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Hi there! I hope you all stayed safe and healthy throughout this time.  After a long hiatus the impact.arte podcast is back and trying to catch up with all the exciting conversations in store for you!  I am especially stoked to do so with this conversation with an extraordinary contemporary violin maker from Germany: Julia Maria Pasch. I was lucky enough to be able to visit Julia at her workshop in Vienna back in 2019, at the Wagner Villa. This conversation was recorded in the same room where composer Richar Wagner worked on his opera Die Meistersinger von Nüremberg between 1863 and 1864.  As Julia tells us, there was a poignant evening concert taking place in this residence on the evening of 7th February 1864, with significance for the history of European music. Richard Wagner hosted the event for an exclusive group of artists living at the time in Vienna. Among them, a much younger Johannes Brahms.  Wagner, predicating on the Work of Art of the Future, while Brahms mastering "the old forms" (as Wagner himself declared that night). Listen to this introductory conversation for a taste of what is it like to live and work in a house with such signficance in the history of music. I continue the conversation with Julia in the second part of this episode to talk about her life as a successful contemporary violin maker. You can't miss it if you want to hear about what makes a Stradivari violin so special, and what it means in the context of contemporary violin making.  Cooming up soon!! I want to thank Julia for graciously hosting me at her workshop in the Wagner Villa to record this whole episode. Check out her web site here. Credits: Die Meistersinger Akt I Fanfare - Recorded live at the Bayreuther Festpielhaus in 2010. Sexttet in B Flat, J. Brahms, 2nd Mov, Opening fragment Violin I, by yours truly. #RichardWagner #Wagner #DieMeistersinger #WagnerVilla #Vienna #Luthier #ViolinMaking #Geigenbau #Geigenbauerin #Brahms #LuthierWorkshop #LuthierBench #Violin #Music #Opera #ClassicalMusic #WesternClassicalMusic #Strings #StringedInstruments #ChamberMusic #AbendKonzert

Welcome to the Sixth Episode of the impact.arte podcast!   I am excited to publish a great conversation with Katie Wyatt. Katie is the first Executive Director of El Sistema USA, the national network supporting the U.S. movement of El Sistema, with headquarters at Duke University. Katie is an accomplished musician, executive and innovator in social change through music. I can’t think of anybody better equipped to discuss about social impact in and through music with!   In the conversation, Katie provides an in-depth view of the philosophical underpinnings of the El Sistema approach, and she also shares useful insights for the practical implementation of an El Sistema-based music education project. Katie discusses the differences between El Sistema approach in the USA compared to other countries, and we also comment on the typical results that make an El Sistema project so impactful from a social perspective.   Katie also kindly shares experiences from her own career as a musician, and the differences of studying music in the USA and Europe. If you don’t know, Katie has also an inspiring TED Talk (which you can find it here https://youtu.be/_mmR9S1-V5I). She shares tips and advice on how to prepare for it, in case you find yourself in such situation!   As you can hear towards the end of the conversation, Katie mentions an event unmissable for anyone interested in learning more about El Sistema in the USA or to support any of its activities: the 2020 El Sistema USA National Symposium.   The 2020 symposium will take place in the heart of Downtown Durham between January 31 and February 02 2020 at the Durham Convention Center, with events also taking place at sites of El Sistema USA Member organization, Kidznotes, and El Sistema USA partner, Duke University. You can find more information on this event here: https://elsistemausa.org/symposium/.   Enjoy the conversation, and stay tuned for the upcoming episodes in 2020!   Marcelo   Intro performance: Katie Wyatt at TEDxCharlotte. (Credits TEDxCharlotte and kind permission from Katie).

Welcome to the Fifth Episode of the impact.arte podcast! I am so stoked to present to you a conversation with the amazing Sarah Joy.  I find difficult finding how to describe Sarah as an artist. If you browse through her YouTube channel, you will see her singing (both covers as well as her own songs), playing the cello, playing the piano, the guitar, the violin... simply amazing!  When I first came across her channel I was struck by the wealth of resources, advice and useful tips she provides in many of her tutorials. In the conversation, Sarah shares her journey so far, her tips and advice on how to prepare for auditions and studies at top-class music schools.  We discuss developing a practice routine and how students can step up their skills. If you are thinking about studying music or pursuing a musical career, you cannot miss this conversation! I am grateful to Sarah for generously letting me use some snippets from two of her videos and songs for the introduction and ending of this episode.  I wanted to give you an idea of what you can find in her YouTube channel and other social media.  You can find and enjoy Sarah's work here: Sarah's website: https://www.sarahjoymusic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahjoyrecordings Instagram: @sarahjoymusic Find Sarah on Spotify! Enjoy the conversation, and stay tuned for upcoming episodes! Marcelo Intro song: La Vie en Rose (Cover by Sarah Joy) Ending song: Special To Me (by Sarah Joy - live performance) (Both courtesy of Sarah Joy)

