Guitar

Manuel Barrueco: “Music Is What Feelings Sound Like”

We interviewed Manuel Barrueco, one of the most inspiring names in classical guitar. Barrueco stands out within an outstanding generation, being an artist who has contributed rich information and knowledge to future generations of guitarists. This conversation discusses the most remarkable milestones of his career, his latest projects, current performances, collaborations, his approach to practice, and his involvement in the Baltimore International Guitar Competition.

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Percussion

Cynthia Yeh: “I Didn’t Know How Hard Some Things Were Supposed to Be. I Still Tell My Students That to This Day; The Things You Think Are Hard Are Only That Way Because Someone Told You They Were”

Principal percussion of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cynthia Yeh, talks about her path to becoming a professional musician, how the CSO creatively handled the pandemic, and gives advice for taking orchestral auditions.

Cynthia Yeh: “I Didn’t Know How Hard Some Things Were Supposed to Be. I Still Tell My Students That to This Day; The Things You Think Are Hard Are Only That Way Because Someone Told You They Were” Open »

Violin

Francisco Fullana: “It Is Not Only About Connecting the Musical Elements. It’s Also About Connecting With Others. That’s a Huge Reason Why I Play Music”

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.

Francisco Fullana: “It Is Not Only About Connecting the Musical Elements. It’s Also About Connecting With Others. That’s a Huge Reason Why I Play Music” Open »

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