UNMUSICAL

UNMUSICAL

UNMUSICAL is a new podcast bringing you into the world of classical music. UNMUSICAL podcast is a window into the world of internationally-recognised musicians, composers, and arts workers. It’s about sharing the stories of the people behind the music and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a podcast which opens the doors to concert halls, practice rooms, and green rooms around Australia and shows the reality of life in the arts. Featuring a line up of Australia’s most impressive performers, composers, conductors, and music educators, join us for fascinating stories each week. Hosted by Dr Emma Di Marco.

Episodes

April 4, 2024 69 mins

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 8 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Monica Curro.

 

A little about today's guest:

"Violinist Monica Curro has been Assistant Principal 2nd Violin of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 1998, and was previously a core member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. She is a founding member of acclaimed ensemble PLEXUS, which since launching in 2014 has commissioned and premiered more than 110 new...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Mark Walton.

A little about today's guest:

"Mark Walton is highly respected in the Australian music scene, and is known as a leading clarinet and saxophone performer, teacher and music advocate. Mark has been Chair of Woodwind and a lecturer in clarinet and saxophone at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for several years. He has written, compiled or edited o...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Claire Edwardes OAM. 

A little about today's guest: "From the set of Play School to the mainstage of the Sydney Opera House, internationally acclaimed powerhouse Claire Edwardes is ‘the sorceress of percussion’ (Canberra City News). The only Australian to win the 'APRA Art Music Luminary Award’ four times and recently awarded an OAM for her services to Austra...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Simon Hewett.

A little about today's guest: "Simon Hewett is the QYO Director of Music and Conductor of the Queensland Youth Symphony. After completing a Bachelor of Music at the University of Queensland (First Class Honours and a University Medal), Simon received a German Government Scholarship and finished his studies in conducting at the Hochschule für Mus...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Josh Hyde. 

A little about today's guest: "One of the leading saxophonists of his generation, Joshua approaches music-making fearlessly, interpreting music from the renaissance through to the most extreme and experimental new music of today." (https://joshuahyde.com/bio).

UNMUSICAL is a podcast by Emma & Vincent and hosted by classical saxophonist Dr Emma...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Karin Schaupp. 

A little about today's guest: "Karin Schaupp is one of the most outstanding guitarists on the international scene.  She performs widely on the international stage as a recitalist, concerto soloist and festival guest, and has given countless recitals in Australia, Europe, Asia, the US, Mexico and Canada.  Karin’s playing receives the highest ac...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with guest Dr Anita Collins. 

A little about today's guest: "Anita is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. She is internationally recognised for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher and student." (biggerbetterbrains.com...

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Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Unmusical Podcast, today with conductor Benjamin Northey. 

A little about today's guest: Australian conductor Benjamin Northey is the Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the Principal Conductor in Residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His international appearances include concerts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mozar...

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September 25, 2023 1 min

Taking you backstage with Australia's best classical musicians, composers, conductors, and more, the UNMUSICAL Podcast is a new offering from Emma & Vincent. Hosted by Dr Emma Di Marco, Season One of the Unmusical Podcast will feature an interview with a leading Australia musician, documenting their careers, their successes, and their challenges along the way. A perfect podcast for music enthusiasts and general listeners alike,...

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