Bienvenidos al segundo episodio en español del impact.arte podcast!   Te interesa escuchar cómo llevar adelante un proyecto de educación musical? estás interesado o interesada en establecer un proyecto basado en el modelo de El Sistema de orquestas de Venezuela? O tal vez ya tienes en funcionamiento un proyecto de esta naturaleza, y te gustaría escuchar experiencias e ideas que puedan ser útiles para incrementar el impacto de tu iniciativa? Pues entonces, no te puedes perder este episodio!   ---   En este episodio tengo el gusto de presentarles una conversación con Francisco Garza, co-fundador de El Sistema México en la ciudad de Monterrey.   Francisco nos cuenta su experiencia de como llevar adelante y establecer un proyecto de educación musical basado en el modelo de El Sistema, en el cual se busca empoderar niños y jóvenes estudiantes en escuelas de la ciudad de Monterrey.   Durante la charla hablamos sobre diferentes aspectos importantes para implementar un proyecto de este tipo. Por ejemplo, sobre como llevar adelante estrategias de recaudación de fondos, iniciativas para obtener instrumentos musicales para los alumnos, hablamos sobre las funciones organizacionales necesarias para administrar este tipo de emprendimientos, sobre los recursos humanos y capacidades con las cuales se requiere contar, sobe los instrumentos legales necesarios, y otros aspectos relevantes para la implementación del proyecto.   Finalmente, Francisco presenta ejemplos de como El Sistema influyo positivamente en la vida de jóvenes y niños participantes en este proyecto allá en Monterrey, México. Ejemplos concretos hacen tangible el impacto de un proyecto de esta naturaleza, lo cual es un apoyo importante para cualquier campaña de recaudación de fondos.   Si te interesa obtener mas información sobre El Sistema México, puedes encontrar los links a su pagina en Facebook, canal de YouTube y cuenta en Instagram en la página o en la descripción de este episodio. Tanto en Facebook como en YouTube también podrás encontrar el video completo con la música incluida al inicio y conclusión de este episodio, así como otros videos en los que puedes observar a la orquesta de selección de El Sistema México en plena acción.   Desde el impact.arte podcast, un aplauso a todos los jóvenes que participan en El Sistema México, y en especial a quienes conforman su orquesta de selección. Un saludo en particular y felicitaciones a Rodrigo, Estrella y Mauricio. Estoy seguro que sus ejemplos serán fuente de inspiración para muchos otros jóvenes en proceso de descubrir su camino artístico.   Asimismo, un saludo especial a Francisco, y su socio Jose Camelo, por la excelente iniciativa. El mundo necesita mas emprendedores como ustedes!!   Espero que disfruten de la conversación, y en caso de preguntas y/o comentarios, no duden en ponerse en contacto a través del correo electrónico [email protected], or mediante instagram a @impact.arte.   Hasta la proxima!   Marcelo   --- --- ---   Notas y links:   La música empleada en la producción de este episodio es de propiedad de El Sistema México y fue ejecutada por alumnos participantes en dicho proyecto.   Summer Love: https://www.facebook.com/elsistemamexico/videos/1994235687315338/   Canon – Pachelbel: https://youtu.be/Od1ikb_Huw0   Pagina en Facebook de El Sistema México: https://www.facebook.com/elsistemamexico   Instagram: @elsistemamx   Canal en YouTube de El Sistema México: El Sistema Mx - https://youtu.be/A4wUUNJ6Ko4   Video en Facebook de Mauricio que se menciona en el episodio: https://www.facebook.com/riccardorivera/videos/o.179590392113219/10153059734854217/?type=2&theater

Hola! Bienvenidos a impact.arte podcast. Tengo el placer de ofrecerles el primer episodio en español de este canal, y nada mas y nada menos que con una notable violinista boliviana: Karin Cuellar Rendón, quien actualmente se encuentra haciendo un doctorado en la Academia Real de Música en Londres. Karin nos cuenta lo que significa crecer y decidir llevar adelante una carrera artística musical en un país en desarrollo, como es el caso de Bolivia. Los retos, y también las oportunidades. Y especialmente, la ruta por la que la llevaron la convicción, visión de largo plazo, y consecuencia con su razón de ser. Luego escucharán una fascinante descripción de la música y su rol durante la creación de la naciente república de Bolivia, allá durante la primera mitad del siglo 19. Karin nos cuenta sobre sus investigaciones y trabajo actual para traer a la luz un compositor relativamente perdido en las páginas de la historia, al menos en comparación con sus famosos contemporáneos europeos: Pedro Ximenez Abril Tirado. Estos son los links a algunos video en YouTube que logré encontrar de interpretaciones de las obras de este compositor. Pedro Ximenez Abril Tirado - Divertimiento op. 43 4to mov Pedro Ximenes Abril Tirado - Minueto nº 51 Pedro Ximénez Abrill Tirado - Divertimiento op. 52 4to Mov Denles un vistazo, ya que además de ser agradable de escuchar, es muy interesante observar la fusión de los estilos clásicos de origen europeo con temas musicales criollos y locales, que seguramente contribuyó posteriormente a la formación de los estilos musicales que ahora definen muchas melodías tradicionales en Bolivia y Perú. Y claro, por supuesto que también les sugiero dar un vistazo a los videos disponibles en YouTube con interpretaciones realizadas por Karin, asi como algunas entrevistas que le hicieron algunos medios de comunicación. Aquí les incluyo algunos links: Concerto for 2 violins in D minor (3rd mvt) by J. S. Bach A bit of Chaconne Karin Cuéllar será solista en la Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Bueno, espero disfruten de escuchar esta conversación! Saludos y hasta el próximo episodio! Marcelo

