Stagione 5
Edwin Barker
Brittany Haas
Stagione 4
Dorothy Lawson of ETHEL
Katherine Needleman
Shakura S'Aida
Yann Passabet-Labiste
Ida Gillner: her moving and inspiring musical path
DeWitt Fleming Jr.
Yale Strom: Klezmer Ethnographer-Artist
Edwin Barker is recognized as one of the most gifted bassists on the American concert scene. In this wide-ranging interview, you’ll hear about how when he was still a student, he won a job with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and then at age 22, he was appointed to the position of Principal Bass of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a position he has now held for nearly 50 years. He shared memories of his mentors, and his valuable perspectives on learning and teaching the bass, playing in orchestra, conductors, auditions, acoustics and more. We’re featuring his wonderful recent album of solo bass music, Basso Profundo, both J.S. Bach’s Suite no. 5 and Weinberg’s Sonata Op. 108. You can also watch this on my YouTube, and I’ve also linked the transcript, everything linked here to my website. It’s a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Please consider either buying me a coffee on my Ko-fi page, or ordering some of my merchandise. This weekly podcast is in Season 5 and I send out an email newsletter where you can get access to exclusive information about upcoming guests! Navona records link to album: https://edwinbarker.com Weinberg biography I think you may also enjoy these episodes: Mark Deutsch Thomas Cabaniss Jeeyoon Kim Rachel Mercer Hillary Simms Gail Archer Jessica Cottis and so many more ! photo of Edwin Barker: Sam Brewer Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:23) Ed’s start on the bass in school music program, Angelo LaMariana (05:33) Henry Portnoi, Peter Mercurio (09:25) New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony (12:37) David Perlman, different schools of bass playing (17:28) Basso Profundo album, Bach suite adaptation for the bass (21:58) Courante from Bach Suite no. 5, from Basso Profundo (link in description) (24:14)bass history, Dragonetti (27:53) Ed’s first week in Boston, Mahler 1 (30:28) Seiji Ozawa, orchestra conductors (34:26) composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg, solo bass repertoire (37:34) 3rd movement of the Weinberg Sonata op. 108 (link in description) (40:13) connection between the Bach Suite and the Weinberg sonata (42:01) excerpt of the 5th movement, Lento, of Weinberg sonata (42:56) Weinberg’s life (46:43) excerpt of the 6th movement Weinberg sonata (47:22) other episodes you will find interesting, ways to support this series (48:14) the joys and challenges of orchestral playing (56:59) the influence of the acoustics of the hall on an orchestras sound (01:03:13) orchestra auditions (01:10:32) teaching the bass, playing Principal
Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. In this wide-ranging conversation you’ll be hearing about her early career, touring with Darol Anger at age 14, the bands Croooked Still, Hawktail and Punch Brothers with Chris Thile. She reflected on the challenges and thrill of a touring life, the Nashville scene, her teaching through Artistworks, and dynamics of being a woman in Bluegrass. We talked about mentors Bruce Molsky and Tony Trishka, her time at Princeton studying Evolutionary Biology, and the need for self-care and boundaries. We are featuring music from several of her albums, including her recent projects with sister Natalie and the Swedish musician Lena Jonsson. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/brittany-haas See below for other suggested episodes, linked for your convenience, along with links for newsletter and support pages! Brittany Haas website Hawktail The Snake with Lena Jonsson Haas with sister Natalie Impromptu Sessions (banjo album) Brittany Haas debut album the Punch Brothers website (Energy Curfew Music hour podcast) I’m sure that you’ll enjoy my conversations with Adam Hurt Janie Rothfield Joe K. Walsh Martin Hayes Tracy Silverman Alexis Chartrand Gina Burgess Guy Donis and Kirsty Money It’s a joy to bring these meaningful conversations to you, but this project costs me quite a bit of money and lots of time; please support this series through either my merchandise store or buy me a coffee on my Ko-fi page For the merch, it features a unique design by artist Steffi Kelly and you can browse clothes, stickers, notebooks, water bottles and more, everything printed on demand https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Why not sign up for my newsletter where you’ll get access to exclusive information about upcoming guests? Please check out my back catalogue, with episodes going back to 2021. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:31) Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School, childhood mentors Bruce Molsky Darol Anger, Alasdair Fraser, family support (05:43) sister cellist Natalie, new album Haas (08:26) The Rose Gardener from the album Haas (link in description
