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Today's guest is Alex Mansour! Alex is a composer, cellist, and jazz pianist, and one of the true multi-hyphenates of Los Angeles. In this talk we discuss many issues related to the film music scene, the challenges facing the symphony (again lol), and many more issues.
We will announce exciting things during our 60th episode so stay tuned!
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Lucy Humphris and I sat down to talk about a great many things including the state of the arts, the attention economy (with comments on the great article by Ted Gioia), Chosen Vale, the decay of artistic education, and many more subjects.
We will close out the month with a conversation with LA composer/cellist/jazz pianist Alex Mansour.
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The news of the closure of the American Youth Symphony has sent shockwaves through the music community, especially in Los Angeles. AYS was not just another youth music program; it was a vital stepping stone for many musicians, offering a gateway into the competitive Los Angeles freelance scene. Alumni of AYS have gone on to become prominent figures in the classical music world, shaping the landscape of the industry.
The closure of AYS raises questions about the state of the classical music sector as a whole. Small non-profits like AYS often serve as the canaries in the coal mine, sensing industry challenges before larger institutions. Issues such as audience decline, shrinking patronage, and changing philanthropic priorities have plagued AYS and larger organizations alike.
While the loss of AYS is deeply felt, it also serves as a wake-up call for the classical music community. Moving forward, the industry needs to adapt and innovate, embracing new strategies to ensure its survival and relevance in the 21st century.
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Today's guest is Maggie Kilgour, she is Molson Professor of English Language and Literature at McGill University—my Alma Mater. She sat down to talk with me and Andres Caro about John Milton and his epic poem Paradise Lost.
Although this conversation is technically part of our "off-topic" series with Andres as co-host, the conversation is very much about the arts.
Paradise Lost is a central accomplishment of Western culture, and as such it is a book everyone should read at least once. I hope if you have never picked it up, this inspires you to do so!
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Otto Sauter is well-known as one of the world‘s leading trumpet soloists. As a specialist on the piccolo trumpet, the German musician has already appeared in all major concert halls.
Otto Sauter and I sat down to talk about his illustrious career as a trumpet soloist specializing in baroque music. We discuss many issues including the changing listening habits of current students, his World Brass Association, the genius of J.S. Bach, Thomas Stevens, and many more subjects.
This month we will release a talk about John Milton featuring Professor Maggie Kilgour (McGill University), an essay on a topic to be announced, and more. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!
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This conversation is a real treat. I talk with Conductor Ryan Bancroft, and trumpeters Edward Carroll, Dave Bilger, Dovas Lietuvninkas, and Bailey Paugh about the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar. We discuss the powerful environment, the unrivaled faculty, and many subjects about art making and directing a career in music in 2024.
We will close off January with our monthly conversation with Andres Caro where he will ask me questions about how to listen to classical music!
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In this solo episode we dive into the challenges that are facing the Los Angeles movie music industry as the decade evolves. I lay down the following as the main challenges facing the industry:
Changing fashions where less movies and TV shows use orchestras The (currently) unprofitable streaming platforms threaten the movie studios as a whole International markets favor competition Union protections favor a small number of musicians making loyalty unlikely AI & improving sound libraries will upend the industryFor a transcript of this episode, check out my website. Hope you enjoy this!
In a week I will release a conversation with Conductor Ryan Bancroft, and trumpeters Edward Carroll, Dave Bilger, Dovas Lietuvninkas, and Bailey Paugh about the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar. We close off the month with our monthly conversation with Andres Caro where he will ask me questions about how to listen to classical music!
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We launch this February with this conversation with economist Robert Flanagan professor emeritus at Stanford Business School, and author of the great book The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras. We discuss the effects of Baulmol's "Cost Disease" on performing arts organizations, the proclivity of orchestras towards "silver bullet solutions" to long-term issues, and many other topics surrounding the performing arts.
In a week I will be posting a solo episode discussing the economic challenges facing the Los Angeles movie and TV studio musicians with the advent of AI technologies and growing competition in international markets. This will be followed by a conversation with Conductor Ryan Bancroft, and trumpeters Edward Carroll, Dave Bilger, Dovas Lietuvninkas, and Bailey Paugh about the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar. We close off the month with our monthly conversation with Andres Caro where he will ask me questions about how to listen to classical music!
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We close out January with another Arts Salon "Off-Topic" with co-host Andres Caro (episode 45) featuring economist Tyler Cowen, leader of Marginal Revolution and host of Conversations With Tyler.
In our conversation, we delved into the art of thinking like an economist and how this mindset can shed light on various aspects of life. Tyler shared insights into the intersection of economics, music, and commercial culture, providing a unique perspective on the forces that shape our cultural landscapes.
Our discussion also took us on a global tour as we explored Tyler's experiences with travel and his observations on the economic landscapes of Argentina and Colombia. Unpacking the economic intricacies of these vibrant nations added a rich layer to our conversation, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the economic dynamics of other cultures.
Stay tuned for announcements about our exciting conversations coming in February!
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We continue this January with the return of Susana Castellanos to discuss the second generation of Olympian Gods (Athena, Hermes, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Ares....and Aphrodite...sort of).
Listen to episode 46 of the podcast to hear about the first generation of Olympian Deities. If you speak Spanish, also listen to Susana's podcast Relatos de Sherezade.
We will close out January with another Arts Salon "Off-Topic" with co-host Andres Caro (episode 45) featuring economist Tyler Cowen, leader of Marginal Revolution and host of Conversations With Tyler.
