Our debut Artists Insight podcast is about the remarkable and life-enhancing journeys that music can take us on, and not just the exceptional and talented music...
Nils Landgren has demonstrated how versatile a brass instrument the trombone can be since the1980s, playing with legends as diverse as ABBA, Wyclef Jean, Joe Sample & the Crusaders and HerbieHancock.Trying out his father’s trombone at 13, Nils was inspired by The Beatles to pursue diverse musicalventures. Initially classically trained, Nils toured with pop legend Bjorn Skifs (“Hooked on a Feeling”)and rediscovered jazz through Miles Davis.Nils describes bluffing his way into a solo album, experimenting with hip hop, and later singing andacting. He talks about his unique red trombone, the pleasures of versatility, and working withDoctors Without Borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ARTIST INSIGHTS - Sergio Carolino
One of the world’s most sought-after brass players, Sergio Carolino has expanded the repertoire andpopularity of the tuba, across a range of musical genres. Although wind bands were popular in hisnative Portugal, Sergio admits arrived at music as a secondary passion, behind his love of tennis andcaricature.Largely an autodidact, Sergio began playing Dixieland jazz and progressed to fusion and funk. Hefound inspiration in records he analysed with his friends and discusses music as an escape from thedivisiveness in society.Sergio talks about musical curiosity, teaching masterclasses, and the value of being true to your ownmusical vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ARTIST INSIGHTS - Stephen Clark
Scottish flutist Stephen Clark has come a long way from his Glasgow beginnings, having toured inlocations as far-flung as Jordan, Latvia, and Mexico and fulfilled a personal bucket list that includedskydiving and swimming with sharks!From early beginnings playing the recorder, to failing at the violin, Stephen arrived at the flute as alast resort. He reveals how inspiring his first teacher proved, as well as loving the recordings of flutelegend Sir James Galway.Stephen talks about calming performance nerves, the cruelty of competitions, the unique challengesof his instrument, and preparing for his 2018 Carnegie Hall recital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ARTIST INSIGHTS - Adélaïde Ferrière
Young French percussionist Adélaïde Ferrière has won several international prizes and performed infestivals and concert halls worldwide. Adélaïde remembers being inspired as a child watching hertimpanist father. Now, she’s inspiring a new generation of percussionists with her solo marimba andensemble performances.Adélaïde specialises in transposing classical repertoire for solo marimba and making gorgeous videoperformances, including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which she performed on a rooftop in NewYork. She talks about joining the Paris Conservatoire at just 15 years old, explores her use of media,and discusses the unique challenges of tuned percussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ARTIST INSIGHTS - Theon Cross
London-born tubist Theon Cross has been celebrated for “reinventing the tuba” and his music hasgarnered high praise from publications including The Guardian, The New York Times and NPR. He hastoured extensively throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as scoring a number 1 jazz releasewith his debut album “Fyah.”Beginning his musical journey on the little-known tenor horn, Theon admits being envious of histrombonist brother until an inspiring teacher gave him a euphonium. Having begun with classicaltraining, he then played with a Brazilian-styled carnival group and discovered how funky brass couldbe.A rich mix of sounds including Caribbean soca, soul and roots reggae music infused Theon’schildhood. He discovered jazz through his brother and talks about how inspiring his Guildhall dayswere, as well as the joys of playing with Jon Batiste and being feted by Iggy Pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our debut Artists Insight podcast is about the remarkable and life-enhancing journeys that music can take us on, and not just the exceptional and talented musicians featured here. Their stories will resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up an instrument and, we hope, inspire you to continue your musical journey and tell your own stories. This first season we've caught up with brass, woodwind and strings artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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