Francisco Fullana talks about his 2021 releases: Bach (Orchid Classics) and Vivaldi with Apollo’s Fire and Jeannette Sorrell. Listen to them here!
Jeremy Wilson talks to Trombone Magazine about his latest release, “For the Beauty of the Earth,” produced during the pandemic, as well as other exciting projects. Listen to the album here!
Jeremy Wilson — “For the Beauty of the Earth” (2021) Open »
Francisco Fullana is a virtuosic young violinist hailing from Spain. He has had an impressive professional career as a soloist and chamber musician and continues to become one of his generation’s top violinists. He discusses his beginnings in music, his time in academia, his outlook on competitions, his work with young musicians, and several exciting new projects, including the CD “Bach’s Long Shadow” and collaborations with Apollo’s Fire.
Jeremy Wilson, Associate Professor of Trombone at the Vanderbilt School of Music, discusses early influences and education, his career as a trombonist in the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera, his teaching philosophy, tips for preparing a successful audition, new recording projects, and his Body Mind Spirit Workshops.
Szymon Marciniak, renowned double bass soloist and professor at the University of Music Saar in Saarbrücken, Germany, discusses his experience with competitions, new works for bass, teaching techniques, and his new program for the 2021 ISB Convention, “Towards the Light.”
Milan Turković, the historic soloist and principal bassoon of the Vienna Symphony, now a conductor, discusses his activity during the pandemic and shares some tips for aspiring musicians.
Milan Turkovic’s Advice to Young Bassoon Players Open »
Austrian bassoonist and conductor Milan Turković discusses his amazing career as an internationally acclaimed bassoon soloist, his time with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, his conducting career, his teaching experience, advice for creating professional recordings and his upcoming projects.
Milan Turković: “Every Person Is Different and Learns in a Different Way” Open »
Mari Kodama is an international pianist and is highly regarded as a Beethoven interpreter. She is a Steinway Artist and serves as a music festival director for several national and international festivals. In this interview, Mari Kodama discusses her beginnings in Europe, her mentors and teaching philosophy, her unique repertoire choices, her passion for Beethoven, and several exciting projects on the horizon.
In 2022, Richard Stoltzman celebrates no less than 50 years on stage, reaping major successes, including two Grammy Awards. Despite all this, he remains humble and grateful for his career. In this talk, he shares with us what inspires him and his upcoming projects.
Richard Stoltzman — Tribute to an Outstanding Clarinet Career Open »
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman has led an extraordinary life of music-making and performing. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner and has been an influential performer and musician to clarinet players worldwide. Stoltzman maintains a rewarding career performing as a featured soloist, chamber musician and collaborator. In this interview, he discusses his humble beginnings, his love of jazz and classical music, exciting collaborations and performances, the importance of having a manager, and his teaching philosophy about interpreting music.
