
Backstage: Classical Career Conversations
Join host Katrina Stroud as she sits down with professional classical musicians to uncover the personal journeys behind public performances. In each episode, you'll hear conversations that reveal the passion, struggles, and turning points that have shaped the lives of classical musicians.
Hear some of the greatest classical artists in the world share their stories of resilience, artistry, and inspiration and give their advice to aspiring professional musicians. Whether you're a seasoned musician, working student, or someone who loves the transformative power of classical music, this podcast invites you to listen deeply -- to the music, and to the stories behind it.
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Episodes
Estelle Choi: Calidore String Quartet

Victoria Chiang: Peabody Institute

Eugene Watanabe: Gifted Music School

Simon James: San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Lawrence Dutton: Emerson String Quartet

David Kim: Philadelphia Orchestra

Amy Schwartz Moretti: Robert McDuffie Center for Strings
