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Veer
On a Personal Note
09/01/20 • 26 min
Music Director Franz Welser-Möst recalls the automobile accident that would forever change his course, sparking a lifelong affinity for Franz Schubert in the process.
Featured Music
SCHUBERT – Mass No. 6 in E-flat major
2. Gloria
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
- Recorded live at Severance Hall on May 18, 2019
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
A Musician’s Journey Part 1: Emilio Llinás
On a Personal Note
05/28/20 • 29 min
Long-tenured violinist Emilio Llinás reflects on his journey from Cuba to Cleveland and shares a perspective shaped by his 52 seasons.
Featured Music:
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 9
1. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
- Recorded in Severance Hall in May of 2018, as the finale to the Prometheus Project.
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
Pulse
On a Personal Note
09/22/20 • 27 min
Principal Percussionist Marc Damoulakis talks about feeling the rhythm from an early age and what it means to keep time for The Cleveland Orchestra.
Featured Music
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV – Scheherazade
4. Festival at Baghdad; the Sea; the Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock Surmounted by a Bronze Warrior
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Gustavo Gimeno, conductor
- Recorded live at Severance Hall on October 19, 2018
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
A Musician’s Journey Part 2: Jessica Sindell
On a Personal Note
06/04/20 • 35 min
Flutist and hometown girl Jessica Sindell reflects on her time with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, landing her dream job and the relentless pursuit of imperfection.
Features Music:
RACHMANINOFF - Piano Concerto 3
1. Allegro ma non tanto
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Matthias Pintscher, conductor
- Kirill Gerstein, piano
- Recorded in Severance Hall in 2018.
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
On Resolution
On a Personal Note
06/11/20 • 28 min
Clarinetist Robert Woolfrey talks about finding peace in Brahms’s German Requiem and its power to connect the past with the present.
Featured Music
Brahms - German Requiem
2. For all flesh is as grass
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
- Recorded live in Severance Hall on October of 2009
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
Remembering Pierre Boulez
On a Personal Note
06/18/20 • 32 min
Principal Trumpet Michael Sachs reflects on his relationship with one of the most influential figures in modern classical music—and the lasting legacy of Boulez in Cleveland.
Featured Music
STRAVINSKY – The Rite of Spring
PART II: The Sacrifice
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Pierre Boulez, conductor
- Recorded in Severance Hall in 1991
The Courage of Our Convictions
On a Personal Note
05/21/20 • 37 min
Viola Player Eliesha Nelson finds strength in Anton Bruckner’s strongly-held belief that good conquers all—at a time when uncertainty troubles many.
Featured Music:
BRUCKNER – Symphony No. 5
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
- Recorded live from Severance Hall in February of 2020
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
The Sound of Crisis
On a Personal Note
04/09/20 • 24 min
Music Director Franz Welser-Möst recalls his conflicting emotions conducting The Cleveland Orchestra one last time before the Coronavirus pandemic silenced Severance Hall.
Featured Music:
SCHUBERT - Symphony in C major (“The Great”)
2. Andante con moto
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
- Recorded live at Severance Hall on March 13, 2020
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
The Lasting Luster of Vinyl
On a Personal Note
04/16/20 • 11 min
French Horn Player Richard King shares his earliest memories of hearing Beethoven’s "Eroica" on the family phonograph and how the disc ended up shaping his destiny.
Featured Music:
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”)
- The Cleveland Orchestra
The connection we share through music is more important than ever — and so is your support. To support The Cleveland Orchestra, please visit clevelandorchestra.com/donate.
Trailer
On a Personal Note
04/09/20 • 0 min
Every story has a soundtrack. Cleveland Orchestra Musicians and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst share stories about the music that has shaped their lives.
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FAQ
How many episodes does On a Personal Note have?
On a Personal Note currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does On a Personal Note cover?
The podcast is about Cleveland, Music, Podcasts, Classical Music, Arts, Music Interviews and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on On a Personal Note?
The episode title 'Family Matters' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on On a Personal Note?
The average episode length on On a Personal Note is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of On a Personal Note released?
Episodes of On a Personal Note are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of On a Personal Note?
The first episode of On a Personal Note was released on Apr 9, 2020.
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