"I had to come up with a voice and a language that was unique to me " The brilliant composer Jesse Jones, who is also an instrument builder, multi-instrumentalist in his Bluegrass band EZRA and Professor at Oberlin. Podcast: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jes... @adhyaroparecords.bandcamp.com

Instrument building with luthier and composer Jesse Jones in this clip : "a cello that I was not allowed to touch... And I just remember being in total disbelief. I'd go there and stare at it that this could be made out of a tree..." Hear some of these instruments during this fascinating episode!

Jesse Jones: Luthier, Composer, and EZRA Bluegrass Fusion Listen to the podcast or watch the video: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jes... @adhyaroparecords.bandcamp.com

"This is a different feeling."Pianist Donna Weng Friedman speaking to me about her unique ensemble, the Joy Luck Trio with Gao Hong on the pipa and Karen Han on the erhu. Podcast: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/don...

Donna Weng Friedman's film Never Fade Away about her father's immigration story came out of an ugly encounter: "I thought, if we shared more of our stories of heritage, we all come from somewhere. People would see that we're more alike than we are different." www.leahroseman.com/episodes/don...

Award-winning pianist, filmmaker, and educator Donna Weng Friedman shares her interdisciplinary projects, including Stefania de Kenessey’s Microvids and her film Never Fade Away. Podcast/Video: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/don...

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Award-winning pianist, filmmaker, and educator Donna Weng Friedman shares her interdisciplinary projects, including Stefania de Kenessey’s Microvids and her film Never Fade Away. Hear excerpts from h...

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Parsi family history: Boman Desai spoke to me about several of his novels, including "The Memory of Elephants" based partly on his grandmother's life. It was an honour to record this interview with Boman author of the award-winning novel “Brahms Comes to Dinner.” www.leahroseman.com/episodes/bom...

Clara Schumann’s Diaries: I was a little surprised with some of this information! Author Boman Desai in this clip from the podcast. Boman's wonderful novel "Brahms Comes to Dinner" is published by @schaffnerpress.bsky.social

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"Brahms Comes to Dinner" a wonderful novel about Clara Schumann and Brahms. Hear how this work came out of Boman Desai’s larger novel “Trio” and he shared stories about several of his other acclaimed novels: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/bom... @schaffnerpress.bsky.social @laurencerand.com

A final short clip from my podcast with the wonderful violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen with some of her thoughts about mothering and caring in general: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tam...

"In terms of the sort of toxic perfectionism, I think that is a real issue in any kind of practice which demands such a high level of skill." Podcast with violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tam...

The late Oliver Knussen wrote a gorgeous work for violin and piano for Tamsin Waley-Cohen and Huw Watkins, Reflection, featured on Signum Records album. Hear excerpts from this powerfully expressive album during this podcast interview. www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tam...

Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen discusses her sister Freya Waley-Cohen’s new concerto, "Permutations," and the "Reflection" album with Huw Watkins. She opened up about postpartum anxiety, depression,and also the creativity parenting requires: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tam... @wildkatpr.bsky.social

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Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen on Creative Expression and Motherhood

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"You are usually called on after a bunch of rests to ping in on a high note on the worst fingering at the worst dynamic completely out of context...Your goal is to not screw up and ruin the moment for everybody else" Mary Beth Orr

“Copying other people was not what worked for me” great audition advice from the brilliant horn player Mary Beth Orr. Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mar...

Mary Beth Orr suffered a serious accident that almost took her life, then her ability to play the horn. She also shared how she was able rehabilitate and come back to performing quickly after this major set-back. Listen to the podcast or watch the video www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mar...

Join me with the award-winning hornist and folk vocalist Mary Beth Orr, with her fantastic album "The Singing Horn," with Appalachian folk music, Mahler, and several virtuosic contemporary works. She shares her powerful personal story and thoughtful advice www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mar...

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Join me with the award-winning hornist and folk vocalist Mary Beth Orr, with her fantastic album "The Singing Horn," with Appalachian folk music, Mahler, and several virtuosic contemporary works writ...

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Amy Horvey wearing my podcast merch! She's such a great trumpet player, and I so appreciate that she's a regular listener of my podcast. We took this backstage last week on a rehearsal break - I just happened to be wearing one of my t-shirts too!

” If you’re late, slow down”, with Ian Brennan, author of “Peace by Peace: 99 Steps Toward Violence Prevention and De-escalation”https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ian-brennan-part-3

The series of interviews with Ian Brennan is worth watching over and over and over. There are gems of wisdom in every sentence. Not to mention the wonderful musical stories he has uncovered and brought to the world.

Malawi Mouse Boys with Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan who brought them to WOMAD and international attention. ast, video, or full transcript. Full episode: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ian...

"Let's talk about ageism" "here's this area that's known for longevity and here's people that are over a hundred years of age. And to really, really try to promote those voices or to see how heroic they are in a sense in the face of ongoing youth worship" www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ian...

Listen to my third conversation with the Grammy-winning producer and author Ian Brennan. Discover his journey recording rare music globally, from Azerbaijan's oldest voices to the Malawi Mouse Boys. www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ian... photo Marilena Umuhoza Delli

I’ve linked the short film about Hello, Halo featuring Paul Colley, to the show notes for this episode with @rubycolleymusic.bsky.social the Ivor-nominated composer, violinist and sound artist. @projectartworks.bsky.social Podcast and video link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rub...

Fascinating! Did you know this about why the birdsong was louder during pandemic lockdowns? It wasn’t what most of us thought. @rubycolleymusic.bsky.social Podcast and video: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rub...

This episode features British Ivor-nominated composer, violinist, and sound artist Ruby Colley @rubycolleymusic.bsky.social . Discover her beautiful album Hello Halo, with the Exaudi vocal ensemble, created alongside her non-speaking brother, Paul. www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rub...

"I haven't practiced as efficiently as I have since having a kid." Can you relate? Podcast link www.leahroseman.com/episodes/duo... Duo FAE pianist Katherine Petersen Violinist Charlene Kluegel with their album Dissidents of the Gilded Age

“But how?” Pianist Katherine Petersen Eadie talks about how her mentor Dr. Sara Laimon helped guide her career decisions. Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/duo...