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Our debut Artists Insight podcast is about the remarkable and life-enhancing journeys that music can take us on, and not just the exceptional and talented musicians featured here. Their stories will resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up an instrument and, we hope, inspire you to continue your musical journey and tell your own stories. This first season we've caught up with brass, woodwind and strings artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Nils Landgren

    08/30/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Nils Landgren

    Nils Landgren has demonstrated how versatile a brass instrument the trombone can be since the 1980s, playing with legends as diverse as ABBA, Wyclef Jean, Joe Sample & the Crusaders and Herbie Hancock. Trying out his father’s trombone at 13, Nils was inspired by The Beatles to pursue diverse musical ventures. Initially classically trained, Nils toured with pop legend Bjorn Skifs (“Hooked on a Feeling”) and rediscovered jazz through Miles Davis. Nils describes bluffing his way into a solo album, experimenting with hip hop, and later singing and acting. He talks about his unique red trombone, the pleasures of versatility, and working with Doctors Without Borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  2. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Sergio Carolino

    08/23/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Sergio Carolino

    One of the world’s most sought-after brass players, Sergio Carolino has expanded the repertoire and popularity of the tuba, across a range of musical genres. Although wind bands were popular in his native Portugal, Sergio admits arrived at music as a secondary passion, behind his love of tennis and caricature. Largely an autodidact, Sergio began playing Dixieland jazz and progressed to fusion and funk. He found inspiration in records he analysed with his friends and discusses music as an escape from the divisiveness in society. Sergio talks about musical curiosity, teaching masterclasses, and the value of being true to your own musical vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  3. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Stephen Clark

    08/16/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Stephen Clark

    Scottish flutist Stephen Clark has come a long way from his Glasgow beginnings, having toured in locations as far-flung as Jordan, Latvia, and Mexico and fulfilled a personal bucket list that included skydiving and swimming with sharks! From early beginnings playing the recorder, to failing at the violin, Stephen arrived at the flute as a last resort. He reveals how inspiring his first teacher proved, as well as loving the recordings of flute legend Sir James Galway. Stephen talks about calming performance nerves, the cruelty of competitions, the unique challenges of his instrument, and preparing for his 2018 Carnegie Hall recital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  4. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Adélaïde Ferrière

    08/09/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Adélaïde Ferrière

    Young French percussionist Adélaïde Ferrière has won several international prizes and performed in festivals and concert halls worldwide. Adélaïde remembers being inspired as a child watching her timpanist father. Now, she’s inspiring a new generation of percussionists with her solo marimba and ensemble performances. Adélaïde specialises in transposing classical repertoire for solo marimba and making gorgeous video performances, including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which she performed on a rooftop in New York. She talks about joining the Paris Conservatoire at just 15 years old, explores her use of media, and discusses the unique challenges of tuned percussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  5. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Theon Cross

    08/02/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Theon Cross

    London-born tubist Theon Cross has been celebrated for “reinventing the tuba” and his music has garnered high praise from publications including The Guardian, The New York Times and NPR. He has toured extensively throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as scoring a number 1 jazz release with his debut album “Fyah.” Beginning his musical journey on the little-known tenor horn, Theon admits being envious of his trombonist brother until an inspiring teacher gave him a euphonium. Having begun with classical training, he then played with a Brazilian-styled carnival group and discovered how funky brass could be. A rich mix of sounds including Caribbean soca, soul and roots reggae music infused Theon’s childhood. He discovered jazz through his brother and talks about how inspiring his Guildhall days were, as well as the joys of playing with Jon Batiste and being feted by Iggy Pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Ellie Sax

    07/26/2023

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Ellie Sax

    The saxophone might not be the first instrument you associate with dance music. However, international sax Player Ellie Sax has rocked gigs and parties from New Year’s Eve in the Maldives to European super-clubs like The Ministry of Sound. Like many artists these days, she uses video to share her music with a wider audience, including her single, one-take livestream from an Ibizan clifftop, together with her DJ husband Harry. Ellie likens the DJ/soloist combination to a chamber music collaboration. She talks about finding her instrument, music as celebration, and discovering how popular and joyous house music with saxophone can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  7. ARTIST INSIGHTS - SEASON 2: TRAILER

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - SEASON 2: TRAILER

    Our debut Artists Insight podcast is about the remarkable and life-enhancing journeys that music can take us on, and not just the exceptional and talented musicians featured here. Their stories will resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up an instrument and, we hope, inspire you to continue your musical journey and tell your own stories. This first season we've caught up with brass, woodwind and strings artists.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  8. ARTIST INSIGHTS - Jeroen Berwaerts

    08/04/2021

    ARTIST INSIGHTS - Jeroen Berwaerts

    There’s no place for a long face in music. Acclaimed Belgian trumpet player Jeroen Berwaerts recalls the memorable concerts from an extraordinary career, provides unique insights into his practice routines and explains why you’ve always got to keep smiling. Why the last two bars are always so scary. Describing the trumpet as an extension of his voice, acclaimed Belgian trumpet player Jereoen Berwaerts recalls the memorable concerts from an extraordinary career, provides unique insights into his practice routines and confesses that he always gets nervous at the very end. Believing there’s no place for a long face in music, Jereoen discusses the importance of self-belief, doing everything in a musical way and how he always tries to channel all the great mentors he’s had in his own teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Our debut Artists Insight podcast is about the remarkable and life-enhancing journeys that music can take us on, and not just the exceptional and talented musicians featured here. Their stories will resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up an instrument and, we hope, inspire you to continue your musical journey and tell your own stories. This first season we've caught up with brass, woodwind and strings artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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