Backstage: Classical Conversations

Sheryl Staples: New York Philharmonic

In this episode, violinist Sheryl Staples, Principal Associate Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, shares her journey from a young musician to a renowned orchestr

David Samuel: Vanderbilt University

In this episode, David Samuel shares his journey from a young musician in Canada to an international performer and educator. He discusses the importance of authenticity,

Stefan Jackiw: Concert Violinist

Stefan Jackiw shares his journey from a young violinist to a professional performer and educator, highlighting key mentors, experiences, and insights into the life of a m

Christopher Costanza Part 2: Stanford University

Renowned cellist Christopher Costanza of the former St. Lawrence String Quartet and faculty at Stanford University talks about recording the Haydn String Quartets and Bac

Christopher Costanza Part 1: St. Lawrence String Quartet

Renowned cellist Christopher Costanza shares his journey through classical music, from early beginnings to his experiences with the St. Lawrence String Quartet and collab

Pasha Sabouri: San Fransisco Conservatory Pre-College

In this episode, Pasha Sabouri (former teacher of host Katrina Stroud) shares his journey from a young violinist to a renowned educator and festival founder. Discover ins

Merry Peckham: Juilliard School

Merry Peckham, Director of Chamber Music and Assistant Dean at the Juilliard School, is a renowned chamber musician and educator. Listen as she shares her extensive journ

Molly Carr Part 2: Juilliard String Quartet

Molly Carr shares the most memorable stories from her global nonprofit, Project: Music Heals Us and becoming a member of the Juilliard String Quartet. Discover her insigh

Molly Carr Part 1: Project Music Heals Us

Violist Molly Carr shares her inspiring journey from a young violist in Reno, Nevada to a member of the Juilliard String Quartet and founder of Project Music Heals Us. Di

Jesse Mills: Horszowski Trio

Violinist Jesse Mills is a founding member of the critically acclaimed Horszowski Trio. Listen as he shares his journey from childhood to professional stages, mentorship

Devin Moore: Isidore Quartet

Devin Moore is the violist of the internationally acclaimed Isidore String Quartet. Listen as he talks about his musical background from growing up in Pittsburgh to becom

Erin Keefe: Minnesota Orchestra

Erin Keefe is the concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra and faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music. Listen as she talks about her musical background and educa

Misha Amory: Brentano Quartet

Listen to the season finale with violist Misha Amory, teacher at the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute, and founding member of the Brentano String Quartet, the quarte

Danielle Belen Part 2: University of Michigan

Professor of Violin at the University of Michigan, Danielle Belen, talks about how she prepares her students for auditions, creating a supportive studio environment, entr

Danielle Belen Part 1: Center Stage Strings

Danielle Belen, Professor of Violin at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance, shares her journey though the music world and finding her passion fo

Jacob Warren: Warren & Flick

Multi-style double bassist Jacob Warren shares his journey of being a classically trained bassist and learning different genres of music. Listen as he speaks about musica

Nathan Cole: Boston Symphony

Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Nathan Cole shares his journey from a young violinist influenced by his musical family to becoming a prominent figure in the orchestr

Paul Watkins: Yale School of Music

Paul Watkins is an esteemed cellist on faculty at the Yale School of Music and a member of the Emerson String Quartet starting in 2013. He discusses the influence of his

Robert McDuffie: Center for Strings

Violinist Robert McDuffie talks about obtaining his Guaneri del Gesu violin in a limited partnership, starting the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, and creating the Ro

Robert McDuffie: American Violinist

Robert McDuffie is a distinguished American violinist. Listen as he talks with host Katrina about his musical mentors including Dorothy DeLay and Yehudi Menhuin and lesso