PODCAST · music
Australian Youth Orchestra
by Australian Youth Orchestra
Podcast by Australian Youth Orchestra
Episodes
-
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Kimbali Harding
In the fourth and final episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with the Australian Youth Orchestra’s own CEO, Kimbali Harding. A highly accomplished pianist, violinist and conductor, Kimbali is now recognised as one of Australia’s foremost musical educators and artistic leaders. This episode dives...
-
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Joshua Oates
In the third episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian oboist Joshua Oates. Now Principal Oboe with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and regular soloist and chamber musician, Josh has quickly become recognised as one of Australia’s foremost wind players. This episode explores Josh’s...
-
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Sophie Rowell
In the second episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian violinist Sophie Rowell. Currently Artistic Director of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Sophie has firmly carved her legacy as one of Australia’s foremost artistic leaders, having previously held positions in the Australian…
more -
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Jessica Fotinos
In the first episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian harpist Jessica Fotinos. Now Principal Harp with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Jessica’s artistic practice has taken her across the globe, living and performing in Germany, completing residencies in Canada and France, and even...
-
AYO Podcast - Timo-Veikko Valve and Julia Hill Explore Music Across Continents
In 'Between Worlds', ACO Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko “Tipi” Valve joins AYO Momentum Ensemble for two concerts this November at UKARIA in the Adelaide Hills and ACO on the Pier in Sydney. In conversation with Momentum Ensemble violinist and AYO Media and Communication Fellow Julia Hill, Tipi...
-
AYO Podcast – The Question Of Privilege: In Conversation With Lauren McCormick and Zinia Chan
The Question Of Privilege: In Conversation With Lauren McCormick and Zinia Chan In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music program at…
more -
AYO Podcast – New Music Part 2: In Conversation with Anne Cawrse, Phillip Cullen and Nick Kyrikakis
New Music Part 2: In Conversation with Anne Cawrse, Phillip Cullen and Nick Kyrikakis In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music…
more -
AYO Podcast – New Music Part 1: In Conversation with Umberto Clerici and James Judd
New Music Part 1: In Conversation with Conductors Umberto Clerici and James Judd In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music program at...
-
Worlds Apart: From Nirvana to Mozart | Olivia Aquilina
What can producing an orchestral concert teach you about engineering a live punk rock show? In today’s episode we chat to musician, sound engineer, and Sound Production alumna, Olivia Aquilina. Coming from a background of producing live gigs in Adelaide, Oliva talks to us about about what it’s…
more -
Facing Challenges
Have you ever wondered how our musicians deal with the challenges of approaching difficult repertoire? We sat down with AYO flautist, Jemima Drews, and AYO flute tutor, Lisa-Maree Amos to talk a little bit about how they tackled Debussy’s notoriously tricky “Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune”...
-
My Introduction to Classical
What was that first piece you heard that made you love classical music? What does the music mean to you now and how can we make it accessible to more audiences? We asked the next generation of young musicians at AYO Autumn Music Camp about their introduction to classical music and a rundown of...
-
Tricks of the Trade | Orchestral Managing with Elissa Seed and Warren Lenthall
For our third and final mini-series exploring tricks of the trade and what it takes to be a multi-faceted artist in the 21st century we had a glimpse into the world of orchestral managing. What kind of personality is best suited to arts administration? How do you react to changing situations? Do...
-
Tricks of the Trade | Sound Recording with Haig Burnell and Nathan Walton
On our second part of this mini series on forging a multi-faceted career as an artist, we spoke to two industry specialists about sound production, musical recording and creating the experience of a classical concert through technology. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the...
-
Tricks of the Trade | Musical Communication with Phillip Sametz and Katy Rogers-Davies
Forging a multi-faceted career as an artist in the 21st century requires a broad understanding of the arts sector, from putting on a production to gathering an audience. We chatted to two experts in the field of communication and music. They broke down how a musician can present themselves on...
