A Stick With A Point https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com Andrew Constantine interviews celebrities from behind the scenes in the classical music industry in "A Stick With A Point". This innovative and thought provoking podcast turns the spotlight on composers, directors, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more! Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:37:44 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Arts:Performing Arts 1440 episodic Andrew Constantine interviews celebrities from behind the scenes in the classical music industry in ”A Stick With A Point”. This innovative and thought provoking podcast turns the spotlight on composers, directors, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more! “A Stick With A Point” goes beyond the glib and the glamour of the classical music business, avoiding clichés as much as possible and explores the vast, extended network that makes the industry hang together. Andrew Constantine Andrew Constantine No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9498791/AStickWithAPoint_Logo_1400x1400_Knockout_Burgundy_AC.jpeg A Stick With A Point https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com 144 144 A chat with Thumper! A chat with Thumper! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-chat-with-thumper/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-chat-with-thumper/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:37:44 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/5fffc810-89fe-3148-a1b7-745685723e57 Andy Smith is so much more than just a timpanist. I loved our chat here about his decades with the great Philharmonia Orchestra in London, how he got there, what some of the glory times were and, what he thinks of the current state of affairs!

]]> Andy Smith is so much more than just a timpanist. I loved our chat here about his decades with the great Philharmonia Orchestra in London, how he got there, what some of the glory times were and, what he thinks of the current state of affairs!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 3056 33 full Orli Shaham - A lot more than just Mozart! Orli Shaham - A lot more than just Mozart! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/orli-shaham-a-lot-more-than-just-mozart/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/orli-shaham-a-lot-more-than-just-mozart/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2025 22:32:59 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/adeb04cf-9a95-37dd-93c6-6b885141048a Orli Shaham is one of the brightest stars on the musical stage today. Not only a wonderful pianist and expressive performer, she is one of the sharpest music minds I know. I always learn from talking with her, and it's always fun!

]]> Orli Shaham is one of the brightest stars on the musical stage today. Not only a wonderful pianist and expressive performer, she is one of the sharpest music minds I know. I always learn from talking with her, and it's always fun!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2822 32 full Emerson Quartet violinist Philip Setzer - a founding member of this legendary ensemble! Emerson Quartet violinist Philip Setzer - a founding member of this legendary ensemble! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/emerson-quartet-violinist-philip-setzer-a-founding-member-of-this-legendary-ensemble/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/emerson-quartet-violinist-philip-setzer-a-founding-member-of-this-legendary-ensemble/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:47:27 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/99cf5421-f8fc-3894-8b6b-42914ff9f3f5 With tales of George Szell, Oscar Shumsky and over fifty years as a violinist in the revered Emerson Quartet, Philip Setzer is full of tales, reminiscences and boundless energy and ideas for his new role as Artistic Director of Vermont's Manchester Music Festival.

]]> With tales of George Szell, Oscar Shumsky and over fifty years as a violinist in the revered Emerson Quartet, Philip Setzer is full of tales, reminiscences and boundless energy and ideas for his new role as Artistic Director of Vermont's Manchester Music Festival.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 3354 31 full Moray Welsh - more than a great cellist. Moray Welsh - more than a great cellist. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/moray-welsh-more-than-a-great-cellist/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/moray-welsh-more-than-a-great-cellist/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:49:47 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/3e6a83aa-fa0a-3683-a32c-37410c3c004c Moray Welsh is one of the UK's most distinguished musicians. In this podcast he describes his musical life's journey, how he came to meet and be championed by Benjamin Britten, studies with Rostropovich in Moscow and his time as Principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.

]]> Moray Welsh is one of the UK's most distinguished musicians. In this podcast he describes his musical life's journey, how he came to meet and be championed by Benjamin Britten, studies with Rostropovich in Moscow and his time as Principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 3008 30 full The Italian Maestro! The Italian Maestro! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-italian-maestro/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-italian-maestro/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:31:05 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/f81b71d3-7f6e-3587-8025-bcd3845ca31a The wonderful Italian conductor, Carlo Rizzi shares memories, ideas and experiences about music making in general and, about conducting in some of the world's great opera houses in particular!

