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Interview: Yolanda Kondonassis

This interview with American harpist Yolanda Kondonassis offers a wealth of insights into building a career in classical music, drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise. Ms. Kondonassis talks about the importance of consistent practice, mentorship, career vision, and contributing to the repertoire while navigating the challenges of modern life with focus and time management. Packed with practical advice and reflections on music education, the interview provides valuable lessons for aspiring musicians and highlights classical music’s role in today’s world.

Yolanda Kondonassis
Harpist

Rob Kennedy
Host, Preview! @WCPE

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Trio in B flat, D. 471

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

Chamber Players of Canada

Label

CBC

Catalog Number

1159

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Composed by

Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-1899)

Performed by

Johann Strauss Orchestra Vienna/Boskovsky

5:39pm Fountain of the Villa Medici at Sunset from Fountains of Rome

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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)

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Royal Philharmonic/Batiz

5:46pm Miniature Suite, Op. 20

Composed by

Cesar Cui (1835-1918)

Performed by

Hong Kong Philharmonic/Schermerhorn

6:02pm Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream

Composed by

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Performed by

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra/Comissiona

6:15pm Symphony No. 9 in A