In this episode of Penthesilea On Air, Alain Altinoglu, one of the world’s most celebrated conductors, shares his fascinating perspective on navigating the complex and dynamic life of a conductor. As the chief conductor of multiple renowned orchestras, including the Orchestre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain’s career is a testament to passion, discipline, and the delicate art of balance.

Dr. Lubert combines mindfulness, attentional focus, and self-regulation strategies, drawing from her experience as a violinist and researcher. She has worked with musicians globally, including at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. We are so thrilled that Veronika will join the team of Penthesilea Academy for this year’s masterclass.

This episode of "Penthesilea On Air" features an insightful conversation with Elizabeth Rowe, whose distinguished career as principal flutist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra took a transformative turn when she decided to step away and champion gender equality within the classical music sphere.

In this enlightening episode of "Penthesilea On Air," Roman Rindberger takes center stage, sharing his expertise not only as a distinguished head coach for trumpet students at Penthesilea Academy but also as a masterful practitioner of the Wim Hof method.

This podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Katja Schlemitz, a notable Vienna-based physician renowned for her holistic approach to healthcare, specifically tailored for musicians.

In the inaugural episode of the "Penthesilea On Air" podcast, the spotlight shines brightly on Barry Green, a figure whose contributions to music stretch far beyond his impressive tenure as a double bass player with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

The intention, however, has been as crazy as it is unalterable since the beginning: To accompany young musicians on their way to the realization of their dreams by giving them new perspectives, tools and approaches that broaden their view to look further and further beyond their own horizons.

Without any conscious steering from either of us and without intention, it turned into a very open conversation about a topic that, as I only realized afterwards, has been on my mind for a long time as a musician and a human being: Vulnerability.

Das war also der erste Monat dieses neuen Jahres. Ich bin froh, dass ich kein Mensch bin, der sich genaue Neujahrsvorsätze nimmt, denn im Moment ist es mit dem Planen so eine Sache.

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