Dani Meier & Serena Reuten

OSA Backstage

Arts EN ↓ 54 episodes

A podcast about the bits and pieces that make up a symphony orchestra, from the perspective of a very nerdy VP of Artistic/Bassist, my partner in crime, conductor Serena Reuten, and a variety of guests who love the Omaha Symphony, on-stage and off. danimeier.substack.com

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Dani Meier & Serena Reuten

Episodes

Episode 2: Build Your Own Tuba Choir 19.02.2025 51:06

Dani and Serena talk to Principal Tuba Craig Fuller about bringing your symphony to you, Darlene Love, and what it means to gel with your colleagues on stage. Prefer video? Go here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com

OSA Sneakpeek 18.02.2025 4:58

Principal Tuba Craig Fuller gives a rundown of his favorite guest artists over the years - including one surprise piccolo player. What is this, a piccolo channel?! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danimeier.substack.com

Episode 1: Old & New Friends 12.02.2025 54:03

Dani & Serena talk to Masterworks 4 guests Alasdair Neale and Oliver Herbert about growing up surrounded by music, 700 page biographies on French composers, having time to create, and open communication on stage. They also discuss 3 year-olds on their best behavior. Enjoy! Want to watch the video instead? Go here ! PS: If you can read in French and adore French composers, Alasdair recommends “Maur...

OSA Backstage - Episode 0 05.02.2025 52:22

Get in the car, kids, we’re making a podcast! Episode 0 features Omaha Symphony musicians Principal Trombone Patrick Pfister and Assistant Principal Flute & Piccolo Nick Fitton - as well as Serena Reuten and myself. We’re learning about flute ergonomics, mouth pieces, and why you should also ask questions more directly in an audio medium. Join us! This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...