Stand Partners for Life

The secrets of the symphony: a classical music podcast from two violinists who live together, work together, and play together

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033: The audience experience, with superfan Roderick Branch

Posted October 27, 201900:56:18

Chicago Symphony cellist Brant Taylor may have been our very first special guest here at the Stand Partners, but so far we've been missing the perspective...

032: What about Bob? Robert deMaine, our principal cello

Posted October 19, 201901:02:17

Today we're joined by our good friend and LA Phil principal cello, Robert deMaine. Bob tells us about his childhood, his musical family and an early...

032: What about Bob? Robert deMaine, our principal cello

Posted October 19, 201901:02:17

Today we're joined by our good friend and LA Phil principal cello, Robert deMaine. Bob tells us about his childhood, his musical family and an early...

031: That’s life in the hot seat, Mr. Concertmaster!

Posted October 11, 201900:52:07

Today we're talking concertmaster, and what it means to sit in the hot seat. What are the duties and expectations, and what makes "first chair violin"...

031: That’s life in the hot seat, Mr. Concertmaster!

Posted October 11, 201900:52:07

Today we're talking concertmaster, and what it means to sit in the hot seat. What are the duties and expectations, and what makes "first chair violin"...