MUSICAL THREAD | Astrig Siranossian on heritage and exploration

French-Armenian cellist Astrig Siranossian is making her mark as a soloist on the world’s great stages, from Carnegie Hall to the Berlin Philharmonie. Through her recordings, Siranossian has brought Bach, Armenian folk, cello, and voice into a language entirely her own. Artist Playbook caught up with the Penderecki Competition winner to explore insights from her […]

COUNTER POINT | Layan Atieh on music as community

Layan Atieh is emerging as one of the defining artists of a new era in chamber music, not only for what she is building with Seraph Brass, but for the ways she is exploring connections between music and society. Artist Playbook caught up with the Chicago-based musician to talk about her journey and what it […]

FLO STATE | Florian Hatzelmann on the humor in hard work

Principal tuba of the Zurich Opera, Florian Hatzelmann, is one of Europe’s most celebrated tuba players. The Bavarian musician has made a name for himself, moving as easily through orchestral repertoireas he does through hip-hop.Artist Playbook caught up with the Karajan Academy graduate to discuss hard work, humor, and what it takes to build a […]