Welcome to the second episode of the impact.arte podcast!   I am happy to present to you an insightful and thought-provoking conversation with an accomplished and sought after soloist, chamber musician, teacher, and orchestra leader, the Canadian violinist Renée-Paule Gauthier.   Renee has won awards in several competitions, including the exclusive three-year loan of the Taft Stradivari violin in the 2009 edition of the Canada Council for the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank Competition. She tells us about this amazing experience during this conversation.   Renee is active on Instagram and Facebook (@mindoverfinger), where she regularly posts videos or messages that I consider relevant for anyone, regardless whether artists, students or others. To have an idea of her incredible artistry, I encourage you to check out her amazing performance of Bach’s Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in G Minor BWV 1001 on YouTube.   I first came across Renee’s work through Instagram, and her profile-name immediately caught my attention: Mind over Finger. I started following her, and soon realized how useful her insights can be to develop a deeper understanding of how our mindset influences the way we perform or show up, in musical performances, or in everything we do, for that matter.   This brings us to the concept of mindfulness, which Renee explains very well in this conversation. To complement Renee’s insights in this topic, you can find a comprehensive explanation and additional information from the University of Berkeley here, along with references to the benefits provided by the practice and use of mindfulness, according to several specialist research. Super interesting stuff and with the potential to enhance your life or whatever it is you do!   Here are some particularly interesting extracts from this page:   Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.   Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future.   According to this web site, many studies seem to have demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness, ranging from physical benefits, such as boosting the immune system and improving quality of sleep, to enhancing the ability to focus and concentrate, and social and interpersonal awareness.   Renee describes very eloquently how to apply and practice mindfulness when learning an instrument, or to enhance an artist’s technique and expression. I am sure everybody can benefit from applying Renee’s insights in their daily activities.   Some additional tips I came across on how to practice mindfulness include:   Pay close attention to your breathing, especially when you’re feeling intense emotions. Notice—really notice—what you’re sensing in a given moment, the sights, sounds, and smells that ordinarily slip by without reaching your conscious awareness. Recognize that your thoughts and emotions are fleeting and do not define you, an insight that can free you from negative thought patterns. Tune into your body’s physical sensations, from the water hitting your skin in the shower to the way your body rests in your chair. Find “micro-moments” of mindfulness throughout the day to reset your focus and sense of purpose. Mindful breathing, which involves bringing attention to the physical sensations of the breath as it flows in and out. Body scan, where you bring attention to different parts of your body in turn, from head to toe. The raisin exercise, where you slowly use all of your senses, one after another, to observe a raisin in great detail, from the way it feels in your hand to the way its taste bursts on your tongue

The Transformative Power of Music Welcome to the first episode on this channel!  This podcast is intended to provide a space for sharing knowledge, ideas, resources and insights for individual and collective empowerment, in and through music and the arts.  We will explore different aspects of an artistic journey and experience, from a life-long artistic career to pure enjoyment through appreciation and learning. While artists will be the core source of such knowledge and insights, this podcast will go beyond and reach out to others in a position to provide information that can serve as tools for growth and empowerment. With this in mind, I am thrilled to start this podcast by talking to Tricia Tunstall.  Tricia is an expert in "El Sistema", a system pioneered by Maestro José Antonio Abreu in Venezuela in the seventies. The worlwide El Sistema-inspired movement now includes over 380 separate programs in over 65 countries, with almost one million participating young people. Tricia has written and co-authored several books, most notably "Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music" and "Playing for Their Lives: The Global El Sistema Movement for Social Change Through Music". Tricia is also involved as Executive Editor in "The World Ensemble" and "The Ensemble Newsletter".  If you are a young musician, who is looking for opportunities to grow your career and have a positive impact on other people's lives, I strongly encourage you to visit these resources, and also check out Sistema Connect, for opportunities to connect with Sistema-related initiatives. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy the conversation with Tricia. And I look forward to presenting you the next episodes! Marcelo PS: Don't forget to subscribe!