Cellist and composer Dorothy Lawson is one of the founding members and Artistic Directors for ETHEL, a string quartet celebrating 25 years of setting the standard for contemporary concert music. In this episode, you’ll hear about many fascinating and meaningful collaborations with musicians including Alllison Loggins-Hull, Robert Mirabal, and Layale Chaker. It was really inspiring to hear how they got started with adapting the concert experience into something less-predictable, and ways to connect with new audiences. Dorothy also shared her insights into playing and teaching the cello and staying healthy. We also talked about many of the long-term relationships with the Metropolitain Museum, Denison College and the Grand Canyon Music Festival’s Native American Composer Apprentice Projecct. You’ll be hearing excerpts from 3 of ETHEL’s recent albums, including wonderful music by Leilehua Lanzilotti, Sam Wu and Migiwa “Miggy” Miyajima, and everything is linked to ETHEL’s website: https://ethelcentral.org/ Transcript and YouTube video of this episode: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/dorothy-lawson-ethel This is my final podcast for this year, Episode 51 of Season 4, and Season 5 starts in a couple of weeks in January. Please check the links for different ways to support and follow this independent podcast. I really do need the help of my listeners; I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Can you buy this podcaster a coffee to support this series? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Follow me on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/leahroseman Merchandise: https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful... Newsletter sign-up Complete Catalog of Episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/about Transcript and podcast on all the platforms linked here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxCb01Eb0hfZWVoNWdkeTFUdlVjUkItc2dFUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUEwzdDBIeTdCa3lkY2Q4RHYwak1qdGFFWnA1NFJQcXNLT0x5VFE5YjJMMF8xclNLdGZrVWdNeE13bDMyNDFkc
Katherine Needleman is a wonderful oboe player, who has been the principal oboist of the Baltimore Symphony since 2003. She’s also active as a solist and chamber musician, and is on faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music. She is a champion of music of our time and you’ll find her recordings and many projects on her website. To many listeners in the Classical Music world, she’s probably better known for her Substack articles and posts on social media that address misogyny, sexual misconduct and assault, and the lack of diversity and equity in the Classical music world. In this conversation you’ll hear about some of her activism and advocacy work , and different aspects of Katherine’s life as a musician, including her work as a composer and educator, and mentors including Jennifer Higdon. Please note the timestamps to navigate the episode. I regret that I didn’t get into improvisation with her, because she’s also an excellent improvisor and has put out an album of improvised chamber music “The Marmalade Balloon”. Perhaps we can get into this next time she comes on the podcast! You can watch this on YouTube or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/katherine-needleman Katherine Needleman website “Land Where My Fathers Died” Aria for oboe and piano by Jennifer Higdon (sheet music available on the composer’s website) It’s a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Please look at the links for different ways to support this independent podcast. Original Merch for sale Can you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? In January 2025 I’ll be releasing Season 5 of this series. I’ve linked some other episodes that may interest you: Anna Petersen, Gail Archer, Omo Bello, Karen Donnelly, Renee Yoxon and Jessica Cottis, among many others! Newsletter sign-up Linktree for social media Timestamps (00:00) Intro (03:20) Katherine is also a composer and improvisor, her feminist posts (05:54) fund for new music, Fatima Landa (12:40) parenting, performance anxiety, oboe reeds (18:46)activism, starting to write