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Backstage: Classical Career Conversations

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 o...

Recent Episodes

Oct. 6, 2025

Nancy Zhou: Concert Violinist

Virtuoso violinist Nancy Zhou talks about her traditional Chinese music background, her musical mentors, competitions, and her journey through social media. To learn more about Nancy Zhou and her album visit: nancyzhouviolin....
Sept. 22, 2025

Annie Fullard Part II: Art of Collaboration

Annie Fullard, first violinist of the Cavani String Quartet and head of chamber music at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and Peabody Institute, talks about developing her chamber music pedagogy and chamber music legacy...
Sept. 15, 2025

Annie Fullard Part I: Cavani String Quartet

Join host Katrina Stroud as she interviews violinist Annie Fullard, founding member of the Cavani String Quartet and head of chamber music at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings and Peabody Institute, as she talks about he...
Sept. 1, 2025

Estelle Choi: Calidore String Quartet

Cellist Estelle Choi is a founding member of the award-winning Calidore String Quartet. Listen as she talks about her musical background and education, life in a professional string quartet, the lineage of the older generatio...
Aug. 18, 2025

Victoria Chiang: Peabody Institute

Renowned viola pedagogue Victoria Chiang is on faculty at the Peabody Institute, Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, and the Aspen Music Festival. Listen as she talks about her time studying with Dorothy Delay and Heidi Castl...
Aug. 4, 2025

Eugene Watanabe: Gifted Music School

Join host Katrina as she interviews Eugene Watanabe who founded the Gifted Music School with his wife Dr. Vera and was the first person to graduate Curtis with a double degree in violin and piano. Listen as he talks about his...