Kelly Kasle

If you are a fan of the Berlin Philharmonic and wonder about the future livelihood of orchestras, today’s interview with Sir Simon Rattle is for you. President and Co-Founder of iCadenza, Julia Torgovitskaya Rapoport, had the privilege of presenting Sir Simon Rattle with the 2016 Theodore Thomas Award on behalf of the Conductors Guild. They discuss Sir … Read more

We gave you these hints: choral composer, world speaker, technology, hair… You guessed it! It’s Grammy-winning American composer Eric Whitacre. He shares how his career progressed, including the turning points that elevated him to rockstar status. He also spills rarely told stories from his early years, gives young musicians and composers advice on how to … Read more

If you have been on the path to win an orchestral position, but wonder what else you could do with your career, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Benjamin Mitchell. He stayed in school for over a decade to pursue a position as a clarinetist in a professional orchestra. After waiting to win … Read more

If you dream about being part of a newsworthy and collaborative chamber music ensemble, this episode is for you. Today on iCadenza’s Creative Careers Podcast, host Kelly Kasle sits down with three members of Ensemble Dal Niente. You’ll hear firsthand about the challenges they faced in their early years, the variety of work that members do outside of … Read more

In this episode, host Kelly Kasle speaks with violinist, composer, and writer Chrysanthe Tan. They talk about how Chrysanthe overcame her insecurities about combining her interests and talents, and how she has created a niche market for her work. She stresses to young musicians the importance of being yourself and how to make a social media plan … Read more