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| Ep 9 - In the Middle | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:27:59 | |
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 | |||
| Ep 8 - A Trip Down Memory Lane | 01 May 2021 | 00:26:27 | |
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 Broddy Olson Bio David Gramit Bio Winspear Centre ESO history https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/history/ Procol Harum Info and CD https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/eso-recordings/procol-harum/ Tommy Banks https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-winspear/history/tommy-banks/ The Canadian Encyclopedia The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton-symphony-orchestra-emc Music in Edmonton https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton-alta-emc Edmonton Historical Board The Capitol Theatre https://www.edmontonsarchitecturalheritage.ca/index.cfm/structures/capitol-theatre/ The New Yorker Jane Little video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNBRl8taaQM Rusty Musician Summer Camp https://www.winspearcentre.com/tommy-banks-centre/rusty-musicians/ | |||
| Ep 7 - From the Podium | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:55:45 | |
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
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| Ep 6 - Fiddle Me This | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:42:02 | |
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! Podcast survey available here! Fill out our survey and you could win prizes. Your feedback is important to us. Show Notes Links Mentioned
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| Ep 5 - The King of Instruments | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:47:35 | |
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
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| Ep 4 - Practice Makes Perfect? | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:30:47 | |
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:
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| Ep 3 - To Screen, or Not To Screen? | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:21:04 | |
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:
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| Ep 2 - The Brass Ceiling | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:25:06 | |
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:
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| Ep 1 - Auditions 101 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:19:29 | |
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:
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| Intro - ESO Offstage | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:01:06 | |
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. Follow the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra:
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