Talking Shop | Artist Talks

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Welcome to Talking Shop, a series of fun conversations with consummate concert artists, composers, opera singers, and choreographers. Get cozy and learn from some of the best doing their craft! lisaruthmusic.substack.com (https://lisaruthmusic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Lisa Ruth Music

Category

arts · arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2026

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Improvisation, adopting a modern attitude towards classical music, piano | Laurens Patzlaff, pianist | REUNION

   Laurens Patzlaff (Professor of Piano Improvisation at the University of Music, Freiburg, Germany) is the only professor of piano improvisation I know of. His unique focus engages audiences around the world on a different level and expands people’s conceptions of what classical music is and also what it can be. His innate gift for improvisation provides insights into the future of classical music and a unique lens into the adventures that freedom of artistic expression can offer. — IN THIS EPISODE ■ Improvising an interlude between two orchestra pieces...is that even possible??? ■ The rising impact of classical music research in Europe ■ Research as a foundation for classical improvisation ■ What the growing trend of mixing genres means for the future of classical music ■ How classical music concerts are changing...for the better ■ The tools and structure that open the doors to improvisation — WATCH THIS EPIODE ON YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/oCrl5r03FyE) — LEARN MORE ABOUT LAURENS Website: https://laurenspatzlaff.com/ IG: @laurens_patzlaff — 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰: ■ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening ■ Loved this episode? A quick rating & review on Apple Podcasts helps so much more than you know — it only takes a minute! ■ Know someone who’d love this conversation? Share it with them! __ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬! Sign up for my free Substack to access subscriber-only episodes and get notified the moment a new one drops: http://lisaruthmusic.substack.com/subscribe (http://lisaruthmusic.substack.com/subscribe) __ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩/𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: Instagram: instagram.com/lisaruthmusic (http://instagram.com/lisaruthmusic) Substack: lisaruthmusic.substack.com (http://lisaruthmusic.substack.com/) Website: lisaruthmusic.com (http://lisaruthmusic.com/) — 🎶 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜?! It's from my debut album, Whitewater - The Whitewater Suite, III. Essence. Take a listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1uIyFvpHmqS21KBmVYqYaK?si=FqGPaZaTRfeEXqZexFjscw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=7995f6b3d7b64e0a) — 🫶 Talking Shop is branded, edited, and produced by Tiffany Valvo (http://tiffanyvalvo.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaruthmusic.substack.com (https://lisaruthmusic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   The role of stager and licensing director, Paul Taylor, Richmond Ballet | Richard Chen-See, stager | Ep. 32