-
Bringing Chamber Music to Regional Australia | Frances Evans
On the latest episode of the podcast we welcomed AYO violin alumna Frances Evans, who is set to host the inaugural Warren Chamber Music Festival in the Central West of NSW. The festival will feature a line-up packed with AYO alumni and hopes to attract locals and travellers to experience chamber...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 27 | Weber’s ‘Der Freischütz’ Overture, with Miriam Cooney
In our next episode of the AYO podcast we chatted to oboist Miriam Cooney about a memorable performance from National Music Camp earlier this year — Weber’s ‘Der Freischütz’ Overture. The German opera has a dramatic and dense storyline which the orchestra workshopped throughout the week. Listen…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 26 | Arensky's Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, with Adrian Biemmi
On the latest episode of the AYO podcast, violinist Adrian Biemmi chats to us about his favourite memory on an AYO program. Last year at National Music Camp 2019, the Weiss Chamber Orchestra performed Anton Arensky’s Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky. The piece evoked an immediate emotional...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 25 | Francesca Masel, cellist and Rachel Kelly, tubist.
Being part of an orchestra at AYO National Music Camp can be both rewarding and exhausting, playing all kinds of new repertoire in a fast-paced environment. We caught up with two participants from camp, tubist Rachel Kelly and cellist, Francesca Masel, who joined us to share their stories from…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 24 | Tzelaw Chan, conductor
We caught up with internationally celebrated conductor Tzelaw Chan to hear his perspective on the Australian music scene, and working with AYO musicians at National Music Camp. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Kaurna Nations and pay our respects...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 23 | Lachlan Skipworth, composer and Greg Barrett, photographer.
Last month, Momentum Ensemble premiered a newly commissioned work by composer Lachlan Skipworth and photographer Greg Barrett. We caught up with them both on the AYO podcast to discuss their creative process, and working together from a blank canvas. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 22 | Holly Harrison, composer
A unique part of touring overseas is having the opportunity to share Australian music with the rest of the world. Today AYO will perform Sydney-based composer Holly Harrison’s ‘Frumious’ at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. We caught up with Holly to discover more about the...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 21 | Daniel Carter, conductor
What is the role of an Associate Conductor? We caught up with Daniel Carter to find out more about his role in preparing the orchestra, and the process of passing the baton to the next conductor.
-
Meet the AYO Episode 20 | Words About Music Feature: Josh Winestock, composer
Josh Winestock recently completed his composition studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is a member of new music group ‘Spiral’. Words About Music participant Stella Joseph-Jarecki sat down with Josh to discuss how he found himself composing, the challenges of creating music, and his...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 19 | Words About Music Feature: Rhys Little, composer
Rhys Little is currently studying composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and has worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Words About Music participant Stella Joseph-Jarecki sat down with Rhys to discuss how he found himself composing, the challenges of...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 18 | Words About Music Feature: Tom Misson, composer
Tom Misson is a composer from Tasmania who has had his music played on ABC Classic FM and performed by the Hobart Wind Symphony. Words About Music participant Stella Joseph-Jarecki sat down with Tom to discuss how he found himself composing, the challenges of creating music, and his work Three...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 17 | Words About Music Feature: On Falla
An introduction to Manuel de Falla’s much-loved ballet score 'The Three-Cornered Hat', featuring a performance of Suite No.2, live from AYO National Music Camp 2019. Written and Produced: Christopher Healey Editor: Christopher Healey Presenter: Stella Joseph-Jarecki Falla 'The Three-Cornered…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 16 | Words About Music Feature: Bringing Back the Melody
During National Music Camp, Christopher Healey, fellow composer and member of the Words About Music team, met with composer Melody Eötvös to discuss her music, the business of composing and the future of the art form. Producer: Christopher Healey Editors: Jakub Gaudasinksi and Christopher Healey...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 15 | Words About Music Feature: The Question of Balance
In conversation with Anna Goldsworthy. Many aspiring musicians make more than music. Anna Goldsworthy, one of the artists-in-residence at National Music Camp in 2019, manages many simultaneous careers – as author, journalist and musician. In this podcast, Madi Chwasta and Stella Joseph-Jarecki…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 14 | Words About Music Feature: What every trumpeter should know...