]]> The wonderful Italian conductor, Carlo Rizzi shares memories, ideas and experiences about music making in general and, about conducting in some of the world's great opera houses in particular!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2833 29 full Mark Hanson, via Houston and San Francisco, President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Mark Hanson, via Houston and San Francisco, President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/mark-hanson-via-houston-and-san-francisco-president-and-ceo-of-the-baltimore-symphony-orchestra/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/mark-hanson-via-houston-and-san-francisco-president-and-ceo-of-the-baltimore-symphony-orchestra/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:47:41 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/7bedaf8a-0b6d-3d5a-996a-36a8c9ebb40c Following stints in a similar role at the Houston and San Francisco Symphony orchestras, Mark Hanson is the recently appointed President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony.

In this podcast he articulates a passionately held vision for the future not only of the BSO, but orchestras throughout the US.

]]> Following stints in a similar role at the Houston and San Francisco Symphony orchestras, Mark Hanson is the recently appointed President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony.

In this podcast he articulates a passionately held vision for the future not only of the BSO, but orchestras throughout the US.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2344 28 full JoAnn Falletta JoAnn Falletta https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/joann-falletta/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/joann-falletta/#comments Thu, 04 May 2023 15:42:53 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/77c0807c-6e0f-36f9-bf1b-25ecf9406688 JoAnn is one of the most beloved and enterprising of all conductors working today. She's enjoyed spectacular success during her tenures as music director at a number of orchestras, and is just a delight to be around!

]]> JoAnn is one of the most beloved and enterprising of all conductors working today. She's enjoyed spectacular success during her tenures as music director at a number of orchestras, and is just a delight to be around!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2223 27 full A Life at the Helm! A Life at the Helm! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-life-at-the-helm/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-life-at-the-helm/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:08:56 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/584f559e-81b5-3b0c-a3dd-c23f2e95da39 Paul Meecham, one of the industry's most distinguished leaders reflects on a lifetime managing orchestras in both the USA and UK.

]]> Paul Meecham, one of the industry's most distinguished leaders reflects on a lifetime managing orchestras in both the USA and UK.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2115 26 full Jeremy Rothman and Philadelphia’s new ’Golden Age’. Jeremy Rothman and Philadelphia’s new ’Golden Age’. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jeremy-rothman-and-philadelphia-s-new-golden-age/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jeremy-rothman-and-philadelphia-s-new-golden-age/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:30:51 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/8c6839d3-4139-3c1a-acf2-627aa9ee7627 Jeremy Rothman, Chief Programming Officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, guides us through his role in the orchestra's new "Golden Age'.

]]> Jeremy Rothman, Chief Programming Officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, guides us through his role in the orchestra's new "Golden Age'.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1757 25 full Conductor Spotlight - James Judd Conductor Spotlight - James Judd https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/conductor-spotlight-james-judd/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/conductor-spotlight-james-judd/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:38:41 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/df6ff8f1-bf49-3cde-8613-a12336233130 Let’s hear it from conductors! 

In an occasional departure from the usual A Stick with a Point format I’ve been interviewing a few of my conductor friends and getting their thoughts on the state of the business and what the future might hold, as well as a few more practical matters; “What is the role of an orchestra in a community? How do orchestras in different parts of the world survive and get their funding? Will there be an audience for symphonic music in the future and how do we nurture it? Is the notion of ‘relevance’ a transitory red herring?

My first guest is the wonderful James Judd whose views are not only well considered but inspiring and, well full of that much-overlooked attribute, “common sense”. 

I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope you do too!

]]> Let’s hear it from conductors! 

In an occasional departure from the usual A Stick with a Point format I’ve been interviewing a few of my conductor friends and getting their thoughts on the state of the business and what the future might hold, as well as a few more practical matters; “What is the role of an orchestra in a community? How do orchestras in different parts of the world survive and get their funding? Will there be an audience for symphonic music in the future and how do we nurture it? Is the notion of ‘relevance’ a transitory red herring?

My first guest is the wonderful James Judd whose views are not only well considered but inspiring and, well full of that much-overlooked attribute, “common sense”. 

