Best Virginia Symphony Podcasts (2025)

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"The Accidental Violist" - An Interview with Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 38:49

11h ago38:49

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 yea…

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Art Hounds: War and healing, celebrating human creativity and a theatrical take on Virginia Woolf 4:08

1d ago4:08

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the original submission. A path to healing Ruth Sloven is a St. Paul-based artist. She recommends the group exhibition “WITNESS עֵד,” a group art show by Jewish…

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Interview with Rob Fisher 7:15

14d ago7:15

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Jana Lee Ross speaks with Rob Fisher, Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook with the Virginia Arts Festival, about an upcoming performance featuring Broadway star Kelli O’Hara with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Along with Broadway favorites, the program includes a new work by American composer Libby Larsen, sett…

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"The Contemporary Cellist" - An Interview with Norman Fischer, Professor of Cello at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice 32:01

14d ago32:01

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord …

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Art Hounds: Duluth retrospective, musical improv and open mic storytelling 3:54

16d ago3:54

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the original submission. Celebrating the work of Duluth artist Oddio Nib Jeff Schmidt, owner of Lizzards Art Gallery & Framing in Duluth, recommends visiting a …

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Art Hounds: Somali dance traditions, sculptural books and raw photography 3:58

23d ago3:58

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Showcasing dance from across Somalia Sabrin Nur is a multi-disciplinary artist living…

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Interview with Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, and Joshua Roman 9:15

24d ago9:15

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Raymond Jones speaks with a trio of innovative string players ahead of their Virginia Arts Festival performance. Legendary bassist Edgar Meyer is known for his adventurous collaborations with artists of all genres. His newest adventure includes the extraordinary classical violinist and Kentucky fiddler Tessa Lark and cellist/composer Joshua Roman.…

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"The Enduring Legacy of Suzuki" - An Interview with Alex Croxton, Head of Cello at the School for Strings 32:16

28d ago32:16

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successful…

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Art Hounds: Homegrown Festival, Native short films and a youth string fest in Marshall 4:15

30d ago4:15

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Happy Homegrown! It’s that time of the year when, for eight days, local music reigns …

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Art Hounds: Tiny tourism dioramas, Bluff Country studios and an anti-gallery 4:18

1M ago4:18

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Dioramas of the Twin Cities’ most beloved landmarks Shari Aronson is the creative Co-…

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"Trust the Plan" - An Interview with Andrew Sommer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bassist 33:15

1M ago33:15

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist …

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Art Hounds: Puppets, comedy and Minnesota’s literary roots 4:23

1M ago4:23

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Time-traveling puppets and Cherokee futurism Oogie Push is a Minneapolis-based actor …

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Art Hounds: Endangered flora in handmade paper, an absurdist play and a multimedia symphony 4:00

2M ago4:00

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Vanishing flora, captured on handmade Paper Minneapolis-based visual and teaching art…

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"The 21st Century Cellist" - An Interview with Cellist Mike Block, New England Conservatory Cello Faculty 38:10

2M ago38:10

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated t…

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Art Hounds: Choral transformation, small-town musical and a Zappa tribute 4:08

2M ago4:08

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Musical premiere in Bemidji tackles small-town healing Kevin Cease of Bemidji is a fu…

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Art Hounds: Rocking chairs, new opera and breaking 4:10

2M ago4:10

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Resting as resistance Folk musician Emily Youngdahl Wright of Minneapolis admires wri…

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"Trio Con Brio" - An Interview with Julie Albers, Principal Cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra 31:45

2M ago31:45

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Julie Albers. She has been the principal cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra since 2014. They talk about her experience growing up in a family where all of her siblings played instruments, how she ended up in an orchestra, forming the Albers Trio with her sisters, her teaching phi…

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Art Hounds: A ceramic party, Asian American classical music and forest sculpture 3:51

2M ago3:51

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. A spring garden in ceramics Cindy Pope is a ceramic artist from Waite Park. She got a…

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Art Hounds: Latino musicals and textile, plus Lilith Fair revisited 4:19

3M ago4:19

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Generations of sewing Daniela Bianchini is a Minneapolis mosaic artist who is origina…

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"How Do We Win?" - An Interview with Cellist and Conductor, Eric Jacobsen, Music Director of the Virginia Symphony 38:33

3M ago38:33

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Conductor Eric Jacobsen. Eric is a cellist in Yo-Yo Ma’s SilkRoad Ensemble, the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Knights Chamber Orchestra and also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony and the Orlando Philharmonic. They talk about his incredible career on the cello and…

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Art Hounds: ‘Opera Underground,’ ‘Strange Paradises’ and an indie rock musical 4:50

3M ago4:50

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Strange Paradises Visual artist Brian Frink of Mankato is looking forward to an exhib…

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Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords 3:45

3M ago3:45

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. One-act plays in Winona Daryl Lanz, owner of Chapter Two Books in Winona, is glad to …

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"Cello on the Fringes" - An Interview with Nathan Chan, Asst. Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony 34:11

3M ago34:11

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Nathan Chan, Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony. They talk about the incredible social media following he has built over the years by creating insightful, interesting and amusing videos around the cello. Nathan also shares his experience working towards the goal of winning a posi…

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Art Hounds recommend art by museum staffers, mental health professionals and prisoners 4:11

3M ago4:11

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Artists at work Diane Richard of St. Paul worked for 21 years at the Minneapolis Inst…

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Art Hounds offer Valentine’s recommendations: A murderous plant, a rom com and math art 3:59

4M ago3:59

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Take your valentine somewhere that’s green Writer and art lover Susan Montag recommen…

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"The Ultimate Cello Swap" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra 33:46

