a survey in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies, surveying, American adults across the country to get a sense of their perception of the healthcare industry and how they will interact with it going forward. One of the major findings is that people are scared to go back to hospitals. That's not particularly surprising. But what is surprising is that healthcare providers and their families don't feel much safer than the general public. That's concerning for multiple reasons, and David Jarrard and David Shifrin get into those results to discuss.

How do you know when you have a passion for something? Anna made her solo piano debut at age seven at the Special Central Music School in Moscow, Russia. Daughter of professional musicians, Anna and her twin sister started when they were only 5. Her parents being professional musicians, she only knew a life of musical training.  Immigrating to the US in 1990, this teenager quickly learned that not all teenagers where so focused. Believing that she wanted more, Anna enrolled herself into the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. Read on and you will get an idea of her passion, talent and work that she does inspiring so many through music. Her most important role, being a single mom to a delightful 6 year old daughter. We’ve included a sample of Anna’s music in this episode. Anna has appeared with the Moscow Virtuosi, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few. She’s collaborated with Yo-Yo-Ma, David Shifrin and Peter Wiley, just to name a few. Anna has given concerts in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall’s Stern, just to name a few. And let’s not forget, Anna tours extensively throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Anna is a frequent guest at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. She is a recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award.

This week we feature the Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 by Johannes Brahms. This recording from 1996 is performed by clarinetist David Shifrin and the Emerson String Quartet.

On today's episode of the podcast I feature the top 5 moments of the 2019 Clarineat Podcast season as decided by the Clarineat Community on Facebook, the Download Stats, and what I felt was the most meaningful conversation for me. Featured artists include Stanley Drucker, Richard Hawkins, David Shifrin, Michael Lowenstern, and Kinan Azmeh.

In this episode, Kathleen Costello and I discuss all things chamber music related. From starting a group, how to pick new and innovative projects, and the challenges of doing it all yourself; if you are interested in starting a chamber music group, this episode is a must listen!Kathleen's website - www.kathleenbcostello.comKathleen's Instagram - www.instagram.com/kathleenbcostelloKathleen Costello has served as Principal Clarinet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Since joining the orchestra she has appeared as soloist with the renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, in addition to appearing as soloist in a variety of formats, including Steve Reich’s NY Counterpoint, a performance which was regarded as “flawlessly executed” by ARTS bham. Committed to both new music and innovation in the arts, Kathleen continues to spend time in Pittsburgh performing as a founding member of the ensemble IonSound Project. Dedicated to commissioning works of new music and collaborating with artists in a variety of disciplines, IonSound Project has received critical acclaim for their original programming, fresh approach to contemporary music, and commitment to the city of Pittsburgh. In addition to commissioning dozens of compositions, IonSound has premiered more than 80 works by 20th and 21st century composers. The group has a recording of the chamber music of Jeremy Beck on the Innova label, and has recently recorded a disc of works by Philip Thompson featuring a bonus disc of multimedia collaborations commissioned by IonSound. Prior to her tenure with the ASO Kathleen has held positions with the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Orchestra, the Youngstown Symphony, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, and the Strings Festival Orchestra in Steamboat Springs Colorado. She has also performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, the Canton Symphony, the Wheeling Symphony, and the Renaissance City Winds. Kathleen holds a Master of Music degree from Duquesne University where she studied with Ron Samuels, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University where she was a student of Russell Dagon. She has also studied with the former Second and Eb clarinetist of the Buffalo Philharmonic, Dan Johnston. Over the past few years Kathleen has rekindled her love for drawing and portraiture. With preferred mediums of charcoal and colored pencil, she has explored a variety of subject matter including music related material. She resides in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and two children.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Today on the Phenomenal 50, we are bringing you the Septet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Viola and Cello by Polish composer, Alexandre Tansman. This performance is from January 23, 2000 and features flutist Ransom Wilson, oboeist Stephen Taylor, clarinetist David Shifrin, boassoonist Milan Turkovic, David Bilger on trumpet, violist Paul Neubauer, and cellist Gary Hoffman.