about lack of diversity, etc (21:44) Katherine’s experience at Curtis as a student, her approach as a teacher (26:02) Katherine the composer (27:00) excerpt from “Land Where My Fathers Died” (link in description to complete performance) (32:26)challenges of performing as an introvert (34:13)other episodes you’ll like, different ways to support this series (34:53)solo broadcast concerts, importance of exercise (37:22) auditions (43:02) reactions to her posts (44:39)orchestra musicians as soloists with their orchestras, Kevin Puts oboe concerto (47:06) Marin Alsop, lack of gender diversity in the conducting world (51:21) Queen of Filth digest (55:52) the mandatory dress story and gendered dress codes (59:22) Jennifer Higdon (01:01:24) excerpt from Aria for oboe and piano by Jennifer Higdon with Jennifer Lim on piano (link in description to complete performance) (01:04:37) what Katherine has changed her mind
Shakura S'Aida, acclaimed Americana roots soul singer and songwriter has thrilled global audiences in 31 countries over many years. Donna Grantis who performed with Prince for several years, is Shakura’s longtime co-producer and co-writer. Donna praises the three-time Juno Award nominee as a "powerhouse vocalist whose artistic vision continually inspires me.” I trust you’ll find this week’s episode an inspiring and uplifting conversation, in which we’re highlighting Shakura’s new album Hold on to Love. We also talked about her career in acting, and she shared some of her experiences on the set of Schitt’s Creek. Shakura shared many valuable insights in this wide-ranging interview, and you can also watch this on my YouTube and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, where you'll also find direct links to other episodes you may enjoy (listed below): https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/shakura-saida You may be also interested in my episodes with Kellylee Evans, Vahn Black, Colleen Allen, Jah’Mila, Kat Raio Rende, Cliff Beach and Edison Herbert, among so many. (linked above to my website or look in your podcast player). It’s a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Could you buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! You can also support this series and channel through my merchandise store: https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Season 5 of this podcast starts very soon in January 2025 and I send out an email newsletter where you can get access to exclusive information about upcoming guests. Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Shakura S'Aida website: https://www.shakurasaida.com/ You'll find Hold on to Love on your favourite streaming platform, and you can also buy it here on Bandcamp: https://shakurasaida.bandcamp.com/album/hold-on-to-love Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:05)album Hold on to Love, Donna Grantis (05:53) activism through music (07:46) clip of Takin’ it to the Streets (09:14) Shakura’s early career, album Blueprint, International Blues Challenge (13:17) high school Theatre Arts teacher Marly Kadak (16:42) how acting training helps (18:39) Schitt’s Creek (21:20) intro to Doodun (23:06) Doodun (27:01) Shakura’s youth (29:20) Canadian cultural diversity (32:17) aha moment Montreal Jazz Festival (34:41) Hold on to Love (39:02) other episodes you’ll like, ways to support this series (39:55) Shakura’s black Russian terrier (41:22) Nina Simone project, Kellylee Evans, Jackie Richardson, Salome Bey (49:31)parenting, being a role model (53:45) Hold on to Love (57:53) Her Music Award, the feeling of not having to prove yourself, wisdom (59:50) Kigali Up festival in Rwanda (01:04:19) importance of connections with people, about Heart of Gold (01:06:05) excerpt from Heart of Gold (01:07:56) youth songwriting workshops and Authentic Stagecraft (01:09:49) the importance of pre-concert rituals (01:11:30) music marketing and genres, next album