4M ago33:46

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They talk about what he has been up to over the past 3 years, joining the faculty of his alma mater, the New England Conservatory, his teaching philosophy, filling three openings in the cello section, and much more. For more i…

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Art Hounds: The history of Gospel music, spring flowers and a play about immigration 3:57

4M ago3:57

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Somebody Say Hallelujah Linda Sloan of Hopkins, Minn., is the executive director for …

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Art Hounds recommend a flutist in Lakeville, a musical in St. Paul and jazz in Rochester 4:05

4M ago4:05

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Flute takes center stage Roma Duncan is a piccolo player in the Minnesota Orchestra. …

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"Being Patient" - An Interview with Cellist Paul Watkins, Yale School of Music, Professor of Cello 33:59

4M ago33:59

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Paul Watkins. Paul is currently the Professor of Cello at the Yale School of Music. He shares his journey going back to landing Principal Cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the age of 20, his work as a member of the Nash Ensemble, joining the legendary Emerson String quartet, and …

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Art Hounds: River photography, paternal theater and high school one-acts 4:03

4M ago4:03

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. The River Connects Us Jim Voegeli of Rochester visited to Winona Arts Center recently…

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Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom 4:09

4M ago4:09

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. This play is🔥 Twin Cities actor Peyton McCandless is looking forward to seeing a new …

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"Do You Even Play the Bass?" - An Interview with Cellist Richard Aaron, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Professor of Cello 41:13

5M ago41:13

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall of 2024. He shares his incredible journey from landing an orchestra position at the age of 18, to becoming one of the most sought after teachers of our generation! Having been on faculty at the Unive…

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Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz 4:07

5M ago4:07

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Actually a very active life Life-long art lover Ted Pfohl of Little Falls wholehearte…

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"Preparing For a Summer Music Program" - An Interview with Cellist Julia Lichten, Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music 32:42

5M ago32:42

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989. Julia shares how she first fell in love with the cello, her teaching philosophy and offers sage advice on how to put your best foot forward when applying to summer music programs. For more informatio…

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The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery 4:00

6M ago4:00

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Authoring and illustrating childhood Art fan Deborah Bartels of St Paul took a deligh…

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Vienna Boys' Choir 9:30

6M ago9:30

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Jana Lee Ross speaks with Dr. Tina Breckwoldt, historian and dramaturge for the famed Vienna Boys' Choir, as we anticipate their upcoming holiday performances here in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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"Dreams Really Do Come True" - An Interview with Chris Fischer, Keyboardist for Spyro Gyra 39:15

6M ago39:15

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Keyboardist Chris Fischer, who recently joined the famed jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. They talk about the moment he discovered this band and how his life was never the same. He shares his amazing journey, modeling his career after this style of music, to living out a dream he never fully allow…

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Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat 4:12

6M ago4:12

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. An arts retreat Andrew Rosendorf of Minneapolis says he wouldn’t be the playwright he…

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"Getting Us All on the Same Page of Music" - An Interview with Joshua Luty, Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 34:18

6M ago34:18

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joshua Luty, who is the Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They talk about the path to this unique profession, whats involved in the day to day life of this job, and the ongoing process to preserve the historic copies of this music. For more information on Joshua: https://ww…

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Art Hounds: The M gets bigger, student-curated Black joy and fancy chairs you can’t sit on 4:14

6M ago4:14

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. The M’s new wing triples its exhibit space in downtown St. Paul Architectural histori…

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Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage 4:28

7M ago4:28

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Hankering for a crankering Norah Rendell is the executive artistic director of the Ce…

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"Lipstick, Eyeshadow and a Violin" - An Interview with Violinist Lauren Roth, Asst. Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 31:55

7M ago31:55

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster. They talk about her past experience as Concertmaster of the Tucson Symphony, and how it relates to her current position. Lauren also offers advice on how to prepare for an orchestral audition. For mo…

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Art Hounds: Threads Dance Project asks what shoes say about us 2:03

7M ago2:03

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Dance a mile in another’s shoes Erinn Liebhard is the artistic and executive director…

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Art Hounds: ‘Network: A River Connected’ takes a stroll down the Mississippi 4:17

7M ago4:17

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This week’s Art Hounds look at an art exhibit about a walk along the Mississippi, Gilbert and Sullivan relocated to Scotland and a blend of concert band and technology.By Minnesota Public Radio

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Steven Isserlis Returns to Celebrate Our 100th Episode! 48:33

7M ago48:33

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebrate the 100th episode of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and answer questions submitted by audience members. For more information on Steven: http://stevenisse…

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Art Hounds: Cadex Herrera’s murals of White Bear Lake immigration 4:13

7M ago4:13

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Portraits of immigration Rachel Coyne, a writer and painter in Lindstrom, loves outdo…

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Art Hounds: 'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills 4:37

8M ago4:37

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Let’s meet at the Halloween Tree Kira Pontiff of St. Paul is a self-described occasio…

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"Teaching a Master Class at 10" - An Interview with James Kim, Asst. Professor of Cello, Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia 32:08

8M ago32:08

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist James Kim. He is the Asst. Professor of Cello at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. They talk about his journey on the cello, his teaching philosophy, and his extremely fortunate path to his new teaching position. He replaces David Starkweather who spent 41 y…

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Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit 3:24

8M ago3:24

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Not your kids’ Halloween play Actor Julie Ann Nevill of St Paul is looking forward to…

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Art Hounds: Hope’s quiet departure, a wordless portrayal of shared sorrow and resilience at the Jungle 3:51

8M ago3:51

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here Grief without words Theatermaker Kurt Engh saw The Moving Company’s perfor…

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