This wee's edition of the Phenomenal 50 features the trio version of Igor Stravinsky's L'histoire du soldat in a performance by clarinetist David Shifrin, violinist, Ida Kavafian, and pianist Lukas Foss from 1989.

"What does it mean for an artist to have an “American” voice?" our guest host, Mark Rheaume, ponders in this very special episode of Hancher Presents. Rheaume is a PhD Candidate in Music Composition at the University of Iowa and he wrote and produced this episode exploring Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's upcoming Hancher program. An ensemble of 13 exceptional musicians—including David Finckel on cello and David Shifrin on clarinet—celebrate the intrepid (and diverse) American spirit in a performance highlighting two pairs of composers who helped shape classical music in the twentieth century. Harry T. Burleigh was a star student of Dvořák who exposed the Czech composer to American spirituals and was in turn encouraged by Dvořák to perform African American folk music. Two generations later, Copland and Bernstein conceived a clean, clear American sound conveying the wonder of open spaces and endless possibilities. This program will be performed at Hancher Auditorium at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Today's episode of the podcast features the Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114 by Johannes Brahms in a performance from 1994 featuring clarinetist David Shifrin, cellist Gary Hoffman, and pianist André Watts.

The Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano in B-flat major, Op. 11 by Ludwig van Beethoven is featured in this week's installment of The Phenomenal 50. Recorded in 1993, this performance features clarinetist David Shifrin, cellist Carter Brey, and pianist André Previn.

In this week's episode we feature a performance of the Serenade for Winds in C minor, K. 388 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring oboists Stephen Taylor and Peggy Pearson, clarinetists David Shifrin and Todd Palmer, bassoonists Frank Morelli and Susan Heineman, and Robert Routch and Robert Carlisle on horn.

