Vadim Karpinos is the only percussionist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra who plays in the timpani and percussion sections. In this interview, he talks about his career, gives us some tips, and even shares an interesting PDF technique exercise.
Vadim Karpinos: “Always Try to Get Better Even When You’re Good at Something” Open »
Sara Davis Buechner is not only an outstanding pianist and superlative teacher but is also a voice of her generation with regard to transgender issues and rights. We sit down with Ms. Buechner for a lively discussion of her fascinating life, education, career, and experiences as a transgender woman in the world of classical music.
Renowned cellist, Wendy Law, discusses her life as a soloist, her love for social media, her thoughts on perfectionism, and an exciting upcoming project.
Max Raimi (Chicago Symphony) talks exclusively with Viola Magazine about our instrument, his compositions, and his work in the orchestra.
Max Raimi: “Try to Think About What Story You’re Trying to Tell” Open »
John Bruce Yeh is Assistant Principal Clarinet of the Chicago Symphony and is the longest-tenured in the orchestra (he joined at 19). In this exclusive interview for Clarinet Magazine, he shares with us his experience and advice.
John Bruce Yeh: “Listen to Great Musicians and Call the Result Before You Produce the Sound” 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.
David Taylor, Assistant Concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, shares his experience and expertise in this exclusive interview for Violin Magazine.
“Do you have to choose? Specializing as an orchestral musician or a soloist.” With an in depth look at what many students ask me about and approaches to practice concepts, techniques and structuring your potential career around these questions.
Do You Have to Choose? Specializing as an Orchestral Musician or a Soloist 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 »
Ronald Romm has been very generous in this exclusive interview for Trumpet Magazine, addressing topics such as the founding of Canadian Brass and many more related to his extensive career in music.
