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Back to EpisodesThe Maestro, the Cellist, & America's 250th Birthday | Stars, Stripes & Strings with Opera SLO | Up+Adam
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A 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 SLO
Tickets, upcoming performances, educational programs, and everything happening with Opera San Luis Obispo.
Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Venue information, event details, and tickets for America Turns 250: Patriotic Pops & Veterans Tribute.
https://clarkcenter.org/shows/america-turns-250/
Megan Chartier
Megan's official website featuring her performance career, recordings, teaching work, and professional biography.
Opera SLO on Instagram
Behind-the-scenes content, performance announcements, artist spotlights, and upcoming events.
https://www.instagram.com/operaslo
Megan Chartier on Instagram
Follow Megan's life as a professional cellist, performer, educator, and musician.
https://www.instagram.com/meganchartier.cellist/
Inkermezzo on Instagram
Megan's visual art account featuring her original illustrations inspired by classical music, musicians, and music education.
https://www.instagram.com/inkermezzo
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