Yann Passabet-Labiste is a French violinist with a beautiful warm intensity to his playing, and in this episode we’re focussing on his album “Robert Schumann et son univers” with pianist Bertrand Giraud. Yann talks about some of his mentors in France and Switzerland, many interesting and inspiring musical highlights and his perspectives on how music has helped him through some difficult challenges. YouTube video of this episode, and Transcript linked here on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/yann-passabet-labiste Video of Sonata No. 1 “A mon fils Yann pour sa Maman” by Gérard Passabet-Labiste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DBUxSJjXeM Yann Passabet-Labiste website: https://www.yann-passabet-labiste.com/ Schumann et son univers album (also on your favourite streaming service): https://www.fnac.com/a20143665/Robert-Schumann-Robert-Schumann-et-son-univers-CD-album Brahms Scherzo video from Paris concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stk09FVUh7w It’s a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. You can support this independent podcast through both the unique collection of merchandise: https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Sign up for my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter You may also be interested in my episodes with: Nimrod Borenstein, Omo Bello, Julia MacLaine, the Euclid Quartet, Jeeyoon Kim, and many more going back to 2021. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:33) album Robert Schumann et son univers (04:51) Clara Schumann 1st Romance (04:49) Yann’s childhood, the death of his mother, father composer (13:11) Sonata No. 1 “A mon fils Yann pour sa Maman” by Gérard Passabet-Labiste (16:13) Yann’s parents, his start on violin (22:21) teachers Lilian Rossi Monique Voisin-Vallet (25:55) Brahms Scherzo from F.A.E. Sonata, live performance (31:25) studies in Geneva, member of the Tonhalle orchestra in Zurich (39:40) Japan, Madagascar (43:18) collaborating with his father composer Gérard Passabet-Labiste (44:45)practicing violin technique, yoga (46:55) other episodes you may enjoy, and different ways to support this series (47:40) favourite musicians and musical memories (53:54) living for the moment and need to play for people (58:07) Second Romance Robert Schumann op. 94 (01:02:09) music education in France (01:05:18) challenges with a solo career, memorable performance highlights (01:20:43) favourite concertos (01:27:51) concert memories Alfred Brendel Concertgebouw, Butterfly Lovers in China (01:37:13) concert preparation
Ida Gillner is very special musician based in Sweden, and in this episode you’ll hear the powerful story of her personal journey, embracing different cultures, and also the comforting power of music. Ida is a multi-instrumentalist and composer; her main instruments are soprano saxophone, piano and voice. In the first part of this episode we focus on her project Shtolstse lider, her songs set to the poetry of some of Yiddish’s greatest women writers. You’ll hear about Ida’s childhood on the island of Asperö, forging her own path in different world music traditions, and the Finnish tango group Anna Heikkinen and Längtans Kapell. We also talked about her solo album “Anna” dedicated to her sister, and how the process of writing and recording this healing music comforted her through the shock of her family’s loss. I have included detailed timestamps for all the topics covered and for the music, and you’ll find links to Ida and her musical projects below. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on YouTube; that's linked here with the transcript on my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ida-gillner The recommended episodes below are also linked directly on my website link to Ida's episode! You may also be interested in my episodes with: Polina Shepherd, Marilyn Lerner, Kavisha Mazzella, Ceara Conway, Kirsten Agresta Copely, Sophie Lukacs, and Yale Strom, among so many. Ida Gillner Website https://idagillner.se/ Klez Canada complete video Mayn Heym: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_moFp3o_ho Sign up for my Podcast Newsletter! Very Cool Merch Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:11)Gothenburg, Sweden, (3:09) Sholtse lider project songs Yiddish poetry women writers (12:06) excerpt from Mayn Heym by Anna Margolin (16:03)Anna Margolin’s life (23:50) Shtoltse Lider with Livet Nord and before with Louise Vase (25:55)Celia Dropkin (29:17) Ickh hob dikh nokh nit gezen from the Shtoltse Lider album with vocalist Louise Vase, poem by Celia Dropkin (31:37) Rachel Korn, Holocaust survivors in Sweden, Yiddish (35:08) how Ida got interested in Klezmer and Yiddish (38:21) Ida’s childhood, the Södra Archipelago, Asperö island Sweden (42:15) music education and family encouragement (48:01) Finnish war children in Sweden, Anna Heikkinen and Längtans Kapell quartet (51:38) Apeltango with Anna Heikkinen and Längtans Kapell quartet, from the album Omenatango (55:11) other episodes of interest, ways to support this series (56:11) Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, learning Yiddish (01:06:32) Anna, grieving her sister (01:12:05) “Sommersång it stilla tid och barfotadans på klippor” from Anna (01:15:21) healing process of creating the album (01:19:30) Flyga from Anna (01:23:34) balancing a career in music with family life, working with El Sistema (01:27:29) upcoming projects, new piano album, collaborations photo: Ellika Henrikson
DeWitt Fleming Jr. is a multi-talented and brilliant performer, renowned for his tap dancing, choreography and acting, and is also a singer and drummer. As he said to me in this interview “when I’m tap dancing I’m drumming”. You’ll hear about his experience growing up in the Projects, the importance of attending an Arts high school, the usefulness of theatre training for musicians, and insights into memorization, mindset and performing. He shared his experiences working with Wynton Marsalis, meeting his wife the actor and singer Jennie Harney-Fleming, with whom he’s presently performing A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, his experiences with Cirque du Soleil and touring internationally with Riverdance, and most recently playing both drums and performing tap with the Hot Sardines in Tokyo. Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked here : https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/dewitt-fleming-jr DeWitt Fleming Jr. Website: https://www.dewittflemingjr.com/bio Sign up for my Podcast Newsletter! Very Cool Merch Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! You may be also interested in my episodes with J. Walter Hawkes, Vahn Black, Mike Essoudry, Destiny Muhammad, EmmoLei Sankofa, Kellylee Evans and so many others. “Doxy” highlighting DeWitt’s tap dancing with saxophonist Erica von Kleist; Sax & Taps’ this video which was recorded live at The Red Room in 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6-xm8DZY6c Sax & Taps’ album Intersplosion! https://saxandtaps.bandcamp.com/album/intersplosion-live-at-dizzys-club clips of DeWitt dancing with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGl6svIDzNc Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:48) history of tap, African roots (09:26) DeWitt’s youth Projects of Washington DC, Hoofin’ out of the Hood show (17:54) meeting his wife Jennie Harney-Fleming, parenting (22:16) A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical (23:30) choreography, Broadway (26:56) benefits of drama training (29:31) clip from Doxy, Sax & Taps with Erica von Kleist (32:28) other episodes you may like, and different ways to support this series! (33:15) drummer, Blue Note Tokyo with The Hot Sardines (36:47) Cirque du Soleil experience, Broadway Underground (43:06) meeting and working with Wynton Marsalis (50:24) tap dancing, mentoring and teaching youth, the importance of theater (56:10) connections with music, acting, dancing (59:38) touring internationally with Riverdance (01:02:35) Alicia Keys (01:04:57) balance between playing drums and dancing, being in the moment, tap is music
I was honored to be able to record this wide-ranging interview with violinist Yale Strom, who is the leading ethnographer-artist of Klezmer music and history, and also has done many years of research among the Roma communities. He speaks to us about some of his many inspiring experiences during over 75 research expeditions to Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. To prepare for this episode, I read several of his books, including his 400 page The Book of Klezmer: The History, The Music, The Folklore, some of which we touched on during this conversation, and he also spoke about two of his upcoming books and other projects. Yale is an energetic and prolific creator; he’s also a filmmaker, photographer, educator, playwright and composer, and we spoke about many of his projects during this wide-ranging interview. Timestamps below. https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/yale-strom Video Transcript Yale Strom Website To support this series, please either buy me a coffee or shop at my merchandise store Newsletter sign-up You may be also interested in these episodes: Alicia Svigals (both episodes linked) Polina Shepherd, Josh “Socalled” Dolgin, and Marilyn Lerner. