Haydn Behind the Music Stand

Section Bassist of Oregon Symphony Mariya-Andoniya Andonova-Henderson describes her involvement with the non-profit Musicians For The World and her incredible story of how she helped Vel, a young Kenyan girl, receive her very own double bass.  Follow Mariya at www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbfabvfMCiLQhTz9f5SPhQ Musicians For The World www.musiciansfortheworld.org Support this podcast at www.patr...

Principal Second Violinist of Houston Grand Opera and Ballet Natalie Gaynor shares her other passion - photography, specifically portrait photography for classical musicians.   Follow Natalie at www.nataliegaynor.com @nataro0o @shotsbynataro0o Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand  Spotify Playlist: https://open.s...

Violinist with the Del Sol String Quartet Sam Weiser discusses his recent discovery of the amazing world of Dungeons and Dragons. Del Sol String Quartet www.delsolquartet.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mJVam8s0zJ91JhhC7Dpd0?si=03f919267eaf4a11

Past guests from Season 1 violinist Aja Majkrzak and cellist Nora Doyle open up about the injuries they've experienced and how that temporarily limited their abilities to play their instruments, along with the emotional and professional toll felt from their accidents. On a lighter note, Aja also shares her obsession with monarch butterfly migrations that take place during the summers in North Amer...

Cellist Matt Kufchak shares how he became a computer programmer during the pandemic.  Follow Matt at www.mattkufchak.com Artists Who Code www.artistswhocode.com Austin Soundwaves www.austinsoundwaves.org Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mJVam8s0zJ91JhhC7Dpd0?si=03f919267eaf4a1...

Principal Second Violin of the Sarasota Orchestra, co-founder of Ensemble New SRQ and Chroma Trio Samantha Bennett shares her travel adventures across the Pacific North and Southwest in her incredibly transformed 2003 Chevy Astro van-to-camper during the most isolated moments in the pandemic.  Ensemble New SRQ: www.ensrq.org Sarasota Orchestra: www.sarasotaorchestra.org Support this podcast a...

Violinist Ian Snyder shares his passion for landscaping his home garden and how Japanese gardening has inspired his landscaping philosophy.  Follow Ian at www.iansnyderviolin.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mJVam8s0zJ91JhhC7Dpd0?si=03f919267eaf4a11

Cellist Matt Linaman recounts his discovery of meditation and how it has changed his life through his most challenging moments.  Follow Matt at www.mjlcello.com, Instagram @lemoncellowow Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mJVam8s0zJ91JhhC7Dpd0?si=03f919267eaf4a11

The podcast is 1 year old! We celebrate the podcast with guest hosts (and past guests) violist Mary Ferrillo and cellist Francesca McNeeley to reflect on the past year and interview host and cellist Patty Ryan - she'll finally be grilled with the Spitfire Questions! Follow Mary at the Boston Symphony Orchestra: www.bso.org Follow Francesca at www.francescamcneeley.com, Castle of Our Skins: www.cas...

Tenor vocalist David Portillo shares his love for RuPaul's Drag Race and the artistry behind his favorite drag queens.  Follow David at www.davidportillotenor.com and on Facebook and Instagram @davidportillotenor MN Opera Albert Herring: www.mnopera.org/season/2021-spring-season/albert-herring Santa Fe Opera The Lord of Cries: www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/the-lord-of-cries Support this podca...

Associate Principal Violist of the South Dakota Symphony and private instructor at Schmitt Music Kelsey Farr accounts how video games has helped her escape the hardest times of the pandemic. South Dakota Symphony www.sdsymphony.org Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iFJSHos3...

Cellist, private instructor and adjunct professor at Houston Community College Danbe Lee shares her food and travel stories and how she enjoys exploring different cuisines wherever she travels.  Follow Danbe at www.danbeleecello.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlis...

