Between The Barlines With Jonathan Tsay

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Synopsis

Classical pianist and host Jonathan Tsay sits down with the various personalities that make up the classical music landscape. Through long-form interviews (and games), Between the Barlines explores each musician's complex path that led them to where they are now, and along the way gathers stories about extraordinary experiences in the field (good and bad) as well as revealing pieces of wisdom which have affected each of the guest's lives, in music and beyond.

Episodes

  • University of Memphis MTNA (Part 2)

    17/11/2019 Duration: 36min

    In the continuation of the discussion Jonathan has with University of Memphis students, he discusses the role of social media and competitions in forming a career after graduation as well as sharing his journey post-doctorate

  • University of Memphis MTNA (Part 1)

    20/10/2019 Duration: 31min

    In this episode, Jonathan sits down the the University of Memphis chapter of MTNA to talk about life after getting a degree.

  • Kevin Yu - Founder and CEO of Coregami & Freelance Violinist (Part 2)

    21/02/2019 Duration: 28min

    In the second part of Jonathan's interview with Kevin Yu, they discuss Kevin's journey into making classical music apparel (Coregami) and the difficulties associated with it, and talk about Kevin's (upcoming!) best gig and worst gig.

  • Kevin Yu - Founder and CEO of Coregami & Freelance Violinist (Part 1)

    07/02/2019 Duration: 32min

    In this interview Jonathan sits down with Kevin Yu to discuss growing up and early musical experiences, and moonlighting as a violinist while working for business startups

  • Brendan Kinsella

    11/11/2018 Duration: 47min

    Jonathan sits down with Dr. Brendan Kinsella to talk about their experiences through one half of the Chloé Trevor Music Academy 2018, new music, and forming connections through school that continue through one's musical career. They end with a rousing game of "Serial or Aleatoric" that gets cut off because of SD storage issues. Musical Bumper: Messiaen - Regard de l'Onction terrible

  • David Brown (Head Piano Tech, Assistant Director For Music Operations, SMU) Part 2

    28/10/2018 Duration: 38min

    In the second part of Jonathan's interview with David Brown, they discuss Brown's expanding role at SMU and managing working with outside arts organizations as well as delving into his varied musical tastes Musical Interlude: Clara Ward - How I Got Over

  • David Brown (Head Piano Tech, Assistant Director For Music Operations, SMU) Part 1

    18/10/2018 Duration: 48min

    Jonathan sits down with David Brown and discusses a wide range of topics surrounding his journey from singer to rock band to piano tech Interlude: Bernie Worrell - I'll Be With You

  • Chee-Yun (Part 2)

    01/09/2018 Duration: 32min

    In Part 2 with Jonathan's interview with Chee-Yun, we discuss her appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm, her pieces of advice, and best gig/worst gig. Musical Bumpers: Meditation from Thais; Saint-Saens Violin Sonata in d minor

  • Chee-Yun (Part 1)

    20/08/2018 Duration: 44min

    In Part 1 of Jonathan's interview with violinist Chee-Yun, they discuss her journey from pianist to violinist, Korea to New York, her studies with Dorothy DeLay, and overcoming injuries during her budding career. Musical interlude: Tarantella from Suite Italienne - recorded live in concert at Chloé Trevor Music Academy 2018 (Jonathan Tsay, piano)

  • Jeannette Fang (Pianist - Garth Newel Piano Quartet) (Part 2)

    29/07/2018 Duration: 34min

    In Part 2 of Jonathan's interview of Jeannette, they discuss Jeannette's best and worst gigs, and shares pieces of advice for the listeners. Purchase Garth Newel Piano Quartet's newest album here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/garthnewelpianoquartet12 Musical interlude: Paul Moravec - Piano Quartet (mvt. 2)

  • Jeannette Fang (Pianist - Garth Newel Piano Quartet) (Part 1)

