UpBeat from Everything Conducting

John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez

Hosted by John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez, UpBeat is a podcast by conductors, for conductors that puts an "upbeat" spin on a range of topics. Whether you conduct an orchestra, band, chorus, ballet, opera or other type of ensemble-- we want to help and provide a place for fun, engaging discussion. From the EverythingConducting.com team.

  1. 10/04/2025

    S5E7: Alexander Shelley, Pacific Symphony's Music Director Designate

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez reconnect about the first part of 2025 on and off the podium. Then, UpBeat welcomes Alexander Shelley, Music Director Designate of the Pacific Symphony, Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa), Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Music Director of Arts Naples.  Maestro Shelley chats with our hosts about his principles of leadership, how to prepare for the podium in a wide-reaching way, and about his plans for his work at the Pacific Symphony.

    1 h 2 min

  2. 15/12/2024

    S5E6: Jami Greenberg, President of Greenberg Artists

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez catch up about the season so far, and discuss sustainability strategies for conductors. Then, UpBeat welcomes Jami Greenberg, President of Greenberg Artists.  Jami chats with our hosts about the creation of compelling programs, advice for young conductors, and her vision for the future of our industry.

    52 min

  3. 08/09/2024

    S5E5: Sonja Thoms, Executive Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez chat about the upcoming season, and the best way to spend a summer to recharge, and prepare for the year ahead. Then, UpBeat welcomes Sonja Thoms, Executive Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.  Sonja chats with our hosts about collaborative leadership, the experience of being a first-year ED, and her vision for an orchestra that serves its community best.

    1 h 1 min

  4. 10/06/2024

    S5E4: Live Episode! Adam Schoenberg, Composer.

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez reconnect at the end of the season in front of their live studio audience as part of the Everything but Conducting seminar. Then, UpBeat welcomes Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Adam Schoenberg onto the pod. Adam chats with our hosts about the arc of commissioning projects, how a composer can help the conductor during a rehearsal process, and the details of a recording session from inside the booth. During the coda, John and Enrico reflect on the topics of the day and field questions from the live audience.

    1 h 1 min

  5. 25/02/2024

    S5E3: Cody Fry, Singer-Songwriter.

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez catch up about the 23-24 season so far. Then, UpBeat welcomes the incredible American Singer-Songwriter Cody Fry. Cody thinks about his music with the orchestra in mind from the very beginning, and that symphonic influence is deeply felt. Your favorite hosts explore a variety of topics with Cody including how to best collaborate with pop artists, how he builds shows, and his view on performing "old favorites" versus new music for audiences.

    59 min

  6. 18/09/2023

    S5E2: Presenting Yourself in Written Materials. Plus, Lake George Music Festival Roundtable

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss all the ways in which artists express themselves in writing and how to do this in the best possible way. They chat about resumes, biographies, cover letters and social media in this episode's 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes a roundtable of artists from the Lake George Music Festival (where John and Enrico were in residence in August, 2023). Check out their conversation with Music Director Roger Kalia, Concertmaster Amalia Hall, and Conducting Fellow Joshua Edward. We hope you enjoy this latest episode of UpBeat!

    1 h 20 min

  7. 09/08/2023

    S5E1: LIVE with Roger Kalia, Music Director of the Lake George Music Festival

    Season Five is here! Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez are joined in the premiere LIVE RECORDED episode by Roger Kalia, Music Director of the Lake George Music Festival; Symphony NH; the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra; and Orchestra Santa Monica. The discussion centers around the creation of one's own music festival, advice for young conductors on early career opportunities, and connecting with our communities.

    49 min

  8. 30/06/2023

    S4E10: LIVE EPISODE! Special Edition, Live Q&A From the Everything But Conducting Workshop with the Omaha Symphony

    Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez answer the tough questions in this first-ever LIVE and IN-PERSON episode of UpBeat. Fielding questions from the participants of the inaugural Everything But Conducting seminar in conjunction with the Omaha Symphony, the guys address lots of topics including the history of the EC organization, managing relationships while guest conducting, and leadership philosophies. We've still got our introduction, fake ad, and coda for you as well... so give a listen to the finale of season 4 of UpBeat!

    1 h 1 min
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Sobre

Hosted by John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez, UpBeat is a podcast by conductors, for conductors that puts an "upbeat" spin on a range of topics. Whether you conduct an orchestra, band, chorus, ballet, opera or other type of ensemble-- we want to help and provide a place for fun, engaging discussion. From the EverythingConducting.com team.

Informação

  • Autoria
    John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez
  • Anos em atividade
    2020 - 2025
  • Episódios
    51
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © 2025 UpBeat from Everything Conducting
  • Site do programa
    UpBeat from Everything Conducting