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Backstage: Classical Conversations

Katrina Stroud

Join host Katrina Stroud as she sits down with professional classical musicians to uncover the personal journeys behind public performances. In each episode, you'll hear conversations that reveal the passion, struggles, and turning points that have shaped the lives of classical musicians.

Hear some of the greatest classical artists in the world share their stories of resilience, artistry, and inspiration and give their advice to aspiring professional musicians. Whether you're a seasoned musician, working student, or someone who loves the transformative power of classical music, this podcast invites you to listen deeply -- to the music, and to the stories behind it.

Love the show? Support Backstage Classical Conversations with a donation at paypal.me/backstageccc — every bit helps us share more inspirational stories!

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Episodes

35 episodes

  1. Anthea Kreston: Violinist and Author 47:54
  2. Sheryl Staples: New York Philharmonic 53:17
  3. David Samuel: Vanderbilt University 40:18
  4. Stefan Jackiw: Concert Violinist 29:59
  5. Christopher Costanza Part 2: Stanford University 33:00
  6. Christopher Costanza Part 1: St. Lawrence String Quartet 30:03
  7. Pasha Sabouri: San Fransisco Conservatory Pre-College 51:33
  8. Merry Peckham: Juilliard School 44:43
  9. Molly Carr Part 2: Juilliard String Quartet 26:36
  10. Molly Carr Part 1: Project Music Heals Us 37:35
  11. Jesse Mills: Horszowski Trio 38:46
  12. Devin Moore: Isidore Quartet 30:52
  13. Erin Keefe: Minnesota Orchestra 36:40
  14. Misha Amory: Brentano Quartet 47:29
  15. Danielle Belen Part 2: University of Michigan 30:38
  16. Danielle Belen Part 1: Center Stage Strings 40:18
  17. Jacob Warren: Warren & Flick 32:05
  18. Nathan Cole: Boston Symphony 35:39
  19. Paul Watkins: Yale School of Music 33:51
  20. Robert McDuffie: Center for Strings 39:35
  21. Robert McDuffie: American Violinist 31:15
  22. Fabiola Kim: University of Michigan 46:34
  23. Sarah Ying Ma: Poiesis Quartet 37:34
  24. Jeffrey Turner: Indiana University 35:06
  25. Nancy Zhou: Concert Violinist 48:16
  26. Annie Fullard Part II: Art of Collaboration 31:50
  27. Annie Fullard Part I: Cavani String Quartet 36:05
  28. Estelle Choi: Calidore String Quartet 43:44
  29. Victoria Chiang: Peabody Institute 25:22
  30. Eugene Watanabe: Gifted Music School 32:48
  31. Simon James: San Francisco Conservatory of Music 32:00
  32. Lawrence Dutton: Emerson String Quartet 37:05
  33. David Kim: Philadelphia Orchestra 42:36
  34. Amy Schwartz Moretti: Robert McDuffie Center for Strings 23:46
  35. Pilot 3:45