Violin Episodes

Erin Keefe is the concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra and faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music. Listen as she talks about her musical background and education, her Minnesota orchestra audition and experience as concertmaster, the role of chamber music in her career and her teaching techniques. To learn more about Erin Keefe visit: https://www.erinkeefeviolin.com/ Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Visit our ...

Professor of Violin at the University of Michigan, Danielle Belen, talks about how she prepares her students for auditions, creating a supportive studio environment, entrepreneurship, and gives her advice to aspiring professional musicians. To learn more about Danielle Belen visit: https://www.belenviolin.com Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina St...

Danielle Belen, Professor of Violin at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance, shares her journey though the music world and finding her passion for teaching the violin. Listen as she discusses her musical background, studying with Robert Lipsett and becoming his teaching assistant, and how she has built a reputation for success in her students. To learn more about Danielle Belen visit: https://www.belenviolin.com Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Fol...

Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Nathan Cole shares his journey from a young violinist influenced by his musical family to becoming a prominent figure in the orchestral world. He discusses his experiences at the Curtis School of Music, the importance of new music in classical performance, and the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career. He also provides insights into the audition process, the role of a concertmaster, and the significance of building an online presence for...

Violinist Robert McDuffie talks about obtaining his Guaneri del Gesu violin in a limited partnership, starting the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, and creating the Rome Chamber Music Festival. To learn more about the McDuffie Center visit: mcduffie.mercer.edu Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Robert McDuffie is a distinguished American violinist. Listen as he talks with host Katrina about his musical mentors including Dorothy DeLay and Yehudi Menhuin and lessons he learned while touring around the world. McDuffie tells the stories of monumental moments in his career such as performing for Samuel Barber and commissioning the Phillip Glass violin concerto, the American Four Seasons. Part 2 to come. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstag...

Violinist Fabiola Kim is a renowned solo violinist and teaches at the University of Michigan and Colburn School. Listen as she talks about her musical mentors, finding her passion for teaching, lessons she's learned performing, and advice she has for aspiring professional musicians. To learn more about the Sounding Point Academy visit: https://www.soundingpointacademy.com/ Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro ...

Violinist Sarah Ying Ma of the Poiesis Quartet talks about her musical background, competitions including the Banff Competition of which Poiesis just won Grand Prize, the importance of new music, and how to keep "classical" music relevant in today's society. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Virtuoso violinist Nancy Zhou talks about her traditional Chinese music background, her musical mentors, competitions, and her journey through social media. To learn more about Nancy Zhou and her album visit: nancyzhouviolin.com Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Annie Fullard, first violinist of the Cavani String Quartet and head of chamber music at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and Peabody Institute, talks about developing her chamber music pedagogy and chamber music legacy in part two of her interview. To learn more about the Cavani String Quartet visit: cavanistringquartet.com To learn more about The Art of Collaboration book visit: https://www.chambermusiccollaboration.com/ Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us o...

Violinist Annie Fullard is a founding member of the Cavani String Quartet and head of chamber music at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and Peabody Institute. Listen as she talks about her musical development and early life in the Cavani String Quartet. Part 2 comes discusses Fullard's chamber music pedagogy, impact and legacy. To learn more about the Cavani String Quartet visit: cavanistringquartet.com Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backst...

Eugene Watanabe founded the Gifted Music School with his wife Dr. Vera and was the first person to graduate Curtis with a double degree in violin and piano. Listen as he talks about his violin and piano careers, starting the Gifted Music School, and his true passion for teaching music to young students. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud an...

Violinist Simon James is a renowned pedagogue at the San Fransisco Conservatory of Music, veteran of the Seattle Symphony for 30 years, and recorder of hundreds of soundtracks. Listen as James talks about being a musician contractor, recording in the symphony and in the studio, and his inspirations as a renowned violin teacher. Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo perfo...

Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra for the past 26 years, violinist David Kim joins host Katrina to share his stories of studying with Dorothy DeLay, challenges he faced in his career, his journey to the Philadelphia Orchestra, the important roles of a concertmaster, and his advice for aspiring professional musicians. For more information on David Kim: davidkimviolin.com Support the show Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast Intro and...

Artistic Director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and violinist of the Ehnes Quartet, Amy Schwartz Moretti is a violinist who has established herself as a soloist, chamber musician, and guest concertmaster. Listen as Moretti shares stories of how she met James Ehnes and Robert McDuffie, turning points in her career, and her advice for how to balance a multifaceted career while balancing your personal life. For more information on Amy Schwartz Moretti: amyschwartzmoretti.com For more i...