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The Arts Salon
by Nicolas Bejarano
Hosted by Nicolás Bejarano, the Arts Salon invites interesting voices in the music industry and other arts to discuss topics that escape the technicalities of art making in favor of the artistic process and output themselves.
Episodes
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El Regreso de los Bautismos Violentos de Colombia
Una despedida a Miguel Uribe Turbay. Para la versión escrita de este episodio, visite mi página web.
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The Return of Colombia's Violent Baptisms
Today, a sad off-topic on the recent assassination of Colombia's senator, Miguel Uribe Turbay. For a written version of this, go to my website.
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Episode 71: Why you might be wrong about American arts funding
Today we’re unpacking the myths and realities of American arts funding. While many artists envy Europe’s government subsidies, the U.S. actually sustains a vast cultural sector through a decentralized system of tax incentives that channel billions of private dollars into the arts each year. This...
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Episode 70: Peter Rotter, founder of Encompass Music Partners and Encompass Creative
Today’s guest is Peter Rotter, one of the most respected figures in the world of film and television music. As a music contractor, he has supervised the orchestral recordings for countless major studio projects and helped create opportunities for musicians in Los Angeles for decades. He's also…
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Episode 69: Sarah Viens Part 2, Principal Trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra
On the last episode, Sarah and I discussed the trappings of academic careers, orchestral careers, and orchestral economics! Today, we discuss the importance of grit and persistence despite adversity, and the importance of this trait to every artist. I hope you enjoy it!
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Episode 68: Sarah Viens Part 1, Principal Trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra
Sarah Viens is Principal Trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and Symphony Tacoma, and is an active performer in the Pacific Northwest. Sarah frequently performs with the Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Auburn Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theater, and the Seattle and Portland Operas.…
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Episode 67: Breaking the Arc: Art, History, and the Illusion of Progress
This episode of The Arts Salon is an exploration of the philosophical tensions between historical inevitability and artistic freedom. We delve into the ideas of Hegel and Hume, questioning whether art follows a predetermined arc of progress or exists on a more fluid and open-ended plane. Through...
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Episode 66: Ben Neill, Diffusing Music: trajectories of sonic democratization
I hope you enjoyedmy talk with Håkan Hardenbeger! Today,Ben Neill returns to The Arts Salon to discuss his new book,Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization! This book explores the diffusion and democratization of music in our current era through the proliferation of digital...
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Episode 65: Håkan Hardenberger, what does it mean to be an interpreter?
Håkan Hardenberger returns to the Arts Salon to share his thoughts on what it means to be an interpreter of music and how cultural consumption informs his artistic process. If you have not listened to episode 64, I highly encourage you to do so, as it serves as a primer for this conversation. I...
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Episode 64: You Are What You Eat: The importance of cultural input for good interpretation
In this episode of The Arts Salon, we prepare for our conversation about interpretation with international soloist Håkan Hardenberger! We talk about how universities and conservatories are failing their student bodies, and how artists can improve the quality of their cultural consumption and...
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Episode 63: Artificial Intelligence and Artistry vs. Craft
In this episode, I deal with the debate surrounding the role of AI in the creative industries, which exposes deeper tensions within society regarding labor, creativity, and human value. Join me in exploring the distinctions between craft and art and the complications that we face in the creative...
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Episode 62: Is prioritizing innovation over insitutional health more important when choosing leaders?
On this episode of "The Arts Salon," we explore the current challenges facing cultural organizations like classical music presenters, museums, and non-profits. With programs shrinking, ticket sales declining, and costs rising, many institutions are looking for new leadership to navigate these...
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Episode 61: Geoff Baker & Catalina Lobo-Guerrero, Venezuela and El Sistema
Find a comfy chair or get ready for that drive...this is a long one! Today we have Geoff Baker and Catalina Lobo-Gerrero to discuss the complex subject of Venezuela and it's "El Sistema." If you remember my episode demystifying Cuban propaganda, you will know I have a deep suspicion of programs...
