We had the pleasure of meeting violinist Maia Jasper White very early on in our iCadenza journey; she was one of the first musicians we interviewed! That meeting led to an ongoing friendship as we realized that we had attended the same high school and had many other things in common. Around the time we … Read more
This episode features an interview with David Bamberger, an acclaimed stage director. He is the Artistic Director at the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Opera Program, and a founder of the Cleveland Opera, which he ran as General Director for 28 years. I was interested to speak with David to learn how he has navigated wearing … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life? In one life, you’re a musician; in another, you’re a fill-in-the-blank. Whether you’re a solo performer or part of an ensemble, whether you’re working full time or part time, whether you’re raising a family or just trying to take care of yourself — leading this … Read more
We met Ellen McSweeney at The SAVVY Musician in Action at the University of South Carolina in June 2015. Immediately, we were so impressed by her leadership, creativity, and encouraging attitude.She is a multi-faceted musician and creator, as well as a brilliant writer. After SAVVY ended, we became big fans of Ellen’s weekly newsletter, The … Read more
Ariadne Greif epitomizes the concept of how to find your niche. She’s an amazingly talented singer we work with through her involvement in SHUFFLE Concert, a group represented by Cadenza Artists. Ariadne is absolutely an original. She has a trademark, yet versatile, sound and is involved in some of the most fascinating projects we’ve come across, … Read more