S2, Ep. 23: Jump the Abyss

S2, Ep. 28: Good Baggage

Dani & Serena talk with Anthony McGill (Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic, +++) about impromptu jam sessions, trusting our teachers with our sound, and the good baggage of an old friend. Video link to come soon on the OSA Backstage Youtube Channel! Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com [https://danimeier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2, Ep. 27: Wabi-sabi

Dani & Serena talk with Jeff Koterba about embracing life’s unexpected rabbit holes, napuccinos, and the lasting impact of something started with kindness in mind. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com ! Prefer video? Go here [https://youtu.be/2gbv2mnd2M0]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com [https://danimeier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2, Ep. 26: Opera in Conversation

Dani & Serena talk to Lauren Medici & Josh Quinn (Opera Omaha) about all things Beethoven Five and Bluebeard's Castle. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com ! Prefer video? Go here [https://youtu.be/m-cxB9DKbVw]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com [https://danimeier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2, Ep. 25: Needle-drop Your Bartók

Dani & Serena talk with Lidiya Yankovskaya (conductor) about fan-girling for famous pianists, (politely) ignoring your advisors, and authenticity in interpretations. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com! Prefer video? Go here [https://youtu.be/bOMxIwa5TP0]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com [https://danimeier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

S2, Ep. 24: Symphonic Deep-Dive

Dani & Serena talk with Nicole Cowan (Assistant Librarian) and Mathew Fuerst (composer, program notes annotator) about Béla Bartók’s psychological masterpiece: Bluebeard’s Castle. Prefer video? Go here [https://youtu.be/0JVD_BofFPw]! Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com [https://danimeier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]