Episodes

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...

Violist of the Emerson String Quartet that won 9 GRAMMYS, Lawrence Dutton talks about his life before the quartet, collaborations and stories from the Emerson Quartet, and gives his advice for aspiring professional musicians. 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

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...

In this debut episode, host Katrina Stroud introduces the inspiration behind the show — stories and advice from classical music professionals. Katrina shares what led her to create the podcast, her own journey in classical music, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Each conversation will take you behind the scenes with esteemed professionals musicians as they share the real stories behind their careers. Through honest and heartfelt interviews, you'll hear about the triumphs, setba...