I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope you do too!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2559 24 full Strads, Guarneris and the world of great violins! Strads, Guarneris and the world of great violins! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/strads-guarneris-and-the-world-of-great-violins/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/strads-guarneris-and-the-world-of-great-violins/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:01:19 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/af517f21-5db2-35ef-b98e-285450ab3028 Andrew Constantine false No 3020 23 full Jeffrey Sharkey - Principal of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Jeffrey Sharkey - Principal of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jeffrey-sharkey-principal-of-the-royal-conservatoire-of-scotland/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jeffrey-sharkey-principal-of-the-royal-conservatoire-of-scotland/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 22:36:33 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/8c03278a-6b9b-3f9e-9cb6-fb4df48c4713 An inspiring interview with a musician who is truly leading the way into the future for young artists and re-imagining the landscape for performers.

]]> An inspiring interview with a musician who is truly leading the way into the future for young artists and re-imagining the landscape for performers.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2070 22 full Kathy Schuman and the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts! Kathy Schuman and the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/kathy-schuman-and-the-caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/kathy-schuman-and-the-caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:31:51 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/123c9979-844c-3ee2-94fe-8077c8651c5d Kathy Schuman, Vice President & Artistic Director of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in New York shares some of the delights, challenges and stresses that go hand in hand with running one of the US's most respected and admired performing Arts Centers.

]]> Kathy Schuman, Vice President & Artistic Director of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in New York shares some of the delights, challenges and stresses that go hand in hand with running one of the US's most respected and admired performing Arts Centers.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2165 21 full Violins of Hope co-founder Avshi Weinstein Violins of Hope co-founder Avshi Weinstein https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/violins-of-hope-co-founder-avshi-weinstein/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/violins-of-hope-co-founder-avshi-weinstein/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:17:15 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/514e932e-9c64-33ec-bd62-14d3428e12a8 Avshi Weinstein, co-founder of the amazing Violins of Hope project - rescued and restored string instruments from the Holocaust - tours the world with his story telling collection. Grim as the reality of that period was, the humbling humility with which these tales are recounted is truly uplifting.

]]> Avshi Weinstein, co-founder of the amazing Violins of Hope project - rescued and restored string instruments from the Holocaust - tours the world with his story telling collection. Grim as the reality of that period was, the humbling humility with which these tales are recounted is truly uplifting.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2238 20 full Simon Eadon - the man behind the controls for fifty years! Simon Eadon - the man behind the controls for fifty years! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/simon-eadon-the-man-behind-the-controls-for-fifty-years/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/simon-eadon-the-man-behind-the-controls-for-fifty-years/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:07:02 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/a692b3ed-11bd-30d9-be36-7369df178cc2 Simon Eadon is one of the most respected and successful recording engineers of today and has been at the controls of countless great recordings of classical music. Despite all this he still claims one of the most important attributes necessary is the ability to brew a good cup of tea!

]]> Simon Eadon is one of the most respected and successful recording engineers of today and has been at the controls of countless great recordings of classical music. Despite all this he still claims one of the most important attributes necessary is the ability to brew a good cup of tea!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2532 19 full Lowering the Tone and Raising the Roof - the story of Raymond Gubbay. Lowering the Tone and Raising the Roof - the story of Raymond Gubbay. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/lowering-the-tone-and-raising-the-roof-the-story-of-raymond-gubbay/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/lowering-the-tone-and-raising-the-roof-the-story-of-raymond-gubbay/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:18:33 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/687c66ff-c07d-332d-92d3-16667e0cf7e0 Raymond Gubbay, the only man I know who ever made money out of classical music and, introduced tens of thousands of people to this glorious art shares candid stories about the journey that took him there!

]]> Raymond Gubbay, the only man I know who ever made money out of classical music and, introduced tens of thousands of people to this glorious art shares candid stories about the journey that took him there!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2848 18 full Beethoven and Jonathan DelMar - quite a team! Beethoven and Jonathan DelMar - quite a team! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/beethoven-and-jonathan-delmar-quite-a-team/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/beethoven-and-jonathan-delmar-quite-a-team/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:20:18 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/3ca26e02-200a-31f0-bc3d-31fb29b5aa2b Leading Beethoven scholar Jonathan DelMar gives us the lowdown on his celebrated excavations into the mistakes, misprints and misreadings of some of the greatest orchestral masterpieces and, how to deal with them!

