Dissonant Dialogues

Claire Emily
Dissonant Dialogues

Occasionally uncomfortable conversations on classical music, conservatory, and what it means to be a musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JUL 21

    Down with the Sickness, ft. Robin Hahn

    Robin Hahn is a Vancouver, CA-based soprano with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS. She is a performer, director, coach, and disability advocate. Her work with Opera Mariposa unites her passions as Canada’s first disability run opera company. Sharing her diagnosis in common with Claire, they discuss the realities of being disabled in the operatic world, experiences navigating a custom career structure, and coming to terms with the griefs and joys of life in a disabled body. You can find more from Robin at    / robinhahnsopran   and on Instagram ​⁠‪@robinhahnsopran‬ In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

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Occasionally uncomfortable conversations on classical music, conservatory, and what it means to be a musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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