Nathan Cole: Lessons From a 20-Year Journey to Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Описание: Violinist Nathan Cole was recently appointed concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra – remarkably, only the fourth violinist to hold this position in the last 104 years. He has been first associate concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2011, and previously held positions in the Chicago Symphony and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

In this episode, Nathan shares insights from his two-decade-long journey of auditioning for concertmaster positions. We explore the unique challenges and expectations of concertmaster auditions, and Nathan explains how he has evolved over the years and what he learned from audition setbacks. He also shares insights on his preparation process, and demonstrates an exercise which highlights the importance of clear musical intentions.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Initial Reflections
00:31 Becoming Concertmaster: A Journey
02:01 The Unique Challenges of Concertmaster Auditions
03:56 Understanding Orchestra Culture and Fit
06:10 Leadership and Trust in the Orchestra
08:03 Balancing Assertiveness and Respect
10:26 Learning from Feedback and Growth Opportunities
18:18 Preparation Strategies for Auditions
31:10 The Importance of Musical Intentions
37:45 Detailed Musical Preparation Techniques
47:56 Balancing Technical and Artistic Preparation
49:46 Final Thoughts and Resources

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NATHAN COLE
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NOA KAGEYAMA
Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and the Cleveland Institute of Music. A conservatory-trained violinist with degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard before pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology at Indiana University, he now specializes in working with performing artists, teaching them how to utilize sport psychology principles and more consistently perform up to their full abilities under pressure. Noa's work has appeared in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, CNN, Slate, WNYC radio, Strings Magazine, Musical America, and Lifehacker.

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