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Episode 60: Revisiting Tom Stevens & Håkan Hardenberger, reflections from my first ITG
In this episode, I discuss my visit to the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) conference. I was there for two events: a panel honoring the late Tom Stevens and a recital by Håkan Hardenberger and Roland Pöntinen. This episode is a reflection on Stevens' efforts to elevate the trumpet beyond flashy...
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Episode 59: Alex Mansour, Composer/cellist/jazz pianist
Today's guest is Alex Mansour! Alex is a composer, cellist, and jazz pianist, and one of the true multi-hyphenates of Los Angeles. In this talk we discuss many issues related to the film music scene, the challenges facing the symphony (again lol), and many more issues. We will announce exciting...
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Episode 58: Lucy Humphris, International Trumpet Artist
Lucy Humphris and I sat down to talk about a great many things including the state of the arts, the attention economy (with comments on the great article by Ted Gioia), Chosen Vale, the decay of artistic education, and many more subjects. We will close out the month with a conversation with LA...
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Episode 57: A Farewell to American Youth Symphony and what it tells us about the industry (comments on the San Francisco Symphony)
The news of the closure of the American Youth Symphony has sent shockwaves through the music community, especially in Los Angeles. AYS was not just another youth music program; it was a vital stepping stone for many musicians, offering a gateway into the competitive Los Angeles freelance scene....
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Episode 56: Maggie Kilgour, John Milton & Paradise Lost
Today's guest is Maggie Kilgour, she is Molson Professor of English Language and Literature at McGill University—my Alma Mater. She sat down to talk with me and Andres Caro about John Milton and his epic poem Paradise Lost. Although this conversation is technically part of our "off-topic" series...
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Episode 55: Otto Sauter, Baroque Music Specialist, Trumpet Soloist
Otto Sauter is well-known as one of the world‘s leading trumpet soloists. As a specialist on the piccolo trumpet, the German musician has already appeared in all major concert halls. Otto Sauter and I sat down to talk about his illustrious career as a trumpet soloist specializing in baroque…
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Episode 54: The Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar
This conversation is a real treat. I talk with Conductor Ryan Bancroft, and trumpeters Edward Carroll, Dave Bilger, Dovas Lietuvninkas, and Bailey Paugh about the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar. We discuss the powerful environment, the unrivaled faculty, and many subjects...
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Episode 53: The Challenges Facing the Los Angeles Movie Music Industry
In this solo episode we dive into the challenges that are facing the Los Angeles movie music industry as the decade evolves. I lay down the following as the main challenges facing the industry: Changing fashions where less movies and TV shows use orchestras The (currently) unprofitable streaming...
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Episode 52: Robert Flanagan, Economist, Author "The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras"
We launch this February with this conversation with economist Robert Flanagan professor emeritus at Stanford Business School, and author of the great book The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras. We discuss the effects of Baulmol's "Cost Disease" on performing arts organizations, the proclivity…
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Episode 51: Tyler Cowen, Economist & Host of Conversations with Tyler
We close out January with another Arts Salon "Off-Topic" with co-host Andres Caro (episode 45) featuring economist Tyler Cowen, leader of Marginal Revolution and host of Conversations With Tyler. In our conversation, we delved into the art of thinking like an economist and how this...
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Episode 50: Susana Castellanos, Second Generation of Olympian Gods
We continue this January with the return of Susana Castellanos to discuss the second generation of Olympian Gods (Athena, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Ares....and Aphrodite...sort of). Listen to episode 46 of the podcast to hear about the first generation of Olympian Deities. If you speak...
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Episode 49: Peter Evans, Improviser/International Trumpet Soloist
Peter Evans returns to The Arts Salon to talk about his artistic practice, the cultish nature of "new music," the 30 Years War, Bach, John Coltrane, American education, music education, and how Peter is convinced the internet is just a fad (lol not really). If you are unfamiliar with Peter, you…
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Episode 48 "Off-topic:" Joshua Simon, The Ideology of Creole Revolution
Today we launch The Arts Salon Off-Topic, with cohost Andrés Caro! To get to know Andrés better, please listen to Episode 45 of the podcast. This new series within The Arts Salon will focus on many topics that intersect with the arts and sometimes don't. Our first guest is political scientist...