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Peter Evans returns to The Arts Salon to talk about his artistic practice, the cultish nature of "new music," the 30 Years War, Bach, John Coltrane, American education, music education, and how Peter is convinced the internet is just a fad (lol not really).
If you are unfamiliar with Peter, you can listen to episode 8 of the podcast to get acquainted with his work.
Later this month we release part 2 of my talk about Greek Mythology with Susana Castellanos where we discuss the second generation of Olympian Gods (for part 1 listen to Episode 46).
We will close out January with another Arts Salon "Off-Topic" featuring economist Tyler Cowen, leader of Marginal Revolution and host of Conversations With Tyler.
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Today we launch The Arts Salon Off-Topic, with cohost Andrés Caro! To get to know Andrés better, please listen to Episode 45 of the podcast. This new series within The Arts Salon will focus on many topics that intersect with the arts and sometimes don't.
Our first guest is political scientist Joshua Simon. We discuss his book The Ideology of Creole Revolution: Imperialism and Independence in American and Latin American Political Thought.
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This discussion with Dan Rosenboom deals with AI, the nature of creativity, love songs, and much more. Dan is an insanely creative musician in Los Angeles, an educator, and one of America's most important trumpet players and improvisers. To get to know Dan more check out episode 6 of The Arts Salon and check our his record label Orenda Record!
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This episode is the first of a series on Greek Mythology. This episode deals with the origins and characteristics of the first generation of the Olympian gods (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Hestia, & Demeter).
The conversation is with Susana Castellanos, professor of mythology at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia. She is also the host of the tremendous podcast Relatos de Sherezade. Coming soon we will discuss the second generation of Olympian gods.
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Why does the West matter to Andrés and me? Listen to this podcast.
Andrés Caro Borrero is a Colombian lawyer currently pursuing a J.S.D. at Yale Law School, where he also obtained his LL.M. degree in 2020 and for which he received the Henry Ralph Ringe Scholarship, after which he was a Fox Fellow for the year 2020-2021. He received the 2020 Barry S. Cohen Prize for the Best Paper on a Subject Related to Literature and the Law from Yale Law School.
Andrés is also de co-host of the podcast Terrenal which deals with the history and nature of ideas.
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Stanford Thompson is a musician and educator who serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Play On Philly and Founding Board Chairman of El Sistema USA and the National Instrumentalist Mentoring and Advancement Network. Recognized as a TED Fellow, Stanford believes that music is a powerful tool for positive personal and community change. Mr. Thompson serves on the faculty of the Global Leaders Program and regularly presents for major arts and business conferences, institutions, and stakeholders about leadership, entrepreneurship and social justice. As a principal of Goldsmith Strategies, he has guided the strategic development of dozens of organizations across the United States while collaborating with local and national initiatives to develop new strategies and programs that provide equitable access to the arts. As a professional trumpeter, Stanford has performed as a soloist and member with major orchestras around the world and continues to perform throughout the Philadelphia region. Stanford is a native of Atlanta, GA, a graduate of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program and holds degrees from The Curtis Institute of Music and the New England Conservatory’s Sistema Fellows Program.
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I talked to Chris Smith (SDSO) about the discipline required to succeed in the music industry and confronting hard truths.
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Aubre Hill is an international dance artist, choreographer, somatic teacher, and event producer. The artistic director of the Qabila Folkdance Company, Lumina Dance Co, and Beyajja Dance Theatre as well as a prolific performer, Aubre is known for her diverse stylings rooted in cultural understand and pushing the boundaries of expectations with innovation. With over twenty years of teaching experience, her classes, private training, and workshops are highly valued for their inclusion, rigor, and well rounded approach. A quintessential artist in everything she does…welcome to the journey!
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Ahmad Baset Azizi is one of the most inspiring human beings I have ever met. You can read some of his stories here or here. His story is truly rare in the circles most musicians in the United States move in, and his understanding of foreign affairs is refreshing and marked by the type of nuance that only someone who has seen the world's cruelty firsthand can possess. We discuss the situation in Afghanistan, his life through music, and his unique relationship with former Principal Trumpet (and guest of the Arts Salon) Dave Bilger. I look forward to many more of these conversations with my new friend Baset, whose company I enjoyed to thoroughly.
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Aaron Smith is a freelance trumpet player based in Los Angeles, CA. He also writes, arranges, and publishes music through his small business, TrumpetSmith Publishing (ASCAP).
As a freelance artist, Smith performs for live orchestral events, musical theatre, big band, motion pictures, television, and video games which have included ABC, BroadwayHD, Disney+, E3, Fathom Events, the Game Awards, Microsoft, PBS’ Live from Lincoln Center, Riot Games, Spike, Touchstone Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers. He has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Disney’s Encore!, Ellen, the LATE LATE Show, and The Voice. Ensemble appearances include the Hollywood Studio Symphony, John Daversa Progressive Big Band, LA Jazz Society All-Star Big Band, LADY GAGA Big Band, MUSE/IQUE, New West Symphony, the Industry, the OSCARS Governor’s Ball Orchestra, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Southeast Symphony, Southwest Chamber Music, Tucson Symphony, and wasteLAnd. In the LA theater world, Smith performs regularly at the Hollywood Pantages, Dolby, and La Mirada Theaters. He was invited as a guest solo artist to the International Trumpet Guild in 2006 and again as a member of the Hollywood Epic Brass in 2016.
Smith enjoys outreach work, private teaching, composing, and arranging. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music where he studied with James Thompson. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy.
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