The Counterpoint Club

Chamber Music Madness
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The Counterpoint Club

Join The Counterpoint Club with the Skyros Quartet as we explore chamber music history, rehearsal ideas, performance techniques, and conversations with special guests - all with a dash of frivolity! The Counterpoint Club is a program of the nonprofit organization Chamber Music Madness located in Seattle, Washington.

  1. MAY 16

    Opus 5: Episode 5: Roundtable with Skyros Quartet

    In this special roundtable discussion, Sarah, Brandon, Justin, and Willie, the members of Skyros Quartet, take on the roles of both hosts and guests. Get ready for an insightful conversation as they share their unique perspectives and experiences as both musicians and their own podcast guests.Support the show

    49 min

  2. JAN 24

    Opus 5: Episode 4: Creative Pathways

    Brandon and Justin have a fun, engaging interview with composer, producer, and violist Jonah Sirota. Jonah’s varied career has taken him from violist of the renowned Chiara Quartet to composing for major film scores in LA. Some of his recent film scoring credits include the 2021 Oscar-nominated short “If Anything Happens I Love You,” the 2021 Sundance film, Wild Hearts, and major cinematic releases from Mulan to the Mandalorian.Support the show

    41 min

  3. 12/12/2023

    Opus 5: Episode 3: Activism Through Music

    Brandon and Sarah have a fascinating interview with the renowned violin soloist and composer, Curtis Stewart. Curtis talks about his multifaceted career as composer, Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, professor at The Juilliard School, and member of award-winning ensembles PUBLIQuartet. He shares the ways in which he realizes a vision to find personal and powerful connections between styles, cultures and musical traditions, while “turning people’s heads” toward...

    55 min

  4. 12/05/2023

    Opus 5: Episode 2: Classical Wellness

    Sarah and Willie sit down with cellist and entrepreneur Jalayne Mitchell for a wide-ranging interview. Jalayne shares her musical journey, from a young child who became fascinated with the cello to a professional musician. Along the way, she started a business, Classical Wellness, that strives to create spaces for mental wellbeing and mindful practice for classical musicians (and creatives of all types.) Support the show

    48 min

  5. 11/27/2023

    Opus 5: Episode 1: The Missing Link – Maddalena Lombardini’s Six String Quartets

    A new Opus of The Counterpoint Club begins with an exploration of the life and music of Maddalena Lombardini, an 18th-century violinist, operatic singer, composer, and businessperson and her integral role in contributing to the development of the string quartet.Support the show

    47 min

  6. 12/21/2021

    Opus 4: Episode 5 - The Neverending Story

    In the final episode of Opus 4, the Skyros Quartet explores the ways in which we know we are done. For many musicians, creating a sense of completion in our practice and preparation is not always easy. In the history segment, Brandon and Willie discuss composers who both did and did not struggle with this. Next, Justin’s technique lesson examines healthy methods to recognize achievements by setting specific goals within an artistic endeavor. Our special guest is Greta Gothard of the Gothard S...

    59 min

  7. 12/14/2021

    Opus 4: Episode 4 - I Know What You Did Last Summer: Chamber Music Edition

    In I Know What You Did Last Summer, the Skyros Quartet talks about summer music festivals and the powerful impact they can have during a musician’s formative years. In the History segment, Justin covers the history and legacy of the Marlboro Festival, one of the most prestigious chamber music festivals in the world. Next, Sarah offers some practical tips and organizational tools to use when applying to music festivals and schools. In our guest interview, Justin and Brandon have a delightful c...

    56 min

  8. 11/23/2021

    Opus 4: Episode 3 - Rock ’n’ Roll Never Dies

    In Rock ’n’ Roll Never Dies, the Skyros Quartet examines the relationship between classical music and rock ’n’ roll. In the history segment, Sarah rocks out to Beethoven’s Grosse Fugue and discusses the elements of rock that Beethoven wrote in 1826. Next, Brandon, (who plays violin in Skyros and a band called Keltoi, in addition to being an award-winning Irish fiddler and singer, and a fantastic composer), offers advice on collaborative composition and rehearsal in small group settings like a...

    55 min
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Join The Counterpoint Club with the Skyros Quartet as we explore chamber music history, rehearsal ideas, performance techniques, and conversations with special guests - all with a dash of frivolity! The Counterpoint Club is a program of the nonprofit organization Chamber Music Madness located in Seattle, Washington.

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  • Creator
    Chamber Music Madness
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Chamber Music Madness
  • Show Website
    The Counterpoint Club

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