Surviving Classical Music

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Andrew is back for a mid-summer pod with special guest Johanna Bartz! This time they speak about what is missing in many emails from administrators who are looking for a last-minute covid-related substitution and what the simple (and energy-saving!) solution would be. Oh yea, and we talk about Tatort, Eiertanzen, and a number of other musician-relevant things as well!Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicSupport the show

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In today's episode Andrew speaks with Basel-based Canadian tenor Christopher Wattam about: his role in a production of Einstein on The Beach, their problems with the news services, airplanes and Andrew's experiences on them, the most frightful moment of television for bassoonists, and a questionable audition notice in Switzerland. Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQSupport the show

Today Johanna Bartz joins Andrew to speak about the Deutsche Orchestervereinigung's increase in recommended tariffs for freelance musicians; expectations regarding fees when running your own project; waht makes a meaningful project?; somehow the conversation turns to the canadian bassoon scene (uh oh!); filling orchestral positions with native players; and much, much more! Check it out here: https://www.dov.org/faire-honorareOur Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Grace returns to speak with Andrew about the recent Nissan commercial taking a dig at youth orchestras and the New Brunswick Symphony's response which 'broke the internet'.The videos we speak about in this episode can be found here:https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/youth-orchestra-trolls-car-company/Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicSupport the show

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Today Mara and Andrew get sidetracked right off the bat as they discuss difficulties in recording strings (especially low string instruments!) on video, how editing just one or two small details in a recording can be a whole load of work,  people re-editing our video work  once it's completed, and so much more!Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

In this episode Mara and Andrew discuss frustrations about running the podcast; tell stories of their early years in music; ask: will countries which continue to lockdown or enforce strong anti-corona measures create a knock-on effect to future generations of performers?; discuss Mara's interest in playing a new instrument; and ask: what tuner do you use?Roman Melish's Concert:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pl8ADjLEBc&list=PL5AOoxNABEn3dPSnUaKVbWKZtspHhM42r&index=10Chartable Help for Musicians in Ukraine:https://philharmonia.lviv.ua/en/media/ukraine_2022_muses-are-not-silent/?fbclid=IwAR2ae99q9VrciXpcYrPNh63gODy0QUkRS7GxEscj51gsTo3AoTgiCGm_3j8Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Andrew speaks with James Caswell,  Janice Mah, and Jason Sinkus, who are vocal, string, and wind performance instructors at Canterbury High School in Ottawa, Canada. Canterbury is a specialized arts high school where students are given daily lessons in their artistic discipline and are expected to perform in extra-curricular music ensembles. We ask them what the situation has been in the last 18 months; how the regulations have affected music performance in the school; what challenges face current students; and what challenges are to the music program itself in the coming years. Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

This week Mara and Andrew return to the studio for another episode. Topics this week include: the freelance scene in a time of "Freedom", bad actors and the trouble of calling them out, differences in teaching culture between Europe and North America, and would we consider moving back home?This Episode is also available to watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooOt4xBE-5YArticles worth reading:Trinity Church Fires Conductor After Misconduct AccusationA Firing and a Question of Race Roil the Oregon Bach FestivalOur Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Andrew speaks with opera singer, producer, multi-genre vocal coach, and YouTube star, Elizabeth Zharoff of The Charismatic Voice about her success in building a massive following on YouTube, how she has managed to scale up her business, and the challenges which she overcame along the way.Elizabeth's Website:https://thecharismaticvoice.com/The Charismatic Voice's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5G-rUDSKKUXeMkrL7Bs1w---Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Andrew speaks with Canadian freelance artistic administrator Bethany Reed, and Toronto-based composer, sound designer, and conductor Andrew Balfour about "It's Already Happening", a series of online events taking place in April/May 2022, where young musicians will hear directly from leaders who are doing vital work to center the voice, viewpoints, and experiences of Black peoples, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, and people with disabilities, as well as address systemic issues in the classical music industry.Bethany's Notes:Sign Up for more info about "It's Already Happening"https://nonprofitaf.com/https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/its-time-to-let-classical-music-die/https://csalateral.org/reviews/hungry-listening-indigenous-sound-studies-robinson-standiford/Bethany's EmailAndrew Balfour's Links:Letter on Indigenous Musical Sovereigntyhttp://cameratanova.com/16/about-us/artistic-director/---Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Andrew speaks with Dr. James McGowan, associate professor in Music in the School for studies in art and culture, and university chair in teaching innovation at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, to talk about how Carleton music adapted to the pandemic; innovation in pedagogical methods; and the challenges facing North American university music departments in the coming years.Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Andrew speaks about this past weekend's "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, Canada, and what there is to take away for those in the classical music scene who wish to do away with corona regulations.You can read the monologue, view photos, and find links to other articles here:https://www.survivingclassicalmusic.com/opinions/strange-bedfellowsOur Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Just a quick note to say that Andrew is in transit to Canada this week and we will be back next week with a new episode. Have a great week!Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

Today Mara and Andrew discuss their hair situation, why "historical performance is killing classical music", the word authenticity, and much, much more!for your viewing (dis)pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqfRnRsW7gQWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/n1o9Rwcsugs Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

This week Mara and Andrew discuss concerts in the Metaverse, NFTs (again!?), the dearth of reading material in classical music publications, "why I ended my career in classical music", Sci-Fi, and much, much more!Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8Gr4Gv6aG80Our Website:https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show

This week Mara and Andrew talk about New Year's Resolutions, NFTs, Newspapers, and ask whether Facebook has still 'got it' when it comes to engagement among the early music community.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ax4ZjZ-ejE-----Our Website: https://survivingclassicalmusic.comOur Links:https://www.getsl.ink/survivingclassicalmusicMake a One-Time Donation:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A9Q8UCN4RHBFQor Andrew BurnIBAN: CH97 0900 0000 2506 2331 4 Support the show