Today's guest in this third episode of the Fischoff Effect series is Matt Landry from the Akropolis Reed Quintet.  In this series, I bring you five former winners of the Fischoff competition to talk about their experience preparing for and competing at Fischoff, and about the wonderful adventures and opportunities that have followed their win! My guests this week are Blaise Magniere from the Avalon String Quartet, Dorival Puccini from Axiom Brass, Matt Landry from the Akropolis Reed Quintet , Christopher Whitley from the Thalea String Quartet, and Lydia Reah from the former Kairos String Quartet!  Whether you are a musician about to compete at the competition, or a music lover looking for a fresh approach to practicing and preparing for a concert, make sure to subscribe and tune in everyday, because those conversations are bursting with inspiration and EXTREMELY useful information!  Each group has a unique and motivating story and my guests are so generous with their insightful tips and advice!    About Fischoff Founded in 1973 in South Bend, Indiana, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has grown to become the largest chamber music competition in the world, attracting the finest and most talented young musicians from around the globe. and is one of the most prestigious classical music prizes attainable today. Since its founding, more than 6,000 musicians have participated, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in music performance and education.  Fischoff is also deeply committed to music education and partners with competition alumni to bring free, innovative Arts-in-Education programs directly to children in their own schools and community centers. Since 1995, nearly 50,000 children, youth and adults have received free educational programming of the highest order. Website: http://www.fischoff.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFischoff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischoffchambermusic/     Meet the Akropolis Reed Quintet – 2012 Senior Wind Division Silver Medal, 2014 Senior Wind Division Gold Medal, & 2015 Fischoff Educator Award Kari Landry, clarinet | Andrew Koeppe, bass clarinet | Ryan Reynolds, bassoon | Matt Landry, saxophone | Tim Gocklin, oboe   https://akropolisquintet.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akropolisquintet/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akropolis5tet/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGAiaA8x7b3W_OpBKgg7eXg   Hailed for their “imagination, infallible musicality, and huge vitality” (Fanfare Magazine), Akropolis was founded in 2009 at the University of Michigan and has won seven national chamber music prizes since 2011, including the 2014 Fischoff Gold Medal and the 2015 Fischoff Educator Award. Akropolis is an alumnus of APAP's prestigious Young Performer's Career Advancement Program and is generously supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, CultureSource, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Chamber Music America, Alice M. Ditson Fund, Amphion Foundation, High Wire Lab, and Quicken Loans. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Akropolis' 19/20 season features 10 commissions for the ensemble including the first concerto for reed quintet and wind band by Roshanne Etezady, a chamber concerto by Jenni Brandon with guest bassoonist Monica Ellis of Imani Winds, a work for reed quintet and rideable percussion bicycle by Steven Snowden, and more. The season also features a 10-show, choreographed and staged production with BodyVox Dance in Portland, OR and Akropolis' 3rd annual Together We Sound festival in Detroit featuring a multimedia collaboration with Detroit projection artist, L05 (Carlos Garcia). Akropolis' recent and upcoming appearances includes stops at Caramoor, Chamber Music Northwest, the Oneppo Series at Yale University, the Chautauqua Institution, Artist Series of Sarasota, Chamber Music Abu Dhabi, Chamber Music Columbus, and more. Akropolis has been awarded a juried showcase at APAP (YPCA), Chamber Music America twice, Performing Arts Exchange, Western Arts Alliance, and the Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Market. With three studio albums, including its March 2017 release of The Space Between Us, called “pure gold” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Akropolis has recorded 17 original reed quintet works. Akropolis' 2018 Together We Sound festival featured an improvisatory new work with YAK and a concert with acclaimed soprano Shara Nova. Akropolis premiered the first work for reed quintet and string quartet by David Schiff with the Dover Quartet in 2015 and has performed with artists like the Miró Quartet and renowned clarinetist David Shifrin. Akropolis has even performed with HarperCollins published author and scientist, Vic Strecher. In April 2017, Akropolis' residency in Abu Dhabi featured a performance of Marc Mellits' Splinter with original Arabic poetry performed by Khalifa University students, written around Mellits' music. Establishing Akropolis WORKS in 2016, Akropolis' members teach an annual 7-week music business mini-course at the University of Michigan as well as two semester-long courses at Michigan State University. They have delivered WORKS lectures to university musicians around the United States on marketing, financial planning, brand identity, and more. Equally committed to students K-12, Akropolis reached over 10,000 K-12 students in 2018. They conduct an annual school year long residency with students at three Detroit high schools including chamber music and music composition. Winner of a coveted Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Grant, Akropolis has premiered more than 50 works from composers in 7 countries and was selected to adjudicate and premiere the 2018 Barlow Prize funded by the Barlow Endowment, the first time the prize was given for a reed quintet work. Akropolis' members are the first of any reed quintet to judge major chamber music competitions including the Fischoff (2018) and Chamber Music Yellow Springs (2019) competitions. Akropolis produces a YouTube Web Premiere Series with more than 50,000 views, showcasing new works, arrangements, and composer interviews for a live Internet audience. In 2012 Akropolis created Akropolis Collection and has now sold over 400 original and arranged sheet music works to more than 100 new and established reed quintets. Akropolis regularly appears in unconventional settings, including performances in office spaces in Detroit as part of its Corporate-to-Corner Tour in January 2017. In May 2016 Akropolis conducted a live recording session featuring audience participation for John Steinmetz's Sorrow and Celebration for reed quintet and audience, which Akropolis commissioned in 2014. Akropolis presents its annual Together We Sound festival in Detroit each June, bringing together multidisciplinary collaborators, new works, and educational outreach to increase arts access throughout the city. Akropolis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization generously supported by individuals around the world. All Akropolis events include informative musical introductions and a chance to greet the artists. Originating at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Akropolis remains its founding members: Tim Gocklin (oboe), Kari Landry (clarinet), Matt Landry (saxophone), Andrew Koeppe (bass clarinet), and Ryan Reynolds (bassoon). Akropolis is represented exclusively by Ariel Artists. Contact Matthew Kulas at matthew@arielartists.com for booking.   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/

Chris Chan is one of those people we need more of in healthcare. He's experienced and knowledgeable while also inherently unconventional. Which means he's perfectly positioned to look at both the "legacy" establishment and the new disruptors and find how they can all combine forces. In this conversation, Chris and Health:Further's David Shifrin talk about having a unique, unconventional perspective. They also look at: The impending golden age of healthcare Patient-centric data transparency (because how can you not talk about that?) Payment models and payment systems Employers' relationship with healthcare Incentives (for patients and the industry) And a lot more.

