Carnegie Hall presents the second season of Sound Insights, a podcast on music, music personalities, and, of course, Carnegie Hall.
In these podcasts we will bring you artists speaking about their work and their lives, commentaries from people in the know, and much more.
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Current Episode
Thomas Adès, Leif Ove Andsnes, & Emanuel Ax
Thomas Adès, Leif Ove Andsnes, and Emanuel Ax discuss the finer points of playing the piano, including striking a balance, overcoming your fears, choosing the right instrument, and looking up to your idols.
June 10, 2008
Past Episodes
Susan Graham, David Daniels, & Isabel Bayrakdarian
Singers Susan Graham, David Daniels, and Isabel Bayrakdarian discuss stepping out of their roles as opera stars to perform intimate song recitals, where sharing the stage with just a spotlight and a piano accompanist can present its own set of challenges and rewards.
May 13, 2008
Stephen Hough & Pierre-Laurent Aimard
There are a staggering number of works written for the piano. How does a pianist decide what to play? Stephen Hough and Pierre-Laurent Aimard talk about what goes on in their minds while deciding what to play and what they want to portray to their audiences.
April 8, 2008
Lang Lang & Gil Shaham
Last minute substitutions have provided some stunning breakout opportunities for up-and-coming young performers. In this episode, we hear from violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Lang Lang on the big breaks they received early on that helped jump start their careers.
March 4, 2008
David Lang & Uri Caine
David Lang, composer and co-founder of Bang on a Can, and composer/pianist Uri Caine unravel the mystery of the compositional process, discussing their influences, and their innovative approaches to creating new works.
February 26, 2008
Edward Dusinberre, violinist with the Takács Quartet & Alan Pierson, artistic director of Alarm Will Sound
Working creatively within a group can be a tricky business. Edward Dusinberre, violinist with the Takács Quartet, and Alan Pierson, artistic director of Alarm Will Sound, discuss how trust among individuals in their respective ensembles can enhance the group experience.
Jan 7, 2008
Berlin in Lights, Part 2
Hear from some participants from last month’s Berlin in Lights festival, including members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle, and students from Upper-Manhattan who performed in the historic Rite of Spring Dance Project.
December 6, 2007
Berlin in Lights, Part 1
In this episode, we take a closer look at a few of the events featured in Carnegie Hall’s city-wide Berlin in Lights festival—from a dance project featuring 120 NYC school kids and the Berliner Philharmoniker, to the globalization of DJ culture in Berlin.
November 6, 2007
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