Chicago-based Actor / Violinist

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Bernard Herrmann

“I am firmly convinced, and so is Hitchcock, that after the main titles you know something terrible must happen.”

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Victor Yampolsky talks about Leonard Bernstein

As a student, I was pretty terrified of him.

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Someone named Susan Boyle appeared with me on Oprah

I had the fantastic pleasure of playing on Oprah, backing up Britain’s Got Talent phenom Susan Boyle.

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Musician’s Dice

A creative tool that can be used in any number of ways: they bring the element of chance into the musical process.

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Vocalo (take 2)

Tom and I talk about The Nutcracker and my basic ignorance of the ballet’s story is revealed.

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The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody

Mama!…

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eighth blackbird flies without a safety net: sheet music

“It’s like bashing the notes into our skulls with a two-by-four. But the end result is awesome.”

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Alicia de Larrocha

I was saddened to hear that pianist Alicia de Larrocha has passed away. When I worked at the Ravinia Festival in the early nineties, I had the opportunity to drive her between the airport and the hotel.

If memory …

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Jennifer Koh 2009-2010

Jennifer Koh Concert Schedule 2009-2010

Jenny’s best season yet, I’d wager. Plus this phenomenal violinist (and world-class client) has a new CD coming out next month.…

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