One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, David Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator, and is also the Artistic Director of Chamber Music Northwest. Today we discuss the upcoming Clarinet Celebration and Competition in Portland, Oregon, why David prefers synthetic reeds, managing a music career as a parent, and some tips on planning an artistic, fulfilling, and yet also challenging recital program, both for the artist and the audience.

This is a crossover episode with David Shifrin from The Future of Health Podcast and Health:Further. We cover three main topics that have been coming up a lot on our podcasts:   Care Transitions Anytime a patient is moved from one care delivery location to another you need to have contextualized data exchange. If care coordinators don't have the right data, how could the patient? How can technology help educate patients and increase discharge instruction adherence? Telehealth for post-discharge follow-ups. Use telehealth for increased touchpoints and a better doctor-patient relationship. Bruce Greenstein former HHS CTO, says we must address high utilizers. When you fix big spenders, you free up money for innovation.   Clinical Decision Support How do you help providers be more effective at their job? A reliable, unbiased assistant to help evaluate data more quickly. Examples: ILÚM Health Solutions, VisualDX. Still skepticism around layering another CDS platform on top of an already problematic EHR platform. How do you design something that will fit into the business and the culture? The message is: this is a new way to deliver YOUR care. Binary Fountain – Analytics to find the most effective doctors. Align physicians with one another to encourage sharing of best practices but you need a solid culture to be able to have honest conversations. Dr. Jeff Thompson at Gundersen Health focused on their mission to foster their culture.   Business Realities, Culture, and the New Patient Journey Carrie Liken from Yext (appearing on bo/th podcasts) says the availability of data changes the way patients expect care delivery. The patient's digital expectations are set by Google and Amazon. Focus on your employees having the tools they need to do their job. Dig to find the incremental improvements. There are no silver bullets.    About David Shifrin I am a scientist, writer, and connector. I love data, but I know that it doesn't always speak for itself. Often, the difference between success and failure is a good narrative surrounding that data. My job is to create that narrative. At Health:Further, I produce, edit and curate content focused on healthcare innovation, working to build a community of people who share the goal of making healthcare accessible, affordable and sustainable. At Filament Life Science Communications, I help life science and healthcare companies create the marketing content they need to display their leadership and grow their audience. I also like three-item lists, with or without the Oxford comma. LinkedIn David Shifrin   About Health:Further Health:Further is an open community focused on the future of health. We are driven to pursue two difficult ideals: that health is a human right, and that health must be supported affordably and sustainably. We are providers, payers, politicians and practitioners. We are investors, innovators, artists and activists. We are all patients, and together, we will create the ideal future of health. Twitter Health:Further LinkedIn Health:Further Facebook Health:Further https://www.healthfurther.com/   About The Future of Health Podcast This podcast is where we come to hear from entrepreneurs, startup founders, healthcare executives, service providers, healthcare educators, and patient advocates to figure out what we can do to build a healthier society and use technology to care for real people. The Future of Health Podcast   Join our Community! Trying to drive change within your healthcare organization? Launching a new product? Having trouble getting decision makers attention and buy-in? We'll help you understand the whole picture so that you can align your innovation with the things decision makers care about. And then we'll help you execute. It's not easy, but it's possible and we'll help you get there. Sign up here and we'll keep you up to date on healthcare industry news with podcasts, blog posts, conference announcements and more. No fluff. No hype. Just the valuable (and often not-so-obvious) information you need to get things done. Sign up here   The #HCBiz Show! is produced by Glide Health IT, LLC in partnership with Netspective Media. Music by StudioEtar

Inside the Notes visits with David Shifrin, on-site at Chamber Music NW.  David is a world class performer, teacher, and chamber music pioneer. In this episode we discuss his career, influential mentors, defining musical moments, and the important steps it took for him to reach his musical goals.

