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 candid conversations that reveal the passion, struggles, and turning points that have shaped the lives of classical musicians.
From basement practice rooms to the world's greatest stages, guests share their stories of resilience, artistry, and inspiration that rarely make it to the public audience. 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.
Backstage: Classical Career Conversations
Classical Career Conversations with Amy Schwartz Moretti
Amy Schwartz Moretti is a violinist who has established herself as a soloist, chamber musician, and guest concertmaster, and is the Artistic Director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University. Listen as host Katrina Stroud interviews Moretti to share stories of how she met James Ehnes and Robert McDuffie, turning points in her career, and her advice for how to balance a multifaceted career while raising a family.
For more information on Amy Schwartz Moretti: amyschwartzmoretti.com
For more information on the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings: McDuffie.mercer.edu
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Producer and Editor: Katrina Stroud
Intro and Outro Music: Beethoven Sonata No. 1, III. Rondo performed by Katrina Stroud and Leila Lok
