A podcast for oboists about reed making. Each episode features a leading oboist and does a deep dive into a question on every oboist's mind - how do I become a more successful reed maker? Hosted by Margaret Marco and Courtney Miller.
REED TALK Episode 30 features Alex Liedtke, principal oboist of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. In this episode, Alex discusses tips for successful audition preparation and shares some of his secrets for making reeds that produce a gorgeous tone. We even had a little time left over to chat about a local Montréal delicacy! Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso performed by Courtney Miller; Fantasia No. 2 in A minor by Telemann; and Le Prudent from Cinquième Suitte by Jean-François Boüin performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.
24 Sept 2025
Episode 29 - Nermis Mieses
REED TALK Episode 29 features Dr. Nermis Mieses who is the Associate Professor of Oboe at Michigan State University and on the faculty of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. In this episode, we have an eye-opening discussion about the benefits of using a cane hardness tester to increase your reed making success…something our bassoon friends have been doing for years! Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso performed by Courtney Miller; CPE Bach Sonata in A minor, Wq. 132, H.562, II. Allegro, performed by Nermis Mieses; and Le Prudent from Cinquième Suitte by Jean-François Boüin performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote. Listen where you listen or (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2F42900143%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rHNCEvZMX5MjNTgzH36_bLhigz8j9PmC8Su0kXuBhjYAfo78pNuYZGzo&h=AT34MCEfF-qEL8f2U4ov4PZfoiOUK1WoYkqxKDvptHHg0VHsw_q-iezGfgxWN_RNJc3NwuFgAw7M9Q_5wP0e5QtRwaMaLCmCBKz4CqD3ZB0K4kHy_zHKBeWEcGpKXAwS5L5mo6Y&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT0_CUQXDObTyLJtdOOZEwDDRHeloLNH1ibSnobxGsjPyROfWLJHY2p-0W0Tx4vFwPfXiRn-i5BADAVu_f_McuaYEM3JrIGUkEUTWYcW1HG3Oz4goMUfM0RyuIMrNE5EIrEc)at https://www.spreaker.com/show/reed-talk (https://www.spreaker.com/show/reed-talk)
27 Jun 2025
Episode 28 - Celeste Johnson
REED TALK Episode 28 features Celeste Johnson Frehner who is the Professor of Oboe at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory, where she is an active performer, pedagogue, clinician, and presenter. In this episode, Celeste discusses being wary of changing your variables, the importance of sharpening your knife (and how to do it,) and making sure your heart is in the right place. Music excerpts: Sonata for Oboe and Piano, mvt III by Grażyna Bacewicz performed by Celeste Johnson, oboe and Karen Savage, piano; Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso performed by Courtney Miller; and Le Prudent from Cinquième Suitte by Jean-François Boüin performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
17 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
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