Beyond Stage Fright Interviews

Kathryn Tickell talks about the importance of connecting with the audience as a folk musician, and how that can lessen any performance anxiety.

Sean Gregory has some very pertinent questions about the professional life of a musician.

Nicole Wilson, from Musical Orbit, interviews me this time, as pianist, performance coach and creator-host of the Beyond Stage Fright interview series.

As viola player in the Maggini quartet and working with musicians he’s known for over 30 years, Martin has a unique take on what it means to collaborate as a small, committed chamber ensemble.

Folk musician, Peggy Seeger tells me how she used to have nerves when playing classical music but not folk music.

For Jeff Lang, Associate Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra, it’s the support of colleagues and the conductor, that makes all the difference in terms of performance stress.

Mexican conductor, Alondra de la Parra talks about how differently she experiences nerves depending on whether she is rehearsing or giving a concert.

Recorded when she was 95, Kato Havas, the Hungarian violin teacher talks in an audio interview about how her internationally renowned ‘New Approach to Violin Playing’ was inspired by the freedom of the Hungarian Gypsy violinists.

Australian cellist, Howard Penny gives some intriguing insights into the differences he sees between European orchestras and the Anglo (British, Australian and American) orchestral world.

Indian classical violinist, Jyotsna Srikanth shares her thoughts about the differences between Western and Indian classical violin playing.

Matthew Wilkie discusses the challenges of being Principal Bassoonist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.

Scottish pianist Steven Osborne questions how it is that he can love performing but get very nervous at the same time.