Harp on that String Podcast

Harp on that String

Kimberly Houser
A podcast featuring conversations with musical artists about the state of the art of classical music and the unique journeys and wonderful rewards of following the arts.
Christopher Wicks: Composer and Organist
A deep conversation with a composer and organist about life lived with music composition. It is always interesting to talk to composers about their process and lives. A performance by Kimberly Houser Taylor of Christopher’s harp sonata’s second movement rounds out the program
Sep 7, 2020
53 min
Episode Two: Lisa Lipton, Clarinetist and Executive Director of Opera Theater Oregon
This episode is a lively discussion of musician guilt dreams, the pitfalls of music education, the joys of new music and Lisa’s unique perspective on running an arts organization. Also, answers to why do musicians wear all black and should we continue to do so. The episode ends with a performance of Kimberly Taylor’s Tango from Night Dances for harp and Clarinet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Aug 2, 2020
43 min
Episode 1: Christopher Noel, Conductor and Violinist
This episode is a wonderful, heartfelt discussion of two people who love their music and instruments as well as the joys and dramas of performing in symphony orchestras. Not to mention practicing and dealing with stage anxiety. Your host is professional harpist Dr. Kimberly Taylor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jul 25, 2020
46 min