A Stick With A Point

Andrew Constantine
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  • PERFORMING ARTS

Andrew Constantine interviews celebrities from behind the scenes in the classical music industry in "A Stick With A Point". This innovative and thought provoking podcast turns the spotlight on composers, directors, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more!

  1. 10/10/2025

    A chat with Thumper!

    Andy Smith is so much more than just a timpanist. I loved our chat here about his decades with the great Philharmonia Orchestra in London, how he got there, what some of the glory times were and, what he thinks of the current state of affairs!

    51 min

  2. 21/07/2025

    Orli Shaham - A lot more than just Mozart!

    Orli Shaham is one of the brightest stars on the musical stage today. Not only a wonderful pianist and expressive performer, she is one of the sharpest music minds I know. I always learn from talking with her, and it's always fun!

    47 min

  3. 04/07/2025

    Emerson Quartet violinist Philip Setzer - a founding member of this legendary ensemble!

    With tales of George Szell, Oscar Shumsky and over fifty years as a violinist in the revered Emerson Quartet, Philip Setzer is full of tales, reminiscences and boundless energy and ideas for his new role as Artistic Director of Vermont's Manchester Music Festival.

    56 min

  4. 04/04/2024

    Moray Welsh - more than a great cellist.

    Moray Welsh is one of the UK's most distinguished musicians. In this podcast he describes his musical life's journey, how he came to meet and be championed by Benjamin Britten, studies with Rostropovich in Moscow and his time as Principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.

    50 min

  5. 15/08/2023

    The Italian Maestro!

    The wonderful Italian conductor, Carlo Rizzi shares memories, ideas and experiences about music making in general and, about conducting in some of the world's great opera houses in particular!

    47 min

  6. 01/06/2023

    Mark Hanson, via Houston and San Francisco, President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

    Following stints in a similar role at the Houston and San Francisco Symphony orchestras, Mark Hanson is the recently appointed President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony. In this podcast he articulates a passionately held vision for the future not only of the BSO, but orchestras throughout the US.

    39 min

  7. 04/05/2023

    JoAnn Falletta

    JoAnn is one of the most beloved and enterprising of all conductors working today. She's enjoyed spectacular success during her tenures as music director at a number of orchestras, and is just a delight to be around!

    37 min

  8. 07/02/2023

    A Life at the Helm!

    Paul Meecham, one of the industry's most distinguished leaders reflects on a lifetime managing orchestras in both the USA and UK.

    35 min
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Andrew Constantine interviews celebrities from behind the scenes in the classical music industry in "A Stick With A Point". This innovative and thought provoking podcast turns the spotlight on composers, directors, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more!

Information

  • Creator
    Andrew Constantine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    A Stick With A Point