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ESO OFFSTAGE

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

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Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 10

Welcome to ESO Offstage - a new podcast that gives you an insider's look into the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and its community. Join ESO double bassist Max Cardilli as he covers the rapidly evolving world of the orchestra by speaking with people from all walks of life. ESO, like you've never heard it before.

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Ep 9 - In the Middle

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 • Duration 27:59

Stuck in the middle of the virtuosic violins and the charming celli, the viola seldom gets the spotlight and has been the butt of many an orchestral joke. This episode we talk about a beautiful and often misunderstood inner voice of the orchestra with the help of some of our amazing ESO violists. “Tune in” as we answer the age old questions: What is a viola? What makes them so unique? And why-oh-why are there so many viola jokes?

Featuring the voices of Principal Violist Keith Hamm and Assistant Principal Violist Ethan Filner.

You can find the transcript of this episode here,

Show Notes:

Sensational Strings - Summer Day Camps at the Winspear Centre

https://www.winspearcentre.com/tommy-banks-centre/summer-day-camps/

Rusty Musicians - Summer Camp

https://www.winspearcentre.com/tommy-banks-centre/rusty-musicians/

YONA’s Road to Joy Fundraising Concert

https://www.winspearcentre.com/tickets/events/other/2021/road-to-joy

Keith Hamm

Bio

https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/keith-hamm/

Beethoven - Eyeglasses Duo for Viola and Cello | Keith Hamm & Julie Hereish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_X6kvwRZic

Keith Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RV71l6sbcKTroIpF6udxK?si=f2d3743383fd4503

Ethan Filner

Bio

https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/ethan-filner/

Two Pieces for Violin and Viola | Ewald Cheung & Ethan Filner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtvxmXscwL8

Ethan Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BP3uxtLz9XuKT6WHpTZct?si=c5e82e6a81f94ea9

The Strad

The History of the Viola Joke

https://www.thestrad.com/playing-and-teaching/the-history-of-the-viola-joke/5399.article

WQXR

Why is the VIola the Butt of so Many Jokes?

https://www.wqxr.org/story/why-viola-butt-so-many-jokes/

Carl Rahkonen

No Laughing Matter: The Viola Joke as Musicians Folklore

http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/jokes/viola-presentation.html

New World Symphony

Viola Visions Festival

https://www.nws.edu/viola-visions/watch-now/

National Music Museum: Rivinus Viola

http://collections.nmmusd.org/Violas/Rivinus/10830/RivinusViola.html

National Music Museum: Tenor Viola

http://collections.nmmusd.org/Violas/Guarneri3354/3354GuarneriViola.html

The Met Museum: Viola d’Amore

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/504490

The Met Museum: Viola da Gamba

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/503219

Berliner Philharmoniker Master Class - Viola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0ncJ3-dxQ

The New York Times

This is What a $45 Million Viola Sounds Like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe11Pp1g39I

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Ep 8 - A Trip Down Memory Lane

Saturday, May 1, 2021 • Duration 26:27

Did you know that the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is 68 years old?! Join us this episode as we take a trip down memory lane to learn more about the early days of the ESO by speaking to musicians that were there from the beginning.

Featuring the voices of ESO Cellist Ronda Metszies and her mother Hope Metszies, First Violinist Broddy Olson and Musicologist David Gramit!

Ronda Metszies

Bio

https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/ronda-metszies/

ESO 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8_11aTGQWM

Happy 90th Birthday to Hope Metszies Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fNg1thNTdg

Edmonton Journal article feat. Hope Mestszies

https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/edmonton-symphony-marks-100-years-since-first-eso-concert

Broddy Olson

Bio

https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/strings/broderyck-broddy-olson/

Ep 7 - From the Podium

Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Duration 55:45

What are conductors up to on the podium, anyways? This episode we speak to four conductors in Canada to find out! Join us as they share stories, tips, and insights from on-and-off the podium - answering common questions and debunking some myths about the profession. (Bonus!) Musicologist Dave Baker speaks to us about some of the history of the ever-changing role of conductors over time.

Featuring the voices of ESO Chief Conductor Alex Prior, ESO Assistant Conductor and Community Ambassador Cosette Justo Valdés,

Allegra Chamber Orchestra Conductor and Music Director Janna Sailor, ESO Musicologist Dave Baker.

Artist in Residence and Community Ambassador at Symphony Nova Scotia/Barrett Principal Education Conductor & Community Ambassador with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser.

Show Notes

Dave Baker | Bio, ESO 101 video
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser | Website, Disruptor Conductor Documentary, Facebook
The Canadian Encyclopedia | The Brunswick Four
Cosette Justo Valdés | Bio, ESO 101 video
Music Appreciation course: The Music of Latin America
Janna Sailor | Website,

Ep 6 - Fiddle Me This

Monday, March 1, 2021 • Duration 42:02

What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle? Join us this episode to find out as we look at the history of this instrument in Canada, and the impact it has had along the way. Learn more about the wonderful and diverse world of fiddling from Fiddlers, Historians and Musicologists. One thing we can guarantee- this episode is sure to get your feet tapping!

