AUDITION INSIGHTS | Ryan Toher of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
You can’t please everyone. If you play for yourself in the most convincing way you want to, that will come across best.
INNER SCORE | Eunike Tanzil on the space where composing begins
Indonesian composer and pianist Eunike Tanzil writes music that is as likely to be performed by the Boston Symphony or Royal Philharmonic as it is to appear in film or as sketches on social media. Artist Playbook caught up with the Deutsche Grammophon artist to explore how an inner sound world becomes music. You started […]
MUSICAL CHAIRS | David Cooper on the art of collaboration
David Cooper is incoming Principal Horn of the New York Philharmonic. The much sought-after musician has held leadership roles at the LA Phil, Berlin Philharmonic, BRSO, and Chicago Symphony, among other top ensembles. Artist Playbook caught up with Cooper to talk about leadership and the power of giving back. “When you are truly present, you […]
WAYFINDER | Strahinja Mitrović on carrying the double bass to new places
The first double bassist ever to win Guildhall’s Gold Medal, Strahinja Mitrović is part of a new generation expanding what his instrument can be. Artist Playbook caught up with the rising Serbian musician to talk about defying expectations and charting new territory. “Starting late meant I wasn’t as conditioned by what was considered conventional.” You […]