Backstage: Classical Conversations

In this episode, David Samuel shares his journey from a young musician in Canada to an international performer and educator. He discusses the importance of authenticity, the value of competitions, and the collaborative process of commissioning new music, offering insights for aspiring musicians.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Stefan Jackiw shares his journey from a young violinist to a professional performer and educator, highlighting key mentors, experiences, and insights into the life of a musician.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Renowned cellist Christopher Costanza of the former St. Lawrence String Quartet and faculty at Stanford University talks about recording the Haydn String Quartets and Bach Suites for solo cello, stories from his travels around the world, and his current teaching position.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Renowned cellist Christopher Costanza shares his journey through classical music, from early beginnings to his experiences with the St. Lawrence String Quartet and collaborations with composers like Messiaen.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

In this episode, Pasha Sabouri (former teacher of host Katrina Stroud) shares his journey from a young violinist to a renowned educator and festival founder. Discover insights on teaching philosophy, building a music studio, and creating impactful music festivals.

To learn more about Dr. Sabouri visit: https://www.pashasabouri.com/

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

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.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Molly Carr shares the most memorable stories from her global nonprofit, Project: Music Heals Us and becoming a member of the Juilliard String Quartet. Discover her insights on overcoming fear, finding passion, and making a meaningful impact through music.

To learn more about Molly Carr visit: https://molly-carr.com/

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Violist Molly Carr shares her inspiring journey from a young violist in Reno, Nevada to a member of the Juilliard String Quartet and founder of Project Music Heals Us. Discover her insights on overcoming fear, finding passion, and making a meaningful impact through music.

To learn more about Molly Carr visit: https://molly-carr.com

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Violinist Jesse Mills is a founding member of the critically acclaimed Horszowski Trio. Listen as he shares his journey from childhood to professional stages, mentorship experiences, and insights into the importance of new music and mentorship in the classical world.

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

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Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou

Devin Moore is the violist of the internationally acclaimed Isidore String Quartet. Listen as he talks about his musical background from growing up in Pittsburgh to becoming a Kovner Fellow at the Juilliard School. Moore talks about the creation of the Isidore String Quartet along with winning the Banff Competition, and how the quartet works together. Moore is also the co-founder of the Greenroom Ensemble which raises awareness for underrepresented composers. He finishes by talking about his hobbies outside of classical music and how he maintains balance and focus in his career.

To learn more about Devin Moore visit: devinmooreviola.com
To learn more about the Isidore String Quartet: isidorestringquartet.com

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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud

Follow us on Instagram: @backstageclassicalpodcast

Visit our website: backstageclassicalpodcast.com

Intro and Outro Music: 

Season 1: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok

Season 2: Florence Price "Elfentanz" performed by Katrina Stroud and Zoey Zhou