Sunday Baroque Conversations 18: Simone Dinnerstein

Sunday Baroque Conversations 18: Simone Dinnerstein

Author: Suzanne Bona January 14, 2011 Duration: 29:00
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein made a big splash in 2007 with her recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Jan. 2011 brings her first recording for the Sony label, BACH: A Strange Beauty. The all-Bach recording includes the English Suite #3, transcriptions of three Chorale Preludes, and Keyboard Concertos #1 and #5. Once again, she demonstrates her artistry and her sensitivity to Bach's musical line and harmonic genius. Dinnerstein invited Suzanne Bona for a conversation in her parents' Brooklyn home, where she talked about her passion for Bach's music, her newest recording and her upcoming projects.

Behind every piece of music is a person with a story, and that’s where Sunday Baroque Conversations finds its rhythm. Host Suzanne Bona, familiar to listeners of her Sunday Baroque program, sits down with professional musicians who have dedicated their lives to their art. These aren’t just casual chats; they are deep, personal explorations of what it truly means to live a life in music. You’ll hear celebrated artists discuss the specific pieces that first ignited their passion, the formidable challenges of mastering centuries-old techniques, and the quiet triumphs that happen offstage. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the discipline and heart required for a performing career, offering a genuine, often surprising, look at the individuals behind the instruments. Each conversation feels like an intimate backstage pass, revealing the inspirations and vulnerabilities that fuel these exceptional performers. For anyone curious about the human dimension of classical and baroque music, Suzanne’s thoughtful interviews provide a rich and rewarding listen. You can find Sunday Baroque Conversations by searching its title in your favorite podcast app.
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 57: Kayoko Dan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:00
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 56: Kyle P. Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:00
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 55: David Maker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 54: David Greilsammer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:56
Brought up in Israel, the eldest child of two University Professors, David Greilsammer is a curious man. He is curious about music, of course. But he is also curious about the world in general: the environment, social is…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 53: Lara Downes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:40
California native Lara Downes was already studying piano at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a 5 year old! She grew up to be a virtuoso player with passionate curiosity and a voracious appetite for interesting…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 52: Ilya Finkelshteyn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:05
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 51: Brandon Patrick George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 50: Reginald Mobley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:35
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 49: Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:39
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 48: Julien Chauvin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
Violinist Julien Chauvin is a baroque music specialist who has studied with some of the world's prominent early music experts, including flutist Wilbert Hazelzet, cellist and viol player Jaap ter Linden and cellist Anner…