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Alexis Chartrand: Fiddler
Season 1 Episode 5
We get to hear some beautifully realized traditional tunes from Québec from traditional fiddler Alexis Chartrand. He talks very thoughtfully and about his background as a son of dancers, his explorat…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Bonus: Improv with Alexis Chartrand (violin) and Leah Roseman (violin)
Season 1 Episode 5
After my conversation with Alexis Chartrand, during which we are treated to 3 of his poetic interpretations of traditional tunes, he agreed to do a little improvisation with me.
The full episode, bo…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Patty Chan: Erhu player and educator
Season 1 Episode 4
In this conversation with Patty Chan, erhu player and educator, we get to hear the sounds of many different types of erhus and learn a lot about traditional Chinese music. Like all my episodes, this …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Bonus: Patty Chan Practicing Music story
Season 1 Episode 4
The full conversation is posted separately in this feed, with links to Patty's YouTube and all her various projects.
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Improv with Patty Chan Erhu and Leah Roseman violin
Season 1 Episode 4
Here's a little back-and-forth improv I did with erhu player Patty Chan!
The full episode, both video and podcast, linked here with bonus episodes as well as the transcript:
https://www.leahroseman…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Yosuke Kawasaki, Concertmaster
Season 1 Episode 3
I speak with Yosuke Kawasaki, the wonderful Concertmaster of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, Canada (of which I am a member). He talks about the challenges of staying grounded during th…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Bonus: Improv with Carissa Klopoushak (violin) and Leah Roseman (violin)
Season 1 Episode 2
After my conversation with Carissa, we did this little back-and-forth improvisation across Zoom.
Like all my episodes, this is also a video, and this link brings you to the full episode, bonuses, and…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Carissa Klopoushak: Violinist, Vocalist, Artistic Director, and her story of a family steeped in Ukrainian music
Season 1 Episode 2
In Episode 2 of Conversations with Musicians, I speak with the versatile violinist, singer, and Artistic Director Carissa Klopoushak. She shares some of her musical journey with us, and we have a wid…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Bonus: Improv with Kirsty Money (nyckelharpa) and Leah (violin)
Season 1 Episode 1
It's hard to make music over Zoom, but one way to do it is this kind of back-and-forth improvisation.
This was done right after Episode 1 was recorded. This music was totally unplanned and spontaneou…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago