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Carnegie Hall presents the second season of Sound Insights, a podcast on music, music personalities, and, of course, Carnegie Hall.

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EPISODES

June 10, 2008

Thomas Adès, Leif Ove Andsnes, and Emanuel Ax discuss the finer points of playing the piano, including striking a balance, overcoming your fears, choosing the right instrument, and looking up to your idols.

May 13, 2008

Singers Susan Graham, David Daniels, and Isabel Bayrakdarian discuss stepping out of their roles as opera stars to perform intimate song recitals, where sharing the stage with just a spotlight and a piano accompanist can present its own set of challenges and rewards.

Apr 8, 2008

There are a staggering number of works written for the piano. How does a pianist decide what to play? Stephen Hough and Pierre-Laurent Aimard talk about what goes on in their minds while deciding what to play and what they want to portray to their audiences.

Mar 4, 2008

Last minute substitutions have provided some stunning breakout opportunities for up-and-coming young performers. In this episode, we hear from violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Lang Lang on the big breaks they received early on that helped jump start their careers.

Feb 26, 2008

David Lang, composer and co-founder of Bang on a Can, and composer/pianist Uri Caine unravel the mystery of the compositional process, discussing their influences, and their innovative approaches to creating new works.

Jan 7, 2008

Working creatively within a group can be a tricky business. Edward Dusinberre, violinist with the Takács Quartet, and Alan Pierson, artistic director of Alarm Will Sound, discuss how trust among individuals in their respective ensembles can enhance the group experience.

Dec 6, 2007

Hear from some participants from last month’s Berlin in Lights festival, including members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle, and students from Upper-Manhattan who performed in the historic Rite of Spring Dance Project.

Nov 6, 2007

In this episode, we take a closer look at a few of the events featured in Carnegie Hall’s city-wide Berlin in Lights festival—from a dance project featuring 120 NYC school kids and the Berliner Philharmoniker, to the globalization of DJ culture in Berlin.

May 29, 2007

Emerson String Quartet: Philip Setzer, violin; Lawrence Dutton, viola; David Finckel, cello; Eugene Drucker, violin

Members of The Emerson String Quartet talk about presenting the complete Beethoven quartet cycle in eight concerts at Carnegie Hall and discuss key aspects of Beethoven’s musical language.

May 15, 2007

Anna Netrebko, David Finckel, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Soprano Anna Netrebko shares her secret for breaking out of the chorus and into the spotlight; David Finckel from the Emerson String Quartet talks about their decision to perform the complete Beethoven cycle this June; and pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard traces his skill in bridging musical styles back to his very first piano lessons.

May 1, 2007

Leila Josefowicz, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, and Deborah Voigt

Violinist Leila Josefowicz talks about her break from standard repertoire, pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard discusses curating concerts from a wide array of repertoire, and soprano Deborah Voigt talks about getting up close and personal in her song recitals.

Apr 17, 2007

George Benjamin, and Gil Shaham

Composer George Benjamin chats about his creative process, and violinist Gil Shaham explores the roots of his love for great music, and playing with his friends.

Apr 3, 2007

Sarah Chang, Edgar Meyer, and Hilary Hahn

Sarah Chang talks about switching gears between pieces during a recital; Edgar Meyer points out that knowing your playing partner well can make all the difference wh