The Maestro, the Cellist, & America's 250th Birthday | Stars, Stripes & Strings with Opera SLO | Up+Adam

Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParkingA world-class cellist plays a 175-year-old instrument on todays show.No, seriously.On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Opera SLO Artistic Director Brian Alhadeff and acclaimed cellist Megan Chartier ahead of Opera SLO's upcoming America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops & Veterans Tribute.We talk about the power of live music, why the Central Coast continues to attract incredible artistic talent, and what happens when an orchestra becomes something bigger than the sum of its parts. Megan shares stories about performing on a cello built in the 1850s, raising a two-year-old future musician, and the fascinating way she sees colors while memorizing music.Plus, she performs live in the studio.It's a conversation about art, community, passion, and why some experiences can only happen when real people gather together to make something beautiful.Learn more:Opera SLOTickets, upcoming performances, educational programs, and everything happening with Opera San Luis Obispo.https://operaslo.orgClark Center for the Performing ArtsVenue information, event details, and tickets for America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops & Veterans Tribute.https://clarkcenter.org/shows/america-turns-250/Megan ChartierMegan's official website featuring her performance career, recordings, teaching work, and professional biography.https://www.meganchartier.comOpera SLO on InstagramBehind-the-scenes content, performance announcements, artist spotlights, and upcoming events.https://www.instagram.com/operasloMegan Chartier on InstagramFollow Megan's life as a professional cellist, performer, educator, and musician.https://www.instagram.com/meganchartier.cellist/Inkermezzo on InstagramMegan's visual art account featuring her original illustrations inspired by classical music, musicians, and music education.https://www.instagram.com/inkermezzo*********PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS!Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Life ElementsCity of SLOWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.