OSA Backstage

By Dani Meier & Serena Reuten

A podcast about the bits and pieces that make up a symphony orchestra, from the perspective of a very nerdy VP of Artistic/Bassist, my partner in crime, conductor Serena Reuten, and a variety of guest... more

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How many episodes does OSA Backstage have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

OSA Backstage episodes:

June 09, 2026 S2, Chamber Music Edition: Duolingo Could Never
Dani & Serena talk with Dr. Federico Montes (Associate Principal Trumpet) about taking chances, why orchestral trumpet in the States is a whole different animal, and making music with friends on June 14 for the Omaha Chamber Music Society.
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37min
June 01, 2026 S2: Chamber Music Edition
Dani and Serena talk with Brett Hodge, who needs no introduction, about starting off the 2026 Summer Concert Series with a well-deserved laugh.
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28min
May 29, 2026 S2, Ep. 28: Good Baggage
Dani & Serena talk with Anthony McGill (Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic, +++) about impromptu jam sessions, trusting our teachers with our sound, and the good baggage of an old friend.
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48min
May 10, 2026 S2, Ep. 27: Wabi-sabi
Dani & Serena talk with Jeff Koterba about embracing life’s unexpected rabbit holes, napuccinos, and the lasting impact of something started with kindness in mind.
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1h 10min
April 20, 2026 S2, Ep. 26: Opera in Conversation
Dani & Serena talk to Lauren Medici & Josh Quinn (Opera Omaha) about all things Beethoven Five and Bluebeard's Castle.
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58min
April 18, 2026 S2, Ep. 25: Needle-drop Your Bartók
Dani & Serena talk with Lidiya Yankovskaya (conductor) about fan-girling for famous pianists, (politely) ignoring your advisors, and authenticity in interpretations.
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49min
April 15, 2026 S2, Ep. 24: Symphonic Deep-Dive
Dani & Serena talk with Nicole Cowan (Assistant Librarian) and Mathew Fuerst (composer, program notes annotator) about Béla Bartók’s psychological masterpiece: Bluebeard’s Castle.
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58min
April 13, 2026 S2, Ep. 23: Jump the Abyss
Dani & Serena talk with Lina González-Granados (conductor) about making your own decisions, pharmaceutical reps gifting busts of Beethoven, and the importance of jumping in without fear of consequences.
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57min
April 06, 2026 S2, Ep. 22: This Sounds like a Trombone, Right?
Dani & Serena talk to Jay Wise (bass trombone) about impossible Bartok glissandos, Mozart using the trombone as the best back-up vocalist ever, and why it's important to troll German e-bay.
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59min
March 20, 2026 Season 2, Ep. 21: It Began with Logic Pro
Dani & Serena talk to François López-Ferrer, guest conductor, about breaking things apart and putting them back together, the benefits of a MacBook on a young musician, and the honesty of music at different stages in life.
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59min

FAQs about OSA Backstage:

How many episodes does OSA Backstage have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.