Featuring the voices of Métis fiddler John Arcand, Historian Laureate Amber Paquette, Old Time fiddler Calvin Vollrath, Musicologist David Gramit, Fiddler Daniel Gervais, and Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancer Lyle Donald!

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Links Mentioned

Amber Paquette | Website | Instagram | Facebook
John Arcand | Website
Edmonton Traditional Métis Dancers | Facebook, Website
Calvin Vollrath | Website
Daniel Gervais | Website
David Gramit | Bio
The Canadian Encyclopedia | ,

Ep 5 - The King of Instruments

Episode 5

Monday, February 1, 2021 • Duration 47:35

Mozart once said "in my eyes and ears, the organ will forever be the King of Instruments." Why, you may ask? Join us to find out! We pull out all the stops to explore this unique instrument - from its history to talking shop with organ builders, players, and maintainers. As a bonus, you’ll also get an audio tour of the instrument's power and capabilities. If you don't already love the organ, you will by the end of this episode!

Featuring the voices of Organist Jeremy Spurgeon, Davis Concert Organ Curator Jerrold Eilander, Musicologist D.T Baker, and Vice President and Artistic Director of Orgues Létourneau Andrew Forrest.

Show Notes

Links Mentioned

Davis Concert Organ | Info, Book a Tour!
Jeremy Spurgeon | Bio, Toccata and Fugue in D minor video
D.T Baker | Bio, Course
Edmonton Journal | Hidden Spaces: Davis Concert Organ (feat. Jerrold Eilander)
Orgues Létourneau Ltée | Website
Andrew Forrest | Bio
The Art of the Organ-Builder book | Info
Opus d'Amour documentary | The Making of the Davis Concert Organ

Ep 4 - Practice Makes Perfect?

Episode 4

Thursday, December 31, 2020 • Duration 30:47

We’ve all heard that expression “Practice Makes Perfect”, but what does this really mean? This episode we take a closer look at practicing and performance psychology - examining what goes through the mind of a performer when it’s time to walk on stage. This is Part Four of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.

This episode features the voices of ESO principal bassoonist Bianca Chambul, her father and former Olympic athlete Dr. Borys Chambul, as well as the expertise of the Peak Performance Psychologist Dr. Don Greene and audition coach and Metropolitan Opera percussionist Rob Knopper.

Show Notes:

Links Mentioned:

Bianca Chambul - Bio
Bianca Chambul & Alex Prior - Mendelssohn Song Without Words
Dr. Borys Chambul - Website
Dr. Don Greene - Website, Ted Talk
Rob Knopper - Website

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Ep 3 - To Screen, or Not To Screen?

Episode 3

Thursday, December 31, 2020 • Duration 21:04

The screened audition process was adopted by orchestras in the 70’s and 80’s to try to reduce bias in the hiring process- but is it still working? This episode we look at the role of an orchestral musician in the 21st century and discusses how to change the paradigm to achieve diversity and inclusion through music. This is Part Three of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.

Featuring the voices of ESO Music Director Emeritus Bill Eddins and Afa Dworkin, President and Artistic Director of The Sphinx Organization.

Show Notes:

Links Mentioned:

Bill Eddins - Bio, Website
MetroNOME brewery - Facebook, Website
Afa Dworkin - Bio
The Sphinx Organization - Composer Resource Directory
The Sphinx Organization - Catalog of Latin American Cello Works
Philip Herbert - Website, Sphinx Virtuosi recording
Allan Gilliand - Website, ESO recording

Ep 2 - The Brass Ceiling

Episode 2

Thursday, December 31, 2020 • Duration 25:06

Orchestras everywhere were once “Boys Only Clubs”. This episode we look into the gender bias and the history of women in Canadian orchestras. Join us for Part Two of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.

Featuring the voices of Musicologist and author of the book From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall: Ethel Stark and the Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra Maria Rachwal, ESO Assistant Principal Trombone Kathryn Macintosh, and ESO Assistant Conductor and Community Ambassador Cosette Justo Valdés.

Show Notes:

Links Mentioned:

ESO Recording - A Concert for New York
Maria Noriega Rachwal’s book- From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall
Cosette Justo Valdés - Bio
Kathy Macintosh - Bio
Orchestras Canada - Leadership and Gender in Canadian Orchestras

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Ep 1 - Auditions 101

Episode 1

Thursday, December 31, 2020 • Duration 19:29

Musicians in the orchestra come from all walks of life, but there is one thing that we all have in common - auditions. This episode, we look at what a musician must go through in order to win a seat in the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. This is Part One of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.

Featuring the voices of ESO Concertmaster Robert Uchida, Principal Cello Rafael Hoekman, and Assistant Principal Trombone Kathy Macintosh.

Show Notes:

Links Mentioned:

Robert Uchida - Bio
Robert Uchida - Bach’s Sonata No.2 “Allegro”
Rafael Hoekman - Bio
Kathy Macintosh - Bio

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Intro - ESO Offstage

Thursday, December 10, 2020 • Duration 01:06

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