Dmae talks with David Shifrin, artistic director of Chamber Music Northwest, about the Summer Festival 2018 series offering Beyond the Cultural Revolution. We’ll get an overview of the Summer Fest now in progress and hear about the exploration of Chinese music with some of the best national and international Chinese musicians. The series The Silver River composed […]

After 55 episodes of Life Science Marketing Radio, my good friend and colleague, David Shifrin, decided it was time to flip things around and interview me. We talked about the vision for both my …

After 55 episodes of Life Science Marketing Radio, my good friend and colleague, David Shifrin, decided it was time to flip things around and interview me. We talked about the vision for both my … This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclifescience.substack.com

Today I speak with Morrie Backun, who is the President, Chief Instrument Designer, and founder of Backun Musical Services. Backun is a relatively new Canadian company that started off producing just clarinet barrels and bells, but has grown to be a globally-recognized manufacturing brand since the release of their first complete instrument less than a decade ago. They now proudly produce their original barrels and bells alongside mouthpieces, student and intermediate clarinets, and some of the world's most sought-after professional-level instruments. Many of these products are manufactured and assembled by hand in Burnaby, British Columbia Canada. Their instruments are played by some of the biggest names in the industry, including the legendary Eddie Daniels, Ricardo Morales, and David Shifrin, just to name a few. In this interview, we discuss Backun's philosophy on design, working directly with artists to customize instruments to their liking, exciting details about upcoming products, and how and why they keep their factory so impeccably clean and organized. The giveaway for this episode is a brand new Backun Alpha Clarinet valued at $1075 USD

David Shifrin of Filament Life Science Communications is helping me by repurposing content I have generated over the last four years on my blog and podcast. I was lamenting to him that I had to … This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cclifescience.substack.com

David Shifrin of Filament Life Science Communications is helping me by repurposing content I have generated over the last four years on my blog and podcast. I was lamenting to him that I had to …

Works for violin and piano by Benjamin Beilman, violin and Yekwon Sunwoo, piano and wind quintet by Stephen Taylor, oboe; David Shifrin, clarinet; Peter Kolkay, bassoon; William Purvis, horn; and Gilles Vonsattel, piano.Mozart: Violin Sonata in E-flat MajorMozart: Quintet in E-Flat MajorIt’s a curious thing: today, when there is a piano part in chamber music, we tend to think of it as the “accompaniment” to whatever instrument or voice it is paired with. But that was certainly not the case in Mozart’s time, as we’ll hear in the two pieces on today’s podcast.We start with Mozart’s 19th Sonata for piano and violin, in E-flat major. The sonata was published in 1778, when Mozart was 22, as part of a set of six sonatas.These sonatas were actually rather progressive for their time. In the 18th century, it was the norm for the piano to dominate in settings for keyboard and other instruments—sonatas were for “piano and violin,” not the other way around. But in this set Mozart made an effort to treat the instruments more as equals, giving both players a crack at the main themes. Performing the piece, we’ll hear pianist Yē kwon Sunwoo and violinist Benjamin Beilman.In the second work on the program—Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds—often feels like a miniature concerto, with the piano taking the starring role and the wind instruments providing backup. The recording features Gilles Vonsattel on piano with Stephen Taylor on oboe; David Shifrin on clarinet; Peter Kolkay on bassoon; and William Purvis on the French horn. Mozart himself premiered the piece in 1784 and called it, in an oft-quoted letter to his father Leopold, “the best thing I have written in my life.”Mozart was not alone in finding it an especially fetching piece. About a dozen years later another quintet appeared on the scene in Vienna, scored for the same instruments, by a young admirer: Ludwig van Beethoven. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

