The flutist Daniela Sanchez is a versatile, passionate Venezuelan chamber and orchestra musician currently based in Germany. From a young age she learned the value and strong power of the music within society, which has been her inspiration in every project that she carries out. Besides being a performing artist she has also developed a deep love for teaching. She has a long experience in several orchestras  and Festivals and has been conducted by world-renowned conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Krzystof Urbánski, and Claudio Abbado among others, and played in wonderful stages in Europe, America and Asia.

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic and inspired by the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

Bogatay Köprülü, a multi-faceted composer and pianist from Istanbul, questing after true knowledge regarding ancient roots of harmony by seeking for esoteric, scientific and historical thinking ambits. One of his latest composition “Concerto for Piano” received the 1st prize from the jury at the "Eczacıbaşı National Composition Contest” in Izmir, Turkey. In 2016, he completed his composition training at Istanbul Bilgi University. Since that time, on the piano, he has been working with Prof. Vassilia Efstathiadou from Hannover. Meanwhile, he studied at the most valued French High School Saint Joseph accompanied by his music studies lasting a decade. This year, he immersed himself in composing numerous pieces, as a “Sonata in One Movement” dedicated to “Galata Trio” ensemble and currently working on a new violoncello composition.

“…his award-winning Piano Concerto is a work of superior quality.”

Pianist Gülsin Onay.

www.bogataykoprulu.com

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic and inspired by the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

Polish pianist Izabela Jutrzenka-Trzebiatowska is best known for salon music interpretation and her recent album „Chopin". As a pianist and researcher – doctoral student of the Academy of Music in Krakow - her main focus is music of the 19th century. She enjoys traveling around the world performing both solo recitals and among others both Chopins piano concertos. This year she is releasing waltzes of romantic-era composers. With her elegant and graceful waltz permormances she invites your heart to dance.

www.izabela-jutrzenka-trzebiatowska.pl

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Charismatic stage presence united with an overwhelming joy of playing: Heike Matthiesen is a unparalleled exception in today’s guitar world with intelligent programs which always fascinate her audience. The press writes about her, using superlatives like: “guitar music to bow down to”, “world class”, “wonderful”.

www.heikematthiesen.com

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Under Vito Lattarulo’s direction, the Sinfonie Orchester Biel Solothurn plays a crisp, fresh young Verdi, whose juicy melodies the listener cannot escape. The tempi are absolutely singer-friendly [...]”.

www.vitolattarulo.com

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Austrian violinist Susanne Hehenberger dedicated her live to music both as performing artist and teacher. As concert master of the Sinfonietta Da Camera Salzburg and one of the initiators of the Corona Concert Hall, she plays an active role in keeping music accessible via digital platforms during the Corona crisis. The concert series “Frauenstimmen”, organized by the Maria-Anna Mozart Gesellschaft of which Susanne is a member, promotes the works of female composers in Salzburg’s musical scene. With her Carreño String Quartet she brings music from the Viennese Classic to contemporary music together. Her latest project is "Suddenly Shakespeare", a cheerful reading with music about finding true love.

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Chilean singer Esperanza Restucci is one of the most brilliant independent voices of the moment. Her background as a popsinger but also the training as a classical soprano opens a wide range of musical facets. Challenging normal structures in the world of classical music leads to fascinating interdisciplinary stage programs with chamber music and her passion: the Latin American Classical music.

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Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Aleksandra Bobrowska is a classical pianist, with an unconventional approach to presenting music to varied audiences. She has performed in most European countries as well as in China, Japan, Russia and the USA; her last three concert seasons included over a hundred performances each. She is interested in a diverse repertoire, which she performs on modern, as well as period instruments. Aleksandra is also keen on chamber music collaborations, so make sure you follow her ensemble - Aldice Duo, as well as her solo projects (that recently include recording all Chopin Mazurkas).

www.aleksandrabobrowska.eu

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

Happily going beyond the traditional concert hall, Jo Anne Sukumaran brings an unconventional and refreshing approach to classical music making. Curious and adventurous, her playful approach to the bassoon belies a sharp technical ability that has built her reputation for bringing to life a diverse range of styles. In 2017, she chose to focus on solo and chamber music and recently released her debut music album “The Night Garden” in 2019. With an ear for unusual sounds and collaborators, she often dreams up eclectic and original programmes filled with colours, textures, flavours and senses to serve up a fusion of classical, contemporary and cross-cultural works, delighting audiences. With her personable and effervescent personality, she started her own interview series, a podcast -  Legends of Reed, in 2018,  to demystify and bring double reed instruments to a wider audience.

www.joannesukumaran.com

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.

German-born flutist Fatin Khuri enjoys a diverse musical life as a soloist, passionate orchestra and chamber musician. A versatile flutist and piccoloist, she is praised for her effortless and authentic performances. Fatin is frequently invited to perform as principal and section flutist with numerous esteemed ensembles, such as Brussels (Radio) Philharmonic, Essener Philharmoniker/Opera Essen and Bochumer Symphoniker, to name a few. Fatin regularly appears at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Cité de la musique Paris, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Bozar Brussels Philharmonie Luxembourg and Braunschweig Classix Festival/Germany.

She is a member of UN Women and is launching concert series, focusing on women’s rights.

Classic On is a podcast created by Marija Andjic and Bernhard Kerres. In each episode you meet an outstanding musician from around the world. All are part of the BYOM Community - the Be Your Own Manager community - a community of exceptional musicians who understand that they need entrepreneurship besides their musical excellence. The community and the podcast was created during the COVID19 pandemic.