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Let's Talk Off The Podium

The mission of this podcast is to create discussion on a variety of topics in music, culture, and arts. In my discussions there will be many questions, answers, comments, critique and ideas. For far too long many in the media, musicians, and artists from all backgrounds have been hesitant in their approach to criticism. As Wole Soyinka said, “The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.” Alongside my observations I will invite guests from a variety of artistic backgrounds to tell their story, ideas and perspective on all things in the world of music.

Hope you join me on this journey and raise awareness to topics that have been buried for decades.

Past guests include: Kronos Quartet founder David Harrington, Christian McBrideGeorge WalkerRobert Dick, Ian PaceMartin Bresnick, Project Trio bassist Peter Seymour, Andrey KasparovCraig Sheppard,  Adrienne AlbertJuan Maria SolareMarc YeatsMark Rowan-HullStanford ThompsonThe Villiers QuartetDr. Haig MardirosianFrances WilsonJames GardnerDaniel RosenboomSylvia HinzJoan Arnau Pàmies,  among others.

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.

To learn more about Greg Hosharian...


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.

To learn more about Michael Nicolella please...


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)...