Modern and Historically Informed cellist Ana Kim shares her yoga journey and how she has gained much insight from her practice.  Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iFJSHos3tN6kQid0BRqiN?si=bwOA9EynTJic7zBk0xDp6A

Technical Director at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and composer Eric Romani talks about his enjoyment playing volleyball despite the harsh Minnesotan winters. Some of his favorite 2 Vs 2 professional players are Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb for Mens and April Ross and Alix Klineman for Women.  Follow Eric at www.ericromani.bandcamp.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visi...

Current conducting student at Peabody Conservatory of Music and violist Jebat Kee explains how his versatility in all areas of music and genres (instrumentalist, arranger, songwriter, etc.) have naturally and gradually led him down the path of becoming a conductor.  Follow Jebat at www.jebatkee.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @...

Professor of Trumpet at Sacramento State University, member of brass quintet Brass Over Bridges and conductorless orchestra One Found Sound Ari Micich elaborates on his creative process and how he utilizes creativity to keep him inspired and creative. Follow Ari at www.arimicich.com, Instagram @ari_micich YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0cVh4MXzJp9bZLwOM83KQ Brass Over Bridges www.brassoverbrid...

Bass Trombonist of C Street Brass, Beauty Slap, River City Brass Brand, Nu Deco Ensemble, Assistant Professor of Trombone at West Virginia University and host of the podcast The Plain Pod. Hakeem Bilal shares his fascination with building and crafting from the ground up, focusing on mixology and video games.  Follow Hakeem on Instagram @hakeembilalmusic C Street Brass www.cstreetbrass.com Bea...

Violinist at the New World Symphony Michael Turkell shares his love of food and how it brings him bliss in life.  Follow Michael on Instagram @pilsnerturquell New World Symphony www.nws.edu Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iFJSHos3tN6kQid0BRqiN?si=bwOA9EynTJic7zBk0xDp...

Guitarist and current Professional Studies Certificate student in Technology and Applied Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music David Gonzales shares his many musical muses that have inspires him throughout his career. Musicians mentioned in the episode are Cory Wong of Vulfpeck, Sturgill Simpson, Deerhoof, and Lil Wayne.  Follow David at www.davidgonzalesguitar.com Suppo...

Assistant Principal Second Violinist of Pacific Symphony Jennise Hwang describes the thrill she experiences when thrift shopping and the joy of finding a one-of-a-kind look for a portion of the cost.  Follow Jennise on Instagram @jennisehwang Pacific Symphony www.pacificsymphony.org Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spot...

Clarinetist, co-founder of 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective, member of Chione Wind Quintet, and Adjunct Professor at Bethel University Weily Grina-Shay shares how the art of watercolor helped her center inward and realized the importance of self-care and how focusing on her emotional needs ultimately serves her family, art, and community better than compartmentalizing.  Follow Weily at www....

Flutist Karen Baumgartner shares her newfound interest in pottery making and how it helps center her through pandemic life. Order your customized Haydn Behind the Music Stand mug today! Follow Karen at www.karenbaumgartner.com @krbaum93 Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @haydnmusicstand. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist...

Cellist in the Delphia Cello Quartet and current finance major at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management Nora Doyle shares her appeal toward horror films and how the genre challenges its audience to examine thought provoking social commentary on the world around us. Movies discussed are Silence of the Lambs, Get Out, Us, The Birds, What We Do In the Shadows, Candyman, The Ex...

Cellist and current fellow at the New World Symphony Chava Appiah shares how she discovered ways to find mindfulness and escapism during these trying times of COVID-19 by putting down her phone, learning embroidery and deep diving into some of her favorite Korean dramas (W, Mr. Sunshine, Hospital Playlist, Stairway to Heaven, to name a few.)  Follow Chava on Instagram @chavacoconut New World...

Cellist Jakob Nierenz talks about his renewed vision and inspiration to advocate for those unheard in classical music after much self reflection and meaningful conversations during 2020 and the murder of George Floyd.  Follow Jakob on Instagram @jakitori75 Ensemble Reflektor: www.ensemble-reflektor.de Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and visit our social media pages @ha...