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:29) Yale’s career as ethnographer-artist (04:03) Stoliner shul concert in Detroit Victory Fellowship Baptist Church (10:44) Oberek Palota, Klezmer music from Slovakia, from the album “Borsht with Bread, Brothers” with Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi (14:34) ethnographic research, Wandering Feast book, Yiddish, meeting Holocaust survivors (24:43)The Witches of Lublin (27:26) Dire Gelt from The Devil’s Brides with Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi, vocals with Elizabeth Schwartz (31:10) Yale Strom’s films The Last Klezmer, A Great Day in Eldridge Street, the Man from Munkasc, An American Socialist, the Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs (35:09)Leopold Kozlowski, The Last Klezmer, Naftuli Brandwein (39:33) Rom musicians, book Uncertain Roads, Searching for the Gypsies, connections with the Jews (49:46) Klezmer loshn secret language and culture (58:46) the lost Stoliner Weinstein manuscript, upcoming book (01:07:02) other episodes with Klezmer musicians and ways to support this series (01:07:42) Yale’s compositions and commissions (01:17:28) Dave Tarras (01:22:19) Influences of Klezmer and Romani on Russian school of violin playing, Oistrach, Auer (01:29:25) Shimmering Lights album, Sara Caswell, influences of prayers on Klezmer (01:33:53) excerpt from Bashir Mizmor, Shimmering Lights album Yale Strom’s Broken Consort, with Sara Caswell improv (01:35:56) The Expulsion of the Jews, Sephardic communities research (01:43:33) Schlomo books, new musical about the Chagalls, Sweet Fragrance of Life
Nimrod Borenstein is a brilliant composer, who was a child prodigy as both a composer and performer. His often complex music is beloved by performers and audiences alike, and has been widely recorded and performed internationally. He is also a renowned conductor, and he spoke to me about his difficult decision to cut short his career as a violin soloist in order to find alternate career options as he developed his career as a composer. Vladimir Ashkenazy has been an active champion of Nimrod’s music, and you’ll hear the charming story of their first meeting. Ashkenazy first conducted Borenstein’s orchestral work The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe op. 52 to great acclaim, and the Chandos label released a very successful album devoted to Borenstein’s music conducted by Ashkenazy featuring his Violin Concerto and orchestral works. Nimrod shares his insights about interpreting music for performers and conductors, the development of his compositional style and his views on creativity in general. Nimrod has an infectious energy in his enthusiasm for the pursuit of beauty. Nimrod has exceptional parents, and you’ll hear how they met, and we start with Nimrod’s close relationship to his father the renowned painter Alec Borenstein. You’ll be hearing excerpts from a couple of recordings, with thanks to both SOMM recordings and Naxos; links to Nimrod Borenstein's compositions and recordings below This episode is also a captioned video on YouTube, and you can read the transcript at this link as well: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/nimrod-borenstein Nimrod Borenstein website, for his discography, compositions and current projects: https://www.nimrod-borenstein.com/recordings To support this series, please either buy me a coffee or shop at my merchandise store Newsletter sign-up Catalog of Episodes Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:27) father Alec Borenstein, sharing ideas about great art and creativity (10:44) Un moment de sérénité Shirim, op. 94, no. 5 performed by pianist Clélia Iruzun with thanks to SOMM recordings (13:24) the importance of contrast (15:06) importance of dynamics, notation, interpretation (18:04) evolution of Nimrod’s compositions, decision to give up career as a violin soloist (22:37)Concertos (24:51) piano Etudes (30:11) Tango Etude. op. 66 No. 3 on the Naxos label with pianist Tra Nguyen (32:32) piano Etudes, first symphony (35:24) Chopin performed very little, Nimrod’s decision to prioritize composition (36:41)decision to conduct (43:47) excerpt from the 3rd movement of the Borenstein Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op. 91, performed by Clélia Iruzun and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nimrod Borenstein conductor (47:11) conducting, composition and interpretation (55:35)past episodes you may enjoy, different ways to support this series (56:20) English Chamber Orchestra 2025 collaboration Shakespeare Songs (57:16)how Vladimir Ashkenazy became a champion of Nimrod’s compositions (01:06:38) evolution of Nimrod’s compositional style, use of polyrhythms, finding his voice (01:24:09) excerpt from the 2nd movement of the Borenstein Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, op. 91, performed by Clélia Iruzun and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with Nimrod conducting. (01:27:31) Nimrod’s childhood in France, then move to the UK, musical influences, rating composers (01:37:32) Nimrod’s family (01:42:55) piano pedag