   Richard Chen-See is a Jamaican-born dancer, stager, and educator. His primary roles are Licensing Director and Stager for the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation, where he oversees a corps of alumni charged with staging Paul Taylor’s works. Richard staged Taylor’s “Company B” on the dancers at Richmond Ballet for its 2026/2027 season (https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/3159/smg-richmondballet?_gl=1*thxq2s*_gcl_au*NzQ2NTQzNjA4LjE3ODkzMTQwODk.*_ga*MTMxMzE5Mjc3NS4xNzg5MzE0MDg5*_ga_NXYY45MSJ2*czE3ODkzMTQwODkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODkzMTQwODkkajYwJGwwJGgw&_ga=2.171574370.354769466.1789314089-1313192775.1789314089) opener, featuring “Company B,” the pas de deux from George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes,” and Andy Blankenbuehler’s “Remember Our Song.” IN THIS EPISODE ▪ The magnitude of being asked to stage Paul Taylor’s works... by Paul Taylor ▪ The clarity of classical foundational structure as a creative force ▪ An intricate description of the role of stager and licensing director for the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation ▪ The impact of being a three-time Fulbright Fellow recipient ▪ The foundational thread of education in Richard’s work ▪ How “Company B” came to be performed by Richmond Ballet ▪ Why “Company B” still speaks to audiences today ------ GET TICKETS to the Richmond Ballet’s “Moving Art One: Stars & Stripes”, happening until Sept 20, 2026 (https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/3159/smg-richmondballet?_gl=1*thxq2s*_gcl_au*NzQ2NTQzNjA4LjE3ODkzMTQwODk.*_ga*MTMxMzE5Mjc3NS4xNzg5MzE0MDg5*_ga_NXYY45MSJ2*czE3ODkzMTQwODkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODkzMTQwODkkajYwJGwwJGgw&_ga=2.171574370.354769466.1789314089-1313192775.1789314089) ------ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/_4BHWoVwww4) ------ LEARN MORE ABOUT RICHARD ▪ Paul Taylor Dance Company: https://paultaylordance.org/ ▪ Blog (Richard’s creative work & Fulbright Fellowships): https://www.blogger.com/profile/16157860466293898922 ▪ Instagram: @chensee ▪ Facebook: Richard Chen-See ----- 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰: ■ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening so new episodes land right in your feed. ■ Get exclusive Talking Shop Insider Episodes! Sign up for my free Substack to access subscriber-only episodes and get notified the moment a new one drops: ■ Loved this episode? A quick rating & review on Apple Podcasts helps so much more than you know — it only takes a minute! ■ Follow along on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: ■ Know someone who’d love this conversation? Share it with them! ----- 🎶 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜?! It’s from my debut album, Whitewater from The Whitewater Suite, III. Essence Take a listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1uIyFvpHmqS21KBmVYqYaK?si=FqGPaZaTRfeEXqZexFjscw&utm_source=copy-link) or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/whitewater/1849762670) ----- 🫶 Talking Shop is branded, edited, and produced by Tiffany Valvo (http://tiffanyvalvo.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaruthmusic.substack.com (https://lisaruthmusic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Malleable thinking, how opera is changing | Tasha Koontz, soprano | REUNION

   Native Hawaiian soprano Tasha Hokuao Koontz has been lauded by Parterre Box for possessing a “sumptuous, gleaming instrument in her hauntingly beautiful and provocative scene. Hearing her timbrally rich and even singing makes one hope that this soprano of promise can grow into a Verdian of distinction.” Broadway World describes her as lending her “accurate and powerful voice to a gallery of leading operatic ladies,” and Opera Wire praises her for her “secure, silvery high notes.” Tasha Koontz is an artist garnering attention from coast to coast and internationally. Equally comfortable on the concert stage, she has performed as a soloist with a long list of symphonies and chamber orchestras. Tasha is the first native Hawaiian soprano to have sung at the Metropolitan Opera. In 2026, she debuted the role of Hana Hooper Ha’alilio in the world premiere of “The Sheltering Tree” with Hawai’i Opera Theatre. Other recent debuts include the role of Berta in “The Barber of Seville” with San Diego Opera, “Fire Flowers,” a song cycle by Jordan Kuspa, and Tosca with the Opera Nacional de Chile. IN THIS EPISODE ■ The joy of premiering a role with the opera company of one’s native land ■ Tasha’s decision to move back home to San Diego ■ Changes that are happening with Opera in the United States ■ Understanding what your body needs that day... Tasha’s incredible definition of technique ■ Being malleable enough in your thinking that you can let your body do its job ------ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/atTA-2nidxQ) ------ LEARN MORE ABOUT TASHA Website: IG: @tashakoontzsoprano 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰: ■ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening so new episodes land right in your feed. ■ Get exclusive Talking Shop Insider Episodes! Sign up for my free Substack to access subscriber-only episodes and get notified the moment a new one drops: ■ Loved this episode? A quick rating & review on Apple Podcasts helps so much more than you know — it only takes a minute! ■ Follow along on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: ■ Know someone who’d love this conversation? Share it with them! ---------- 🎶 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜?! It’s from my debut album, Whitewater from The Whitewater Suite, III. Essence Take a listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1uIyFvpHmqS21KBmVYqYaK?si=FqGPaZaTRfeEXqZexFjscw&utm_source=copy-link) or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/whitewater/1849762670) ---------- 🫶 Talking Shop is branded, edited, and produced by Tiffany Valvo (http://tiffanyvalvo.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaruthmusic.substack.com (https://lisaruthmusic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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5.0 / 5

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