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The Steinway & Sons Podcast
Amir Siraj
Young Steinway Artist Amir Siraj is completing a dual degree in astrophysics and piano performance. His research has explored the moon, comets, asteroids, black holes, and, of course, Beethoven. He joins Soundboard producer/host Ben Finane, Editor in Chief at Steinway’s award-winning online music magazine listenmusicculture.com, to speak to the intersection of music and physics.
‘Exclusive specialization can be dangerous. There is a certain amount of perspective that is gained from having deep experience in different—even if closely related—fields.’
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Soundboard — John Paul Jones
Steinway Artist John Paul Jones, live from Big Ears Festival, talks about his influences, his sound, his process and his myriad music projects beyond Led Zeppelin.
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Soundboard — Christian McBride
Jazz bassist Christian McBride, live from Big Ears Festival, talks post-bop, remaining a bass-player-for-hire, bass-on-bass action, preparation, and jazz as democracy. Steinway & Sons is a sponsor of Jazz House Kids.
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Soundboard — Jason Moran
Jazz pianist and Steinway Artist Jason Moran, live from Big Ears Festival, talks hip hop, the next generation, the algorithm, Monk & Duke, visual art, and creative approach.
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Soundboard — Chessbrah
Eric Hansen and Aman Hambleton, aka Chessbrah, talk techno and chess and what makes Magnus Carlsen the GOAT.
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Soundboard — Ádám György
Steinway Artist Ádám György will play his own transcription of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League Anthem at the UEFA Final Saturday June 10 in Istanbul. György joins Soundboard to discuss football and Franz Liszt.
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Soundboard — Alexander Krichel
Steinway Artist Alexander Krichel joins Soundboard to celebrate Steinway Immortal Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday.
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Soundboard — Anthony McGill
Anthony McGill is principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and is the first African American principal of the orchestra since its founding in 1842. McGill takes us behind the scenes at the Philharmonic — and revels at the wonders of chamber music.
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Soundboard — Gerardo Teissonnière
Steinway Artist Gerardo Teisonnière discusses Beethoven's Last Sonatas: Opp. 109, 110 and 111.
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Soundboard — Andrew Rangell
Steinway Artist Andrew Rangell discusses the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach and speaks to his myriad experiences recording Bach's works, including his most recent venture: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II on the Steinway & Sons record label.
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Soundboard: Karen Walwyn
Steinway Artist and composer Dr. Karen Walwyn joins Soundboard to discuss the legacy of Florence Price and why she has committed to recording Price’s complete solo piano repertoire.
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