Two tremendous Australian trumpet players took part in National Music Camp 2019 – David Elton, principal trumpet in the London Symphony Orchestra, was Artist-in-Residence, and Brent Grapes, his counterpart in the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, was trumpet tutor. Words About Music participant...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 13 | Words About Music Feature: The Stage of Anxiety
Adam Weitzer in conversation with camp participants Kate Mostert (oboe) and Jason Henery (double bass), and tutor Sharon Grigoryan (cello). Performance anxiety affects performers of all ages, both student and professional. In this podcast Adam Weitzer, of the NMC Words About Music program, sat…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 12 | Miki Tsunoda, violinist
Ahead of her performance of Max Richter’s Recomposed with Momentum Ensemble, violinist Miki Tsunoda joined us to discuss the growing art of reworking classical greats into modern masterpieces. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Eora Nations and…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 11 | Piers Lane, pianist and artistic director
AYO Chamber Players Artistic Director Piers Lane joined us to talk about what's in store at our upcoming chamber music concerts at Elder Hall. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Eora Nations and pay our respects to Elders both past, present and...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 10 | Courtney Lewis, conductor
Conductor Courtney Lewis will lead the Australian Youth Orchestra as they perform works by Britten, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Ahead of the concerts, we caught up with Courtney to find out a little more about the repertoire we'll be hearing. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 9 | Alice Morgan, saxophonist, and James Nightingale, AYO tutor
Benjamin Britten's 'Sinfonia da requiem' and Rachmaninov's 'Symphonic Dances' have one thing in common – they both feature a saxophonist! Alice Morgan joins AYO's woodwind section to perform these pieces at our upcoming concerts, and we caught up with Alice and her tutor James Nightingale to hear...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 8 | Emily Beauchamp & James Chen, violinists
AYO violinists James Chen and Emily Beauchamp took part in a masterclass with Anne Harvey-Nagl from the Australian World Orchestra. Hear them chat about their experience in our AYO podcast. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Eora Nations and pay…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 7 | Lucy Reeves, teacher of the Alexander Technique
Simone Vitiello chats to AYO tutor Lucy Reeves in episode 7 of AYO’s podcast. Lucy is a harpist, and performs with many orchestras around Australia and New Zealand. She also runs a private Alexander Technique practice in Brisbane, which she tells us about in this podcast. We'd like to acknowledge...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 6 | Sarah Elise Thompson, composer
Sarah is in her final year at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and brought along to camp her witty personality and determination to experiment with new musical ideas. The most appealing part of coming along to camp, for Sarah, was the incentive of being able to work alongside some of the...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 5 | Christopher Pantelidis, composer
For Christopher, one of the attractions of AYO National Music Camp lay in the rare chance to spend an uninterrupted block of time creating music, without the inevitable distractions that come with everyday life. He approached his new work very mathematically; from the two-week duration he was…
more -
Meet the AYO Episode 4 | Michael Grebla, composer
Although he hails from WA, Michael came to National Music Camp this year from Boston, where he is currently studying at the New England Conservatory. One of the attractive aspects of camp, for Michael, was the opportunity to reconnect with the Australian music scene. Michael created his Chamber...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 2 | James Crabb, accordionist
We talked to accordionist James Crabb about his upcoming projects with AYO's Momentum Ensemble, at the State Library of Queensland, Sydney Opera House and UKARIA 24 Festival. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Eora Nations and pay our respects to...
-
Meet the AYO Episode 1 | Diana Doherty, oboist
We caught up with AYO Alumna and Principal Oboist of Sydney Symphony Orchestra to talk about her upcoming collaboration with the Australian Youth Orchestra for our July Season concerts. We'd like to acknowledge we’ve recorded this podcast on the traditional lands of the Eora Nations and pay our...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podcast by Australian Youth Orchestra
HOSTED BY
Australian Youth Orchestra
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...