Dec 29, 2017
Episode 53 features violinist, founder and artistic director, David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet. In this podcast we discuss: the 50 for the future project, interest in chamber music in his youth, improvisation, inspiration to start a quartet, tradition, African composers, music education, interesting experiences...
Dec 29, 2017
Episode 54 features the Music Director of the Armenian Pops Orchestra, Greg Hosharian. Greg is a conductor, composer, pianist based in Los Angeles, USA.
In this podcast we discuss his varied career, education, the life and work of his father Maestro Edward Hosharian, and much more.
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Dec 29, 2017
Episode 55 features Seattle based guitarist and composer Michael Nicolella.
In this podcast we discuss composing for electric guitar, acoustics, transcriptions, Rite of Spring for guitar trio, diverse career as a musician, recent recording of a Bach album, and much more.
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Dec 29, 2017
Episode 56 features jazz flutist Ali Ryerson, She is a recording artist and has played with Stephane Grappelli, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess among others. She has an extensive touring schedule and teaches flute to the next generation of young artists.
In this podcast we discuss her early years, inspirations, career changing...
Dec 29, 2017
Episode 57 features oud player Antranig Kzirian. Antranig studied with oud masters Ara Dinkjian and John Bilezikjian, and kanun master Jack Chalikian. Kzirian’s performances and recording credits extend to works with The Gaslamp Killer, duduk master Jivan Gasparyan, Jr., Capital Cities (co-founded by Sebu Simonian)...