Joining us this week is Ian Rosenbaum, a new percussionist in the NY scene. For having not been there long, recognition by Lincoln Center and The New York Times is pretty good.
Topics: Bartok Sonata for 2 Pianos and 2 Percussion, Creativity, Andy Akiho Ping Pong Concerto, Facebook questions.
Topics: Bartok Sonata for 2 Pianos and 2 Percussion, Creativity, Andy Akiho Ping Pong Concerto, Facebook questions.
0:00 Intro and hello
1:04 Ben: Bela Bartok’s “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion” (70th Anniversary)
17:23 Johnny Davidson: You make A LOT of clean recordings. Any pro tips on how to always hit the correct notes on recording day?
19:51 Megan: Andy Akiho’s “Ping Pong Concerto”
26:22 Working with Andy Akiho
28:13 Making music videos
30:47 Francisco Perez: From a repertoire standpoint, what is your balance for performing/learning old works vs. commissioning new works?
33:16 Will Marinelli: Tell us some of the most unusual hobbies of the guys in Sandbox. Yourself included!
35:10 Sandbox Percussion
36:56 Carlos Johnson: What are some of the most “rewarding” pieces you’ve ever played (solo and chamber ensemble)? Also, what were some of your most “rewarding” experiences at Yale, Peabody, and Manhattan School of Music?
39:45 Laurel: "Creativity" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, pt. 3 – childhood curiosity
45:57 Ian’s background
50:52 Eli Geruschat: What created the spark that ignited your decision to become a musician?
53:25 Nicholas Hall: In a time that’s so heavily saturated with percussion groups and new music, how do you find yourself creating your own unique voice as a performer?
56:37 Derek Frank: How do you create a fan base and get your name into the public? I assume there are plenty of performers who are great, but not well known.
58:16 Live performance vs. online videos
1:02:29 Wrap