]]> Leading Beethoven scholar Jonathan DelMar gives us the lowdown on his celebrated excavations into the mistakes, misprints and misreadings of some of the greatest orchestral masterpieces and, how to deal with them!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2234 17 full Jessica Brennan - Director of the Menuhin Competition and Donatella Flick/LSO Conducting Competition Jessica Brennan - Director of the Menuhin Competition and Donatella Flick/LSO Conducting Competition https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jessica-brennan-director-of-the-menuhin-competition-and-donatella-flicklso-conducting-competition/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jessica-brennan-director-of-the-menuhin-competition-and-donatella-flicklso-conducting-competition/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:43:02 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/0099dee0-06aa-3f39-b6b1-9c9bad68dae5 Director of both the Donatella Flick/LSO Conducting Competition and Menuhin Competition, Jessica Brennan, gives the low down on how these celebrated events come together, what their role is and challenging moments en route!

]]> Director of both the Donatella Flick/LSO Conducting Competition and Menuhin Competition, Jessica Brennan, gives the low down on how these celebrated events come together, what their role is and challenging moments en route!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2343 16 full Sir James MacMillan Sir James MacMillan https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/sir-james-macmillan/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/sir-james-macmillan/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:43:42 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/de40e2b1-da66-3c38-a243-518d309098ff The great composer Sir James MacMillan discusses his formative years and shares thoughts on composing techniques, sources of inspiration, his festival in Ayrshire and...electric pencil sharpeners!

]]> The great composer Sir James MacMillan discusses his formative years and shares thoughts on composing techniques, sources of inspiration, his festival in Ayrshire and...electric pencil sharpeners!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2345 15 full Andrew Jowett - Symphony Hall's man at the helm for over 25 years! Andrew Jowett - Symphony Hall's man at the helm for over 25 years! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/andrew-jowett-symphony-halls-man-at-the-helm-for-over-25-years/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/andrew-jowett-symphony-halls-man-at-the-helm-for-over-25-years/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:57:29 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/09e5c0ef-6919-300e-9b27-6e24eaae991e Andrew Jowett, the former, and longtime, director of one of the greatest concert halls in the world recounts the hurdles jumped and the deals made to make Symphony Hall in Birmingham a reality and, the joys that came for so many with the countless world-class artists that graced its stage!

]]> Andrew Jowett, the former, and longtime, director of one of the greatest concert halls in the world recounts the hurdles jumped and the deals made to make Symphony Hall in Birmingham a reality and, the joys that came for so many with the countless world-class artists that graced its stage!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 3331 14 full BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Director, Dominic Parker - A Man For All Seasons BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Director, Dominic Parker - A Man For All Seasons https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra-director-dominic-parker-a-man-for-all-seasons/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra-director-dominic-parker-a-man-for-all-seasons/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:11:04 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/7d8a0395-88b7-3c45-8b4b-d55a9cbdbcc9 BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Director, Dominic Parker is my inspiring guest on this episode. Not only does he rise to the challenges of running one of the finest orchestras in the UK on a daily basis, he also is full of vision, progressive solutions and practical approaches. His is a no-nonsense approach based on real world values. Terrific listening! 

]]> BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Director, Dominic Parker is my inspiring guest on this episode. Not only does he rise to the challenges of running one of the finest orchestras in the UK on a daily basis, he also is full of vision, progressive solutions and practical approaches. His is a no-nonsense approach based on real world values. Terrific listening! 

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2703 13 full Nancy Laturno Nancy Laturno https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/nancy-laturno/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/nancy-laturno/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:24:57 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/024dc5ff-70fd-34e2-9546-3c4a86399a70 Nancy Laturno, Mainly Mozart and a whole lot more than just a summer music festival in California!

]]> Nancy Laturno, Mainly Mozart and a whole lot more than just a summer music festival in California!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1890 12 full The One and Only, Robert deMaine! The One and Only, Robert deMaine! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-one-and-only-robert-demaine/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-one-and-only-robert-demaine/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:22:50 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/24383fae-83b4-3fe7-b71d-990267c89378 If you don't know the wonderful cellist Robert deMaine already, now's your chance. As Principal Cellist of the LA Philharmonic he not only holds one of the great orchestral posts in the business, he also gets to perform widely as a soloist and works regularly with the greatest musicians around. Not only will this be a fascinating listen for cellists, it will also keep those intrigued by the psychology of the musician enthralled!

