UNMUSICAL

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...