Holistic Horn Ep. 1 - Victoria Knudtson of St. Louis Symphony - Motivation, Phrasing, and Magic

This first episode of the Holistic Horn podcast, with Victoria Knudson (@victoria_laray on Instagram) covers:  

- Victoria’s story, and the potent fertilizer her teacher nourished her growth with. 

- First notes of the day, performed on the show - Victoria’s, and mine! 

- Thoughts on phrasing as storytelling, and an example from Mozart 4 

- The difference between piano playing & vocal training and how they impact hornists 

- An incredible story about magic in Japan 

- How we can get more in touch with the ineffable, both in ensembles, and by ourselves.  

CORRECTION: Victoria mentioned a meaningful recording as Mahler 1 with National Symphony, she later confirmed she meant Shostakovich 5 with Rostropovich: https://www.allmusic.com/album/shostakovich-symphony-no-5-mw0001845464

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About the podcast  

Hosted by hornist, educator, and entrepreneur Mars Gelfo, The Holistic Horn podcast is meant to feature incredible personalities from the horn & music world, to provide actionable insights, inspiration, and thought-provoking ideas to help you live your best life as a musician & whole human.