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Episode 47: Daniel Rosenboom, Trumpet Artist & Composer
This discussion with Dan Rosenboom deals with AI, the nature of creativity, love songs, and much more. Dan is an insanely creative musician in Los Angeles, an educator, and one of America's most important trumpet players and improvisers. To get to know Dan more check out episode 6 of The Arts…
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Episode 46: Susana Castellanos, First Generation of Olympian Gods
This episode is the first of a series on Greek Mythology. This episode deals with the origins and characteristics of the first generation of the Olympian gods (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Hestia, & Demeter). The conversation is with Susana Castellanos, professor of mythology at the Universidad…
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Episode 45: Andres Caro, our convictions in the West
Why does the West matter to Andrés and me? Listen to this podcast. Andrés Caro Borrero is a Colombian lawyer currently pursuing a J.S.D. at Yale Law School, where he also obtained his LL.M. degree in 2020 and for which he received the Henry Ralph Ringe Scholarship, after which he was a Fox Fellow...
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Episode 44: Stanford Thompson, Founder Play on Philly
Stanford Thompson is a musician and educator who serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Play On Philly and Founding Board Chairman of El Sistema USA and the National Instrumentalist Mentoring and Advancement Network. Recognized as a TED Fellow, Stanford believes that music is a powerful...
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Episode 43: Chris Smith, Principal Trumpet San Diego Symphony
I talked to Chris Smith (SDSO) about the discipline required to succeed in the music industry and confronting hard truths.
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Episode 42: Aubre Hill, Dance Artist, Choreographer, Educator, Producer
Aubre Hill is an international dance artist, choreographer, somatic teacher, and event producer. The artistic director of the Qabila Folkdance Company, Lumina Dance Co, and Beyajja Dance Theatre as well as a prolific performer, Aubre is known for her diverse stylings rooted in cultural understand...
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Episode 41: Ahmad Baset Azizi, Peace Ambassador
Ahmad Baset Azizi is one of the most inspiring human beings I have ever met. You can read some of his stories here or here. His story is truly rare in the circles most musicians in the United States move in, and his understanding of foreign affairs is refreshing and marked by the type of nuance...
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Episode 40: Aaron Smith, Trumpet Freelancer & Composer
Aaron Smith is a freelance trumpet player based in Los Angeles, CA. He also writes, arranges, and publishes music through his small business, TrumpetSmith Publishing (ASCAP). As a freelance artist, Smith performs for live orchestral events, musical theatre, big band, motion pictures, television,...
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Episode 39: Woman, Life, Liberty: Conversation with Persian Musicians Pirayeh Pourafar & Houman Pourmhedi
Welcome, my name is Nico Bejarano, and this is the Arts Salon. You were just listening to the latest musical project from today’s guests, my friends and mentors, Persian musicians Pirayeh Pourafar and Houman Pourmhedi. This composition was made in support of the protesters in Iran whose chants...
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Episode 38: Gustav Melander, Principal Trumpet, Malmö Symphony Orchestra
Today is a real treat for me, because Gustav is one of my best friends and one of the best people I know. Gustav Melander is regarded as one of Europe’s most talented young trumpet players. Having studied with Bo Nilsson and Prof. Håkan Hardenberger at the Malmö Academy of Music, since…
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Episode 37: Jerome Burns, improviser & Stockhausen specialist
Today’s guest is my good friend Jerome Burns. For those of you who might not know Jerome, he is that crazy trumpet player that has been posting his insane transcriptions for the trumpet of Meshuggah guitar solos. Jerome is a graduate of the Manhattan School of music where he studied under Mark...
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Episode 36: Jan Swafford, Composer & Historian
Jan Swafford's music has been played around the country and abroad by ensembles including the symphonies of St. Louis, Indianapolis, and the Dutch Radio; Boston's new-music groups Musica Viva, Collage, and Dinosaur Annex; and chamber ensembles including the Peabody Trio, the Chamber Orchestra of...
