Julia MacLaine: Cellist
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
09/09/24
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I have known the Canadian cellist Julia MacLaine for many years in her role asAssistant Principal Cello of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, of which I am also a member. In this episode we’re highlighting her gorgeous album Preludes which pairs the Preludes of J.S. Bach for Cello solo and with newly commissioned works for solo cello by Canadian composers. Julia and I talked about many things, including how best to address the challenges of maintaining high levels of playing and inspiration, studying the craft of songwriting with the legendary Ian Tamblyn , the intricacies of putting together ambitious projects, her childhood in Prince Edward Island, and strategies to cope with performance anxiety. It was really inspiring to hear some of the wisdom Julia gained from her mentors including Timothy Eddy and the late Antonio Lysy. This episode features excerpts of music from Preludes including that of J.S. Bach, Airat Ichmouratov, Carmen Braden, Roy Johnstone and Nicole Lizée.
Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel, and I’ve also linked the transcript to my website, everything linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/julia-maclaine
Julia MacLaine website: https://www.juliamaclainecello.com/bio
Preludes album https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9309403--preludes?srsltid=AfmBOoop593ZT29pz3RSsEMawTjbiHPF_8oMICuS2ruzUn1Qo2dkujCn
Preludes album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80c6WS5jNMk-L5RhXOknCA
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My episode with Rachel Mercer, Principal Cellist of NACO: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e9-s2-rachel-mercer
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(03:02) J.S. Bach solo Preludes, Julia’s childhood in Singapore and Prince Edward Island
(10:59) Prelude in D minor, Suite number 2 J.S. Bach
(14:43) Antonio Lysy, bow control, intonation
(20:03) boundaries with technology, Julia’s childhood no TV
(22:48) Bonnie Hampton, Julia’s career trajectory, staying in good playing shape
(28:08) commissioning Airat Ichmouratov’s Praeludium with excerpt
(29:30) excerpt from Airat Ichmouratov’s Praeludium
(31:33) commissioning new works inspired by Bach, securing funding
(34:30) Carmen Braden collaboration on interpretation
(37:44) excerpt from Play Time by Carmen Braden
(39:01)more discussion about interpretation and editions
(39:59) Timothy Eddy, Julliard and New York experience
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(45:15) Roy Johnstone
(46:36) clip of No. 6 Post Bach by Roy Johnstone
(47:52) PEI, Matt Zimbel
(48:51) multi-disciplinary project in New York Voice of the Whale
(54:38) songwriting with Ian Tamblyn
(57:48) mental game, perfectionism, performance anxiety
(01:04:33) Nicole Lizée with clip from Prayers for Ruins
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Ineke Vandoorn: Dancing on Water
September 5, 2024
•33m
This special Catch-Up episode with the Dutch singer Ineke Vandoorn focuses on her album with Jasper van ’t Hof, “Dancing on Water”, with lots of music from the album. You’ll also get to hear of her inspirational experience learning from Betty Carter.
When Ineke Vandoorn won the prestigous Edison Jazz Award for her album ‘Love is a Golden Glue’ the jury wrote:"Ineke Vandoorn distinguishes herself as a singer with her adventurous way of singing. First of all because of her exceptional, striking voice with an extreme range with which she can do anything. Her voice control enables her to cross her limits. Every note is placed at the right spot. Apart from that the singer has a huge amount of guts." I couldn’t agree more! It was such a pleasure to have this opportunity to speak with Ineke again. My 2023 episode with her is here, during which she sang live for the podcast: 2023 Interview https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn
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, everything linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ineke-vandoorn-dancing-on-water
Ineke's website https://www.inekevandoorn.com/
Dancing on Water album https://baiximrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-on-water
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) about the album “Dancing on Water” with Jasper van ’t Hof
(03:17) Paul Simon song “Quiet” with excerpt
(05:59) process of creating the album
(07:40) meeting Betty Carter
(11:30) Marsch Fur Oelze with excerpt
(13:03) Yayapriya with excerpt
(16:35) please support this indepedent podcast!
(17:18) Quiet American with clips
(21:04) challenges of writing lyrics, The Way She Looks with clip
(24:30) about Dance on the Water, with complete song
(31:27) the satisfying challenge of this project
Next 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
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