We’re concluding our interview with double bassist Barry Lieberman. The former Assistant Principal Bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Principal Bass of the Winnipeg Symphony, Barry now serves as co-director of The American String Project, an innovative string ensemble which features arrangements of string quartets for small string ensemble with double bass. On today’s episode, Barry (pictured here with his John Lott double bass) discusses the arranging process that he goes through for the American String Project, his recording of the Vivaldi Cello Sonatas, and his beautiful Maggini bass. About Barry: Barry Lieberman is now in his sixteenth year as double bass faculty at the University of Washington. He began his career at age 21 as principal bass of the Winnipeg Symphony. In 1976 Zubin Mehta appointed him associate principal bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a post he held for sixteen years. Lieberman has been a regular performer with Chamber Music Northwest, Music From Angel Fire, the International Festival in Seattle, Bravo Colorado, Bargemusic, the Seattle Chamber Music Festival, and Mostly Mozart, and served as Principal Bass of the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado. Most recently Lieberman performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, both in New York City and on tour in Europe. He has also performed with and toured the Far East, Europe, and the U.S. with the Mostly Mozart chamber orchestra.  Lieberman has performed with many of the world’s greatest conductors, including Pierre Boulez and Sir Simon Rattle (in both orchestral and chamber music settings), Erich Leinsdorf, Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Barenboim, Georg Solti, Eugene Ormandy, Claudio Abbado, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Kurt Sanderling, among many others. He has performed chamber music with artists including Emmanuel Ax, James Galway, Lynn Harrell, Pinchas Zuckerman, Glenn Dicterow, and David Shifrin. A former member of the New European Strings for several years, he has toured both the US and Europe with the ensemble’s leader, Dimirtri Sitkovetsky. Lieberman has also served as Principal Bass of the Seattle Symphony on many occasions. In l994, Lieberman created the series “Barry Lieberman and Friends” at the University of Washington. The series combines the talents of School of Music faculty, members of the Seattle Symphony (including his wife, Maria Larionoff, Concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony), guest artists, and most importantly, students from both the UW and from preparatory schools and high schools. The series has met with great success and critical acclaim, and has incorporated Lieberman`s project of arranging standard chamber music literature to include the double bass. Featured artists on this series include Gary Karr, Thomas Martin (Principal Bass, London Symphony), Hal Robinson (Principal Bass, Philadelphia Orchestra,), Joel Quarrington (Principal Bass, Toronto Symphony,) and many other prominent double bassists from around the world. The series continues and has become one of the most popular concert series in Seattle.

We’re concluding our interview with double bassist Barry Lieberman. The former Assistant Principal Bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Principal Bass of the Winnipeg Symphony, Barry now serves as co-director of The American String Project, an innovative string ensemble which features arrangements of string quartets for small string ensemble with double bass. On today’s episode, Barry (pictured here with his John Lott double bass) discusses the arranging process that he goes through for the American String Project, his recording of the Vivaldi Cello Sonatas, and his beautiful Maggini bass. About Barry: Barry Lieberman is now in his sixteenth year as double bass faculty at the University of Washington. He began his career at age 21 as principal bass of the Winnipeg Symphony. In 1976 Zubin Mehta appointed him associate principal bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a post he held for sixteen years. Lieberman has been a regular performer with Chamber Music Northwest, Music From Angel Fire, the International Festival in Seattle, Bravo Colorado, Bargemusic, the Seattle Chamber Music Festival, and Mostly Mozart, and served as Principal Bass of the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado. Most recently Lieberman performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, both in New York City and on tour in Europe. He has also performed with and toured the Far East, Europe, and the U.S. with the Mostly Mozart chamber orchestra.   Lieberman has performed with many of the world’s greatest conductors, including Pierre Boulez and Sir Simon Rattle (in both orchestral and chamber music settings), Erich Leinsdorf, Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Barenboim, Georg Solti, Eugene Ormandy, Claudio Abbado, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Kurt Sanderling, among many others. He has performed chamber music with artists including Emmanuel Ax, James Galway, Lynn Harrell, Pinchas Zuckerman, Glenn Dicterow, and David Shifrin. A former member of the New European Strings for several years, he has toured both the US and Europe with the ensemble’s leader, Dimirtri Sitkovetsky. Lieberman has also served as Principal Bass of the Seattle Symphony on many occasions. In l994, Lieberman created the series “Barry Lieberman and Friends” at the University of Washington. The series combines the talents of School of Music faculty, members of the Seattle Symphony (including his wife, Maria Larionoff, Concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony), guest artists, and most importantly, students from both the UW and from preparatory schools and high schools. The series has met with great success and critical acclaim, and has incorporated Lieberman`s project of arranging standard chamber music literature to include the double bass. Featured artists on this series include Gary Karr, Thomas Martin (Principal Bass, London Symphony), Hal Robinson (Principal Bass, Philadelphia Orchestra,), Joel Quarrington (Principal Bass, Toronto Symphony,) and many other prominent double bassists from around the world. The series continues and has become one of the most popular concert series in Seattle.