The Art of Concert Programming
What does it take to program a successful concert? “The Art of Concert Programming,” a video collection from the Connected Musician, delves into the intricacies of crafting concert experiences that resonate with audiences. Hear from leaders in the field as they share diverse perspectives and approaches in the art of concert programming.
Lead with Your Values
Bassoonist, conductor, and curator Rebekah Heller shares how to create impactful concerts that reflect your values and empower your audience.
Create Connections
Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser shares his perspective on how to program a concert to help build connections between performer and audience.
Be Authentic
Bassoonist Monica Ellis and oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz of Imani Winds speak about representation, authenticity, and the role of commissioning to expand repertoire.
Cultivate Curiosity
Cellist and conductor Eric Jacobsen, along with violinist and composer Colin Jacobsen, discuss how to cultivate curiosity and connect with your audience.
Start with What You Love
Violinist and founding member of the Brentano String Quartet Mark Steinberg discusses the importance of programming music that you love that resonates with meaning and connection.
Know Your Audience
Carnegie Hall’s Director of Artistic Planning Abhijit Sengupta talks about the importance of knowing your audience when planning a meaningful concert experience.
Collect What You Love
Cellist, composer, and founding member of the Attacca Quartet Andrew Yee talks about being a curator of what people hear, the importance of creating a connection between audience and performer, and the value of performing what you love.
Start with the Artists
Carnegie Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director Clive Gillinson discusses his views on the importance of creating journeys of exploration for audiences through an artist’s authentic programmatic voice.
Find Inspiration
Violist, curator, and conductor Nadia Sirota discusses the transformative power of working with living composers.
Build on Your Intention
Violinist, educator, and founding member of the Chiara String Quartet Rebecca Fischer speaks to the importance of intention in your artistry with the goal of digging deeper into the process to produce inspiring performances.
Embrace Your Experience
Classical singer Julia Bullock shares how she is inspired by artists who speak to the times they are living in and how important it is to embrace your own experience within your artistry.