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Classical Chops Studio

by Alternate Thursdays

A podcast from ClassicalChops.org featuring in-depth conversations with classical music's leading luminaries.

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Episodes

  1. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

    A long form conversation with multi-instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.

  2. Derrick Spiva

    a conversation with composer, musician, and teacher Derrick Spiva.

  3. Eric Byers

    A conversation with cellist Eric Byers.

  4. Maria Newman / "MAHMA"

    Brett and Maria discuss the LOST Live concert, the Woolsey fires, her nonprofit, Malibu Friends of Music, her musical pedigree and much more.

  5. Edwin Outwater / "a fox and not a hedgehog "

    A conversation with conductor Edwin Outwater.

  6. Beth Morrison / "always a good time to talk about opera"

    A conversation with Beth Morrison, producer of contemporary opera, music-theater and multimedia experiences. Classical Chops studio is an Alternate Thursdays production. Special thanks to Savannah Tate for production assistance.

  7. Happy Holidays from Classical Chops Studio!

    A holiday message and season 2 update from Brett Banducci.

  8. E10: Richard Valitutto / “...and then you pour the music in!”

    A conversation with composer and pianist Richard Valitutto.

  9. E9: David T. Little / "whoever has the most susk-e-wiets wins."

    A conversation with composer, drummer and educator David T. Little.

  10. E8: Lucia Micarelli / "The violin is like hot sauce, it goes with everything"

    A conversation with violinist and actress Lucia Micarelli. Lucia is best known for her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti and classic rock band Jethro Tull, and her role as Annie Talarico in HBO's Treme.

  11. E7: Hocket / "WWGCD: What Would George Crumb Do?"

    A lively conversation with cutting edge piano duo, Hocket.

  12. E6: Seth Parker Woods / “asinglewordisnotenough”

    A conversation with cellist Seth Parker Woods.

  13. E5: Dale Trumbore / "How to Go On"

    An in-depth conversation with Los Angeles based composer Dale Trumbore.

  14. E4: Christopher Cerrone / "High Windows"

    A conversation with Brooklyn-based composer Christopher Cerrone, a 2015 Rome Prize winner and 2014 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

  15. E3: Jimmy López / "The best idea wins"

    A conversation with award-winning composer Jimmy López.

  16. E2: Adam Tendler / "Begin again"

    An in-depth conversation with pianist, composer, and author Adam Tendler.

  17. E1: Nico Muhly / “Bring me the heart of Snow White”

    A wide-ranging conversation with composer Nico Muhly about his music, the musicians who interpret it, and much more.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast from ClassicalChops.org featuring in-depth conversations with classical music's leading luminaries.

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Alternate Thursdays

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A podcast from ClassicalChops.org featuring in-depth conversations with classical music's leading luminaries.

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