Carnegie Hall

Trumpeter and teaching artist Paul Murphy reflects on how his career bridges performance and music education, and the ways he finds joy in activating creativity in others.

Flutist Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington talks about the value of creating and celebrating community, and building a musical career that reflects your individual strengths.

Percussionist David Skidmore speaks about the importance of finding balance when your passion becomes your career.

Cellist Claire Bryant reflects on the power of music to elicit strong emotions and spark moments of shared humanity between performers and audiences.

Violist Nathan Schram discusses his multifaceted career, including founding Musicambia, and the joy in creating your own musical voice.

Cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir talks about drawing inspiration from the people and communities around her in her performance career.

Pianist Alexandria Le describes meaningful musical experiences outside of traditional concert halls and how that inspired her to found her own nonprofit organization, Notes with a Purpose.

Violinist Clara Lyon describes how her career allows her to showcase her values and views on what art can contribute to society.

Violinist Anna Elashvilli speaks about the emotional power of music, and how searching for meaning in performance can help musicians grow.