Inside the Notes

Tenor, Ernesto Ramirez, sits down with Inside the Notes to recount his amazing journey from conservatory trained clarinetist, to tenor.

Hollywood studio legend, Sheridon Stokes, tells us about his 50+ year career as a studio flute player. He has played on countless films and his stories remind us of how much the studio industry has changed over the years.

Clive Greensmith is the cello and chamber music professor at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, CA. He was also a member of the Tokyo String Quartet for 14 years. In this interview you will enjoy stories from his childhood and his journey to the Tokyo String Quartet. He is currently a champion of the newly recovered Pál Hermann cello concerto, and gives us great insight on special projects like this one.

British pianist, Philip Edward Fisher, sat down with Inside the notes to discuss his journey as a solo pianist and chamber musician. He tells stories about working with John Corigliano and Maxim Shostakovich, and beautifully articulates the importance of intention in music.

Joe Robinson, retired principal oboe of the New York Philharmonic, has been a leader in the woodwind community for over 30 years. His engaging storytelling will captivate you as he recalls his early music education, special moments in the New York Philharmonic, and a unique bond he had with Marcel Tabuteau.

Joe Robinson, retired principal oboe of the New York Philharmonic, has been a leader in the woodwind community for over 30 years. His engaging storytelling will captivate you as he recalls his early music education, special moments in the New York Philharmonic, and a unique bond he had with Marcel Tabuteau.

Inside the Notes visits with David Shifrin, on-site at Chamber Music NW. David is a world class performer, teacher, and chamber music pioneer. In this episode we discuss his career, influential mentors, defining musical moments, and the important steps it took for him to reach his musical goals.

Berlin Philharmonic concertmaster, Noah Bendix-Balgley, joins us for a chat about life in Berlin, his journey to becoming a concertmaster, new projects, and thoughts on the role of musicians in today's world.

Inside the Notes sits down with Spanish guitar virtuoso, Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Here we discuss exciting new projects,our connection to music, stories from his teachers and mentors, and his purpose as a musician in today's world.

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Michael Palmer, artistic director of the Bellingham Festival of Music, shares stories of his life and musical influence during his prolific career. On the 25th anniversary of the festival, we look back at the festival's journey, as well as the mentors and artists who shaped Maestro Palmer's early musical studies.