Opus 1: Episode 5 - May the Paycheck Be With You
08/18/20 • 66 min
The final episode of The Counterpoint Club’s first series, Opus 1, explores the wide variety of careers in the music industry. Justin first looks at the history of professional chamber music ensembles in America. Willie interviews Alyssa Saint, violinist and Associate Director of Admission at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, about her advice to high school students on the application process and what to look for in a university music degree program. Special guest, internationally renowned violin soloist Augustin Hadelich, talks with Sarah and Justin about becoming a successful performer, what inspires him, social media, and much more.
The final episode of The Counterpoint Club’s first series, Opus 1, explores the wide variety of careers in the music industry. Justin first looks at the history of professional chamber music ensembles in America. Willie interviews Alyssa Saint, violinist and Associate Director of Admission at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, about her advice to high school students on the application process and what to look for in a university music degree program. Special guest, internationally renowned violin soloist Augustin Hadelich, talks with Sarah and Justin about becoming a successful performer, what inspires him, social media, and much more.
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Opus 1: Episode 4 - Let it Go: Centering for Performance
The fourth episode of The Counterpoint Club explores the history and technique of musical performance. Willie looks at how classical music concerts have changed over the last several centuries, from the perspectives of both audience and performer. Sarah takes a page from sports psychology to guide an exercise on centering before performance, to let go excess performance energy. Our special guest is violinist Hyeyung Yoon, who teaches us about the fascinating Korean musical performance space called madang .
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Opus 1: Encore Interview - Augustin Hadelich
Episode 5 of the podcast features a segment of this full interview with internationally celebrated concert violinist, Augustin Hadelich. Mr. Hadelich is one of the great violinists of our time. The winner of numerous awards and prizes, Mr. Hadelich is known for his wide-ranging and adventurous repertoire and is often referred to by colleagues as a "musician's musician.” He is consistently cited around the world for his phenomenal technique, soulful approach, and insightful interpretations. Hear Mr. Hadelich, Sarah, and Justin in their engaging conversation about necessary skills beyond musical artistry to be a successful performer, how he is inspired, and his thoughts about social media and creative outlets in this time of pandemic restriction.
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