]]> If you don't know the wonderful cellist Robert deMaine already, now's your chance. As Principal Cellist of the LA Philharmonic he not only holds one of the great orchestral posts in the business, he also gets to perform widely as a soloist and works regularly with the greatest musicians around. Not only will this be a fascinating listen for cellists, it will also keep those intrigued by the psychology of the musician enthralled!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 3600 11 full Stewart Goodyear - Breaking the House Rules! Stewart Goodyear - Breaking the House Rules! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/stewart-goodyear-breaking-the-house-rules/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/stewart-goodyear-breaking-the-house-rules/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:27:18 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/174e0fb7-4359-3cc4-9dbd-884900e0ad33 In this episode I'm breaking my own house rules by inviting a performing musician as my guest. But what a musician! Stewart Goodyear is a phenomenal pianist and composer with an ever positive outlook. He tells us all about his early upbringing and its challenges and speaks with huge energy about the 'wildest music in the world - classical music!'

He also talks about his passion for Beethoven which he continues to explore through his extensive recordings and a personal phenomenon, the 'Sonatathon'!

]]> In this episode I'm breaking my own house rules by inviting a performing musician as my guest. But what a musician! Stewart Goodyear is a phenomenal pianist and composer with an ever positive outlook. He tells us all about his early upbringing and its challenges and speaks with huge energy about the 'wildest music in the world - classical music!'

He also talks about his passion for Beethoven which he continues to explore through his extensive recordings and a personal phenomenon, the 'Sonatathon'!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1921 10 full Steinway's top man reveals all! Steinway's top man reveals all! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/steinways-top-man-reveals-all/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/steinways-top-man-reveals-all/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:01:00 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/47582610-e53c-3cff-8816-b6cf97db7336 Ulrich Gerhartz is Steinway's top man in London when it comes to getting the very best out of their legendary instruments. In our chat he describes just what it takes not only to get the pianos in 'tip-top' condition, but also manage the expectations and demands of some of the world's finest virtuosi.

]]> Ulrich Gerhartz is Steinway's top man in London when it comes to getting the very best out of their legendary instruments. In our chat he describes just what it takes not only to get the pianos in 'tip-top' condition, but also manage the expectations and demands of some of the world's finest virtuosi.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2478 9 full Jennifer Higdon - The world's most performed living composer. Jennifer Higdon - The world's most performed living composer. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jennifer-higdon-the-worlds-most-performed-living-composer/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/jennifer-higdon-the-worlds-most-performed-living-composer/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:26:32 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/cf31a0fb-1fa3-3bf9-958a-c2c1d5fc87ea In this fabulously informative and lively interview, Jennifer Higdon, the world's 'busiest' composer, offers insights not only into her inspirations and motivations but also her working practice and outlook on the music business. The various detours around reviewers and critics make it even more engaging!

]]> In this fabulously informative and lively interview, Jennifer Higdon, the world's 'busiest' composer, offers insights not only into her inspirations and motivations but also her working practice and outlook on the music business. The various detours around reviewers and critics make it even more engaging!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2062 8 full The Legendary Henry Fogel The Legendary Henry Fogel https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-legendary-henry-fogel/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/the-legendary-henry-fogel/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:35:17 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/4b460d82-ac18-30da-9c62-5a0701a8d67a Henry Fogel has managed the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony in DC and the American Symphony Orchestra League in a career that began in the 1960s. He's still a force of nature and as active as ever! Fervent in his beliefs and with all the statistics to back up his arguments, chatting with Henry is never dull!

]]> Henry Fogel has managed the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony in DC and the American Symphony Orchestra League in a career that began in the 1960s. He's still a force of nature and as active as ever! Fervent in his beliefs and with all the statistics to back up his arguments, chatting with Henry is never dull!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2996 7 full Eleanor Hope - Music, Management and Menuhin Eleanor Hope - Music, Management and Menuhin https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/eleanor-hope-music-management-and-menuhin/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/eleanor-hope-music-management-and-menuhin/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:55:37 -0400 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/c78b9f69-e280-3950-bb74-e1e9d70840d1 The highly respected artist manager Eleanor Hope recounts her many years in the business and her time as the great Yehudi Menuhin's manager. Along the way our conversation dwells on the current state of the music business, its colourful past and optimism for the future. Nothing misses Eleanor's perceptive gaze!

