WOW! What a fun interview. I have got to say that it was truly a blast to shoot this one! As soon as I walked into the Wood Violin workshop and saw Bridgid sporting a Whitesnake t-shirt, and a spiked belt with a Viper axe under her arm, I knew this was going to be a trip.
In this Sound Post exclusive interview, “Go-To-Girl” of Wood Violins, Bridgid Bibbens, sits down with Ian to talk about how she transformed from being a school strings teacher to violin-rockstar and spokesperson for the Electrify Your Strings program. EYS is a string education initiative founded by Mark Wood, and it is quickly sweeping the nation.
Bridgid also details the process of making one of Mark Wood’s famous Viper instruments (and then proceeds to rock out with a familiar tune from Liverpool, England).
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Exclusive Interview With Bridgid Bibbens
Here We Go Again
Exclusive: Interview with Susan Waterbury
I had the pleasure of sitting down today with Susan Waterbury, Associate Professor of Violin at Ithaca College. In this Sound Post exclusive interview, Ms. Waterbury talks about the inspiration for her upcoming recital, the experience of collaborating with Jeffery Meyer, and the importance of musicians reaching out into their communities to spread their talent.
Susan Waterbury is Associate Professor of Violin at Ithaca College and a former member of the renowned Cavani Quartet. Waterbury has given masterclasses and recitals in major conservatories both in the US and abroad. She studied with Donald Weilerstein.
Check out her recital on Sunday November 1 at 4pm in Hockett Recital Hall at Ithaca College. Video after the link.
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Exclusive Interview: August Kleinzahler on Music I-LXXIV
Here it is! My exclusive interview with August Kleinzahler. If you aren’t familiar with this man, you soon will be.
Fighting jet lag from his recent trip to Birmingham, England, Augie sat down with The Sound Post for a midnight interview about his latest book, Music I-LXXIV. A collection of essays from his weekly column in the San Diego Reader and other publications, the New York Times praises the book, “The battered, roomy, intellectual charm of his poetry floods these music pieces; they’re offhanded and penetrating at the same time.”
In this Sound Post exclusive interview he discusses everything from the day he cut study hall and first tried his hand at poetry, to his hatred of iPods. This lighthearted interview really captures the man behind the words.
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Video: Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Wieniawski on Accordion
Kid Tears it Up
The first video shows an impressive accordion transcription of “Summer,” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. While it may not require a critical review, I encourage you to enjoy this impressive and entertaining performance.
The other two videos are even more impressive, and have have been around the internet for about a year. They include the final movement of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (both solo and orchestra parts), and Wieniawski’s Scherzo and Tarantelle for violin and piano.
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VLOG #1: ICSO Wrap Up
It was late
Again, we would like to thank Steven Stucky and Jeffery Meyer for speaking with us this past week. And thank you to OUR VIEWERS! Thank you so much for spreading the word about The Sound Post. We love you all and will continue to bring you somewhat scholarly articles from the world of classical music everyday. We have a special interview with Sanford Reuning next week. Please send all questions or comments to Ian@soundpostnews.com, or find me on twitter at twitter.com/iansalmon. Video after the jump.
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Exclusive: Interview With Conductor Jeffery Meyer
Johannes Approves
Today’s interview is with Dr. Jeffery Meyer. He is the Director of Orchestras at Ithaca College, Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic, and Artistic Director of the Water City Chamber Orchestra. Meyer will lead the opening performance of Ithaca College’s 09-10 season tomorrow night, Saturday October 3rd. One of the works on the program is Jeu de Timbres by Steven Stucky, who we interviewed yesterday (see his interview here).
Also scheduled is Ravel’s Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite), and Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique, op. 14. The concert takes place tomorrow night, Saturday October 3rd, at 8:15pm in Ford Hall, Ithaca College.
Please click on through for the video interview and full written transcript.
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Exclusive: Interview With Steven Stucky
The Sound Post Welcomes Ian Salmon
Our very own Ian Salmon conducted an exclusive interview with composer Steven Stucky regarding the performance of his work, Jeu de Timbres. The piece will be performed by the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 in Ford Hall at Ithaca College under the direction of Dr. Jeff Meyer. Click to the full article for the video and transcript of the interview.
This is the premier of our video blog series, and will be followed by another interview tomorrow, October 2nd, 2009, with Ithaca College Director of Orchestras Jeff Meyer. So stay tuned, and keep an eye on our new videos page.
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