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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.

Jul 30, 2020

Ep. 119: Yiğit Kolat, composer. Winner of the Takemitsu Composition Award (1st prize).

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In this podcast Kolat talks about his education in Turkey, folk music, his compositional process, success in music competitions and much more!

Yiğit Kolat is a musician, a soundmaker,...


Jul 27, 2020

Ep. 118: Christopher Theofanidis, composer

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In this episode Mr. Theofanidis talks about his collaborations with Robert Spano, Sarah Chang, his most performed work the Rainbow Body, and working with soloists on a commissioned works. He also talks about scuba diving,...


Jul 23, 2020

Ep. 117: Jimmie Herrod, artist and performer.

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In this podcast we talk about Jimmie's work with the Pink Martini, touring, music education and much more!

Jimmie Herrod is a Pacific Northwest-based artist and performer who now splits time between Portland, Oregon and Paris,...


Jul 20, 2020

Ep. 116: Invencia Piano Duo.

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In this podcast we talk about the many recordings by the duo, Florent Schmitt, martial arts, working during covid-19 and much more.

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Jul 16, 2020

In this episode we talk about Elaine Mitchener's many projects, improvisation, music education, Jeanne Lee and much more.

Elaine Mitchener is an experimental vocalist, movement artist and composer, whose work encompasses improvisation, contemporary music theatre and performance art.

Born in East London to Jamaican...