Over The Top Episode #004 with Cellist, Zlatomir Fung
Takeaways
Zlatimir Fung began playing the cello at a young age and received his formative musical training in the Boston area.
He had influential teachers, including a Suzuki teacher and Emmanuel Feldman, who helped shape his technique and musicality.
Zlatimir emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community in music, which he learned through the Suzuki method.
He believes that music is a language learned through imitation and that the score is an imperfect representation of the composer's idea.
Zlatimir values creating a deep relationship with the music when performing and aims to provide a rich and meaningful experience for the audience.
He has a diverse taste in repertoire and is fascinated by the music of Joseph Marie Clement Ferdinand dell'Abaco. Zlatomir Fung enjoys playing Baroque music, particularly Joseph dell'Abaco's Caprices, which are improvisatory and virtuosic.
He discusses the challenges and motivation of performing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bach's music has shaped Fung's playing and taught him important techniques and skills.
Fung reflects on his most memorable performances and the joy and difficulty of being a musician.
His upcoming debut album features opera paraphrases for cello and piano, including his own arrangement of Janacek's Jänufa.
The conversation concludes with a sneak preview of Fung's performances of Gaspar Cassado's suite for solo cello and Rachmaninoff's cello sonata.
00:00 Introduction and Correction of Personal Information
02:58 Early Upbringing and Musical Training
04:56 Influential Teachers and Role Models
07:55 The Suzuki Method and Collaboration in Music
09:52 Music as a Language Learned Through Imitation
13:10 Creating a Deep Relationship with the Music
15:06 Fascination with Joseph Marie Clement Ferdinand dell'Abaco
21:30 Performing and Finding Motivation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
25:11 The Influence of Bach on Zlatomir Fung's Playing
28:25 Memorable Performances and the Challenges of Being a Musician
30:04 Opera Paraphrases: Zlatomir Fung's Upcoming Debut Album
39:13 Sneak Preview: Gaspar Cassado's Suite and Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata
Video versions of all episodes streaming on YouTube on the channel @ChristopherORiley360
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Christopher O'Riley's recording of J.S. Bach ~ The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I will be released physically and on all platforms on PARMA's Navona label on July 12.
6 May 2024
Over The Top Episode #003 with Classical Guitarist & Medical Research Scientist, Kang Min Shin
Kang Min Shin started learning classical guitar at a young age and participated in a national youth guitar competition in Korea. Despite low expectations, he tied for first place with a competitor who aspired to be a professional classical guitarist. This remarkable result motivated Kang Min to continue practicing and pursuing a career in music. Kang Min Shin talks about how he unexpectedly received attention from classical guitar teachers in Korea who wanted him to join a musical conservatory. However, he had to decide between pursuing music or academics, as the education system in Korea required him to specialize at a young age. He eventually made it to Juilliard Pre-College thanks to the support of his parents and the recommendation of his teacher, Tali Roth. Kang Min Shin discusses his experiences studying guitar and music theory at Juilliard Pre-College.
Video versions of all episodes streaming on YouTube on the channel @ChristopherORiley360
Reach us on our website, christopheroriley.com
Christopher O'Riley's recording of J.S. Bach ~ The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I will be released physically and on all platforms on PARMA's Navona label on July 12.
28 Apr 2024
Over The Top Episode #002 w/violinist, Bella Hristova
A deep dive into Bulgarian violin phenom, Bella Hristova, beginning with our own collaborations, her love of running and reading, her amazing growth professionally & personally.
Chapters
00:00 Collaborating on a Response to Xenophobia
16:29 Working with Jamie Laredo and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
41:24 Recording David Ludwig's Violin Concerto
54:32 The Beauty of Brahms: Bella's Latest Release
01:03:25 Over The Rainbow CLOSE.mp4
Video versions of all episodes streaming on YouTube on the channel @ChristopherORiley360
Reach us on our website, christopheroriley.com
Christopher O'Riley's recording of J.S. Bach ~ The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I will be released physically and on all platforms on PARMA's Navona label on July 12.
22 Apr 2024
Over The Top Episode #001 with Aaron Wolff
n this conversation, host Christopher O'Riley interviews cellist Aaron Wolff, discussing his musical and acting career. They talk about Aaron's experience acting in the Coen Brothers film 'A Serious Man' and his work in the Boston Symphony Concerto Competition. They also touch on Aaron's upbringing in a musical household and his studies in the Netherlands. The conversation explores Aaron's approach to Bach's music and his involvement in visual media and theater. Aaron shares his thoughts on the intersection of music and acting and his future projects. In this conversation, Christopher O'Riley and Aaron Wolff discuss various topics related to music and performance. They touch on the concept of combining the motivation of the character and the motivation of the performer in theatrical work. They also discuss the role of competitions in the development of artists and the challenges and benefits they bring. They explore the idea of celebrating and promoting individual artistry in classical music and the importance of personal expression. They also talk about Aaron's musical soirees and his love for the music of Arthur Russell.
Video versions of all episodes streaming on YouTube on the channel @ChristopherORiley360
Reach us on our website, christopheroriley.com
Christopher O'Riley's recording of J.S. Bach ~ The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I will be released physically and on all platforms on PARMA's Navona label on July 12.
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