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Episode 35: Anthony Plog, Composer
Anthony Plog has had a rich and varied international career in music—as a composer of operas, symphonic music, and chamber works; as an orchestral musician, soloist, and recording artist; and as a brass teacher and coach at some of the great music conservatories internationally and now online to...
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Episode 34: Arturo Sandoval, International Trumpet Soloist
Today’s guest is Arturo Sandoval. I will read a short bio taken from his website. Arturo Sandoval is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards. Arturo Sandoval reaches beyond the...
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Episode 33: Trent Austin, Austin Custom Brass
Trent is the owner of the successful retailer Austin Custom Brass, and I could not think of a better way to start 2022 and tell you to prepare for another difficult year, than by having my friend Trent Austin talk about his success in another avenue in the arts. A common narrative we heard during...
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Episode 32: Mauricio Rodriguez, International Relations Specialist
Today’s guest is my good friend Mauricio Rodriguez. You may remember Mauricio from my three-part conversation about Colombia some months back. He is one of my dearest and oldest friends, and we share a passion for history and reason. He has a background in international relations, and has worked...
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Episode 31: Jeroen Berwaerts, Trumpet Soloist & Educator
Belgian trumpeter Jeroen Berwaerts is a paramount musical force with an all-inclusive love for music that knows not how to discriminate. Praised for his outstanding technical capabilities and sensitive musicality, his repertoire encompasses every epoch, from baroque music to contemporary music to...
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Episode 30: Clément Saunier, Solo Trumpet Ensemble Intercontemporain
Today's guest is Clément Saunier. After studying with Clément Garrec at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, he obtained prizes in several international interpretation competitions: Citta di Porcia (Italy 2002), Prague Spring (2003), Jeju (South Korea 2004), Théo Charlier...
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Episode 29: Nate Wooley, Trumpet/Composer/Writer
Nate and I talk about a lot of things in this conversation, which is one of the ones that has stuck with me the most. One sentiment in particular has been with me since we talked, Nate said “I don’t like any traditions that exclude any other traditions.” This sentiment is so powerful, and...
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Episode 28: Joseph Horowitz, Author, Scholar
Today’s guest is Joseph Horowitz. Joseph is without a doubt one of the most influential thinkers in classical music in the world. His work should be a staple of any modern musician’s library. I wish to thank him for his time and generosity, it was a pleasure getting to know him during the couple…
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Episode 27: Cuba Libre, a Cocktail of Lies and Myths
In such condition there is no place for industry, because the fruit thereof is uncertain, and consequently no culture of the earth, no navigation, no use of the commodities that may be imported by sea, no commodious building, no instrument of moving and removing such things as require much force,...
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Episode 26: Joshua Banbury & Kevin Sherwin, Forgotten Folklore
Todays guest, Joshua Banbury & Kevin Sherwin are on to talk about their recently release EP, Forgotten Folklore. We talk about the project, folk music, performance practice and other subjects. Check out the project here: http://kevinsherwin.com/forgotten-folklore/ Check out Joshua:...
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Episode 25: Christine Chapman, Horn Soloist Ensemble Musikfabrik
Today’s guest is Christine Chapman, an eclectic American horn player, and a member of the innovative and explosive Ensemble Musikfabrik. I will read her bio now for those listeners who might not be familiar with her work. Raised in the coastline woods of western Michigan, Christine Chapman has...
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Episode 24: Charles Schlueter, Former Principal Trumpet, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Today’s guest is Charlie Schlueter. It was a pleasure getting to know Charlie over this talk. I applied to be his student at NEC after high school, but eventually ended up getting second-hand smoke from his old student Russell Devuyst. I was interested in having him on the podcast for this…
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Hosted by Nicolás Bejarano, the Arts Salon invites interesting voices in the music industry and other arts to discuss topics that escape the technicalities of art making in favor of the artistic process and output themselves.
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