]]> The highly respected artist manager Eleanor Hope recounts her many years in the business and her time as the great Yehudi Menuhin's manager. Along the way our conversation dwells on the current state of the music business, its colourful past and optimism for the future. Nothing misses Eleanor's perceptive gaze!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2215 6 full Episode 4 - John Gilhooly of London's Wigmore Hal Episode 4 - John Gilhooly of London's Wigmore Hal https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/episode-4-john-gilhooly-of-londons-wigmore-hal/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/episode-4-john-gilhooly-of-londons-wigmore-hal/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2020 18:24:53 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/7459b5d2-9d12-324f-a6be-0767398cedd6 John Gilhooly is the inspirational force behind one of the great recital venues in the world, Wigmore Hall in London. In this interview he not only speaks to the current challenges they are facing there, but also offers a fascinating insight to his personal philosophy of audience engagement. Head over to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Google to hear all about it!

]]> John Gilhooly is the inspirational force behind one of the great recital venues in the world, Wigmore Hall in London. In this interview he not only speaks to the current challenges they are facing there, but also offers a fascinating insight to his personal philosophy of audience engagement. Head over to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Google to hear all about it!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1952 5 full Episode 3 - Stacy Garrop, a composer with a tale to tell. Episode 3 - Stacy Garrop, a composer with a tale to tell. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/episode-3-stacy-garrop-a-composer-with-a-tale-to-tell/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/episode-3-stacy-garrop-a-composer-with-a-tale-to-tell/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:32:48 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/fb3bb1a0-e23a-3a28-a4e8-22fa0221ec50 Award winning composer Stacy Garrop is rapidly becoming loved and admired for her energetic and engaging musical language. In this interview she traces her path to finding her musical independence.

]]> Award winning composer Stacy Garrop is rapidly becoming loved and admired for her energetic and engaging musical language. In this interview she traces her path to finding her musical independence.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 2057 4 full Classical Music on the Public Airwaves! Classical Music on the Public Airwaves! https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/classical-music-on-the-public-airwaves/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/classical-music-on-the-public-airwaves/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:45:22 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/873a69f2-46f0-3778-8d1a-4f61268a7107 Jonathan Palevsky is a source of inspiration and joy to all of his listeners. Listen here to find out what makes classical music work on the public airwaves.

]]> Jonathan Palevsky is a source of inspiration and joy to all of his listeners. Listen here to find out what makes classical music work on the public airwaves.

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1488 3 full Keener! Record producer extraordinaire. Keener! Record producer extraordinaire. https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/keener-record-producer-extraordinaire/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/keener-record-producer-extraordinaire/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2020 20:44:33 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/7e0bb4e8-ca20-32f7-ab65-fe9a264b3db5 Andrew Keener is one of the finest and most sought after record producers in the classical music business. In this conversation AC and AK discuss what it takes to help some of the most distinguished artists in the world shape their performances  for posterity, how you get there in the first place and what to do when things are getting a little tense!

]]> Andrew Keener is one of the finest and most sought after record producers in the classical music business. In this conversation AC and AK discuss what it takes to help some of the most distinguished artists in the world shape their performances  for posterity, how you get there in the first place and what to do when things are getting a little tense!

]]> Andrew Constantine false No 1738 2 full A Stick With A Point - Introduction A Stick With A Point - Introduction https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-stick-with-a-point/ https://astickwithapoint.podbean.com/e/a-stick-with-a-point/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:51:37 -0300 astickwithapoint.podbean.com/13f043a2-1d93-3491-af24-b1ae3dfad3cd Conductor Andrew Constantine introduces his new series of interviews with luminaries from behind the scenes in the classical music industry. Celebrity composers, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more, turn the spotlight on the inner workings of this mysterious world in A Stick With A Point.

]]> Conductor Andrew Constantine introduces his new series of interviews with luminaries from behind the scenes in the classical music industry. Celebrity composers, record producers, venue managers, radio broadcasters and many more, turn the spotlight on the inner workings of this mysterious world in A Stick With A Point.

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