    19/07/2018 Duration: 44min

    In Part 1 of Jonathan's interview with Jeannette Fang (pianist of the Garth Newel Piano Quartet and co-host of So Many Wrong Notes podcast) (recorded June 2017), we discuss sexism and other mental pathology in the highest echelons of music, Chopin etudes, and the familial stresses surrounding going into music. Purchase Garth Newel Piano Quartet's newest album here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/garthnewelpianoquartet12

  • Jacques Marquis (President and CEO - The Cliburn)

    02/07/2018 Duration: 51min

    Jonathan sits down with Jacques Marquis to discuss his journey from a piano major to Orchestre Métropolitain to Jeunesses Musicales Canada to the Cliburn, the melding of international pianistic styles, and hockey. Musical interludes: Maurice Ravel - Scarbo - performed by Haochen Zhang at the 2009 Cliburn Competition Gyorgy Ligeti - L'escalier du diable - performed by Sean Chen at the 2013 Cliburn Competition

  • Stephen Ahearn (Part 2)

    01/06/2018 Duration: 33min

    Good gig, bad gig, and three pieces of advice from Stephen Ahearn! Musical Bumpers: Brahms - Clarinet Quintet, op. 115 (Steve Ahearn and the Baumer String Quartet)

  • Steve Ahearn (Part 1)

    02/05/2018 Duration: 35min

    In the first part of Jonathan's interview with Dallas Symphony Orchestra Clarinetist Steve Ahearn, they discuss Steve's upbringing, education in two different fields, and the rigors of orchestral auditions.

  • Chloé Trevor (@chloetrevor_violin) Part 2

    20/04/2018 Duration: 49min

    In Part 2 of Jonathan's interview with Chloé Trevor, we discuss her first hints of IG fame, the importance of scales and choice of music schools, and discuss best/worst gigs. Music selection: Gabriel Fauré - Sicilienne, Op.78 (Chloé Trevor, violin; Jonathan Tsay, piano)

  • Chloé Trevor (@chloetrevor_violin) Part 1

    29/03/2018 Duration: 48min

    In this episode of BtBL, Jonathan sits down with concert violinist and Instagram star Chloé Trevor and speaks to her about her musical upbringing, early successes, injury, anime fan fiction, and Instagram. Musical selection: Serenata from "Suite Italienne" by Stravinsky from Chloé's album "Immortal"

  • Erin Hannigan - Principal Oboe, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    02/03/2018 Duration: 46min

    Jonathan sits down with Erin Hannigan, Co-Founder of Artists for Animals and Principal Oboe of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to talk about dogs, reeds, and gigs. Erin also nets a high score in a rousing edition of "Musical Themes"

  • Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell (Part 2)

    16/02/2018 Duration: 43min

    In part 2 of BtBL's interview with Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell, we explore best/worst gigs, pieces of advice that the two picked up along the way, and end with a game of "Musical Themes." Musical Selections: Bach - Sarabande from Cello Suite No.6 and Frank Proto - 2nd movement from Sonata No. 3 for Bass and Piano

  • Szymon Marciniak (International Solo Bassist) and Evan Mitchell (Szymon's Pianist and awesome person)

    06/02/2018 Duration: 38min

    In this half of this interview with bassist Szymon Marciniak (2nd place - Bradetich International Double Bass Solo Competition and Principal Bass, Dortmunder Philharmoniker) and pianist Evan Mitchell, the pair talk about meeting at the TCU International Bass Festival, collaborating with composer Frank Proto, and go into detail about the nature of one-on-one collaborations and the chemistry involved. Musical Selection: "Michaela's Aria" from Carmen Fantasy by Frank Proto

  • Thomas Yu - Winner, 2016 Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition

    30/01/2018 Duration: 01h08min

    Jonathan chats with Thomas Yu, a Canadian periodontist who won the Van Cliburn Amateur Piano Competition in 2016. They talk about the world of amateur piano competitions, great advice, performing the work of a living Canadian composer, and they play a gun game (but not with actual guns)

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