Cello Episodes

Merry Peckham, Director of Chamber Music and Assistant Dean at the Juilliard School, is a renowned chamber musician and educator. Listen as she shares her extensive journey through the world of classical music, from her early influences to her experiences with prestigious quartets, starting the Cavani String Quartet, and her approach to coaching the next generation of musicians. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Visit our w...

Paul Watkins is an esteemed cellist on faculty at the Yale School of Music and a member of the Emerson String Quartet starting in 2013. He discusses the influence of his musical education, the importance of mentorship, and the experiences that shaped his career. Paul also reflects on his dual passion for conducting and teaching, emphasizing the significance of showing up and learning in every musical endeavor. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backst...

Cellist Estelle Choi is a founding member of the award-winning Calidore String Quartet. Listen as she talks about her musical background and education, life in a professional string quartet, the lineage of the older generation of chamber musicians, and advice she gives to aspiring musicians. Learn more about the Calidore String Quartet and listen to their recordings: https://www.calidorestringquartet.com/ Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstagec...