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On a Personal Note

On a Personal Note

The Cleveland Orchestra

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On a Personal Note episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On a Personal Note for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite On a Personal Note episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On a Personal Note - Veer

Veer

On a Personal Note

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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.

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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.

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On a Personal Note - A Musician’s Journey Part 1: Emilio Llinás
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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.

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On a Personal Note - Pulse

Pulse

On a Personal Note

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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.

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On a Personal Note - A Musician’s Journey Part 2: Jessica Sindell
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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.

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On a Personal Note - On Resolution

On Resolution

On a Personal Note

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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.

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On a Personal Note - Remembering Pierre Boulez

Remembering Pierre Boulez

On a Personal Note

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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
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On a Personal Note - The Courage of Our Convictions
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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.

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On a Personal Note - The Sound of Crisis

The Sound of Crisis

On a Personal Note

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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.

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On a Personal Note - The Lasting Luster of Vinyl

The Lasting Luster of Vinyl

On a Personal Note

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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.

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On a Personal Note - Trailer

Trailer

On a Personal Note

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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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