Emma & Vincent

UNMUSICAL

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UNMUSICAL is a new podcast bringing you into the world of classical music. UNMUSICAL podcast is a window into the world of internationally-recognised musicians, composers, and arts workers. It’s about sharing the stories of the people behind the music and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a podcast which opens the doors to concert halls, practice rooms, and green rooms around Australia and shows the reality of life in the arts. Featuring a line up of Australia’s most impressive performers, composers, conductors, and music educators, join us for fascinating stories each week. Hosted by Dr...

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Monica Curro: Life in the Orchestra 05.04.2024 1:09:28

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 8 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Monica Curro. A little about today's guest: "Violinist Monica Curro has been Assistant Principal 2nd Violin of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 1998, and was previously a core member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. She is a founding member of acclaimed ensemble PLEXUS, which since launching in 2014 has commissio...

Mark Walton: The Man Who Changed Woodwind Pedagogy in Australia 15.03.2024 1:01:46

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Mark Walton. A little about today's guest: "Mark Walton is highly respected in the Australian music scene, and is known as a leading clarinet and saxophone performer, teacher and music advocate. Mark has been Chair of Woodwind and a lecturer in clarinet and saxophone at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for several years. H...

Claire Edwardes: The Sorceress of Percussion 03.12.2023 1:00:01

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Claire Edwardes OAM. A little about today's guest: "From the set of Play School to the mainstage of the Sydney Opera House, internationally acclaimed powerhouse Claire Edwardes is ‘the sorceress of percussion’ (Canberra City News). The only Australian to win the 'APRA Art Music Luminary Award’ four times and recently awarde...

Simon Hewett: The Conductor Who Leads Australia’s Top Youth Orchestra 20.11.2023 51:06

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Simon Hewett. A little about today's guest: "Simon Hewett is the QYO Director of Music and Conductor of the Queensland Youth Symphony. After completing a Bachelor of Music at the University of Queensland (First Class Honours and a University Medal), Simon received a German Government Scholarship and finished his studies in c...

Josh Hyde: An Australian Multi-Instrumentalist and Improviser in Paris 13.11.2023 1:08:58

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Josh Hyde. A little about today's guest: "One of the leading saxophonists of his generation, Joshua approaches music-making fearlessly, interpreting music from the renaissance through to the most extreme and experimental new music of today." (https://joshuahyde.com/bio). UNMUSICAL is a podcast by Emma & Vincent and host...

Karin Schaupp: The Classical Guitarist Who Captivated The World 17.10.2023 42:44

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Karin Schaupp. A little about today's guest: "Karin Schaupp is one of the most outstanding guitarists on the international scene. She performs widely on the international stage as a recitalist, concerto soloist and festival guest, and has given countless recitals in Australia, Europe, Asia, the US, Mexico and Canada. Kari...

Dr Anita Collins: A Game-Changing Neuromusical Researcher 02.10.2023 1:09:19

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Dr Anita Collins. A little about today's guest: "Anita is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. She is internationally recognised for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher an...

Ben Northey: Bringing Joy to the Conducting Podium 02.10.2023 46:15

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with conductor Benjamin Northey. A little about today's guest: Australian conductor Benjamin Northey is the Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the Principal Conductor in Residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His international appearances include concerts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Toky...

UNMUSICAL (Trailer) 25.09.2023 1:36

Taking you backstage with Australia's best classical musicians, composers, conductors, and more, the UNMUSICAL Podcast is a new offering from Emma & Vincent. Hosted by Dr Emma Di Marco, Season One of the Unmusical Podcast will feature an interview with a leading Australia musician, documenting their careers, their successes, and their challenges along the way. A perfect podcast for music enthu...