Alicia Svigals: Fidl Afire Catch-Up Episode
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
09/19/24
•25m
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This episode is a special short Catch-Up episode with the Klezmer violinist and composer Alicia Svigals. I first spoke with her in 2021 in Season 1 of this podcast, and that wide-ranging in-depth conversation is here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e15-s1-alicia-svigals-klezmer-violinist-and-composer
Today we are focusing on Alicia’s new album Fidl Afire https://borschtbeat.bandcamp.com/album/fidl-afire, with several excerpts from the album with her insights.
Alicia Svigals website: https://aliciasvigals.com/home
I have many episodes featuring klezmer musicians such as Polina Shepherd https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/polina-shepherd
and Marilyn Lerner https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/marilyn-lerner, and many artists in the folk and world music scene, so please check out my catalog of episodes. https://www.leahroseman.com/about
Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on YouTube, or read the transcript, everything linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/alicia-svigals-catch-up-fidl-afire
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Timestamps
(00:00)Intro
(01:18)Fidl Afire album
(05:17)excerpt from Alician’s Patsch Tants
(10:38) excerpt from Mayn Mame Ver Ikh featuring Vira Lozinsky
(15:57) excerpt from Dybbuk Honga
(18:57) excerpt from South Fallsburg Bulgar
(21:36) excerpt from Fidl Afire Fantasy
(23:44) excerpt from Levitt Bulgar
Previous Episode
Meg Okura: Jazz Violinist and Composer
September 16, 2024
•110m
Meg Okura is an award-winning Jazz composer and brilliant Grammy-nominated violinist, and the leader and founder of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble. This episode features several excerpts from Meg’s wonderful recent duo album “Lingering” with the Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Kevin Hays. This was a wide-ranging conversation, including Meg’s musical tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto, her experiences playing for Cirque du Soleil, some of the challenges she’s faced, and about her search for a new spiritual community. She shared with me her thoughts on mentorship and the power of music to create real understanding and connection.
Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/meg-okura
Album Lingering: https://megokurakevinhays.bandcamp.com/album/lingering
Meg Okura Website https://www.megokura.com/home
Phantasmagoria: https://open.spotify.com/track/4YG1HjeJF3qgK2AsmiqcXh
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:19) meeting Kevin Hays, album “Lingering”
(06:49) Again and Again
(10:18) intro to Maim Korim
(11:25) Maim Korim
(15:07) Meg’s classical training, early interest in composing was discouraged, Pan-Asian Youth orchestra experience
(19:56) commentary on Will You Hear My Voice
(21:56) excerpt from Will You Hear My Voice
(23:06) finding her own path into jazz in New York, influences and opportunities
(27:41) BMI Jazz composers workshop
(29:30) founding the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble
(40:38) excerpt from Tomiya Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble from album Ima Ima
(42:09) Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute project
(47:02) Michael Brecker, new album with Randy Brecker
(48:54) ISJAC prize, Silent Screams: an Anthem for the Unheard
(50:18) commission to write trio Phantasmagoria for Tasha Warren and Dave Eggar, writing for classical ensembles
(56:00) excerpt from Phantasmagoria
(57:23) parenting decisions, importance of education and community, decision to convert to Judaism
(01:08:42) changes with education and music online
(01:11:36) coommentary on Shamaim
(01:13:28) excerpt from Shamaim
(01:15:50) different ways you can support this independent podcast
(01:16:43) the importance of intuition and emotion in musical composition and improvisation
(01:23:06) commentary on Lingering, nostalgia and changing sense of self as we age
(01:26:10) excerpt from Lingering
(01:28:02) use of electric violin as a tool for composition and in performances
(01:29:54) Scorchio Quartet, David Bowie, Sirius quartet, Pharaoh’s Daughter
(01:35:10) Cirque du Soleil, decision to return to New York, marriage to Sam Newsome, learning jazz
(01:43:19) the importance of mentorship, community, the healing power of music
Next Episode
Stephen Burns
September 23, 2024
•107m
Trumpeter, composer and conductor Stephen Burns is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project in Chicago. He has been acclaimed on four continents for his virtuosity and interpretative depth in recitals, orchestral appearances, chamber music, and multi-media performances.In this interview you’ll hear him talk about some of his mentors including Arnold Jacobs, and Pierre Thibaud. Stephen Burns won several important competitions and awards which helped launch his solo career at a young age, the Maurice André Concours International de Paris, but touring internationally brings challenges which he discussed candidly with me. Stephen has worked closely with Madeline Bruser and is a certified teacher in the Art of Practicing.
We talked about mindfulness, the importance of a student-centered approach to teaching, the deep connection to your audience, programming innovative programs, and specific advice for not only brass players and musicians, but for all of us. See Timestamps below for the topics covered.
Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website:
https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/stephen-burns
Stephen Burns Fulcrum Point: https://www.fulcrumpoint.org/founder
Episode with Madeline Bruser: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/madeline-bruser
Telemann: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m5b5ZQtTEQjEfrDUAsQv6qjxLVALKEV0E
Hindemith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHwJbYls5Y&list=OLAK5uy_nUp5ihSm80-NXa1Zk5nGGEqvsh7PvWQ6o&index=5
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photo: Josh R Zepka
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:13) Madeline Bruser, The Art of Practicing, Buddhist principles
(07:05) Fulcrum Point New Music Project, programming concerts
(16:02) Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet 2nd mvt Maessig bewegt with David Korevaar on piano
(18:45) middle school band teacher Dan Riley
(26:13) making the decision to pursue music as a career
(33:33) moving to New York
(35:03) Telemann Concerto in D Major, 1st mvt Adagio
(35:18) overcoming injury, Armando Ghitalla, Vince Penzerella
(41:44) realistic goals for musicians, finding what makes you happy
(44:51) the personal challenges of an international touring career
(48:48) moving to Indiana then Chicago
(53:33) teaching Mindfulness for Musicians
(55:48) other episodes of interest and ways to support this series
(56:37) Arnold Jacobs
(01:01:26) Telemann’s Trumpet concert in D Major; the last mvt Allegro
(01:01:24) the importance of body awareness, working with dancers Martha Clarke, Ruby Shang, overcoming injuries
(01:07:54) advice for brass players, Pierre Thibaud, Madeline Bruser
(01:15:44) Stephen’s teaching, online challenges
(01:18:40) stage fright, performa
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