OSA Backstage

Dani & Serena talk to Jim Compton (Principal Bassoon) about living legends, the lack of magic beans in bassoon reeds, and why taking things apart and putting them back together again can be the best part of making music.

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Dani & Serena talk to Francisco Fullana (violin) about embracing what you need work on, the joy of rabbit-holes, and the joy of returning to familiar pieces like they're old friends.

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Dani & Serena talk to Christopher Allen (conductor, pianist) about returning to making music, a Bluebeard’s Castle approach to seizing opportunity, and progressively tinier cups.

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Dani & Serena talk to Paul Ledwon (Principal Cello) about when music runs in the family, the long-term impact of our mentors, the benefits of rehearsing in a castle, and Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1.

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Dani & Serena talk to Opera Omaha Principal Guest Conductor, Steven White, about Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah", finding joy in the moment, and living vicariously through the entire ensemble - no matter what's on the podium.Have a question? Email [email protected] !

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Dani & Serena talk to concert saxophonist Robert Young ahead of his performance this January about mentors, being the cool guy with the shades, and finding the things that make you explode with purpose.

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Dani & Serena speak with Joseph Young ahead of his return to Omaha about conducting Debussy’s iconic Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun, the importance of having - and being! - an elder statesman, and seizing opportunity when it arises.

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Dani & Serena talk to Omaha Symphony fans (and all-around awesome people) Angie & Bella Earl about the questions they have when they get to see their hometown orchestra in action.

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Dani & Serena talk to Nicole Cowan (Assistant Librarian) and Mathew Fuerst (composer) about the 19th century’s greatest trio: Johannes Brahms, and Robert & Clara Schumann.Prefer video? Go here!

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If we need a flexible singing crew up for shenanigans - whether that’s Home Alone, Scary Movie Music Latin nonsense, or Christmas Cheer… Résonance is on call. Dani & Serena talk to Tara and Lauren about solfege, choral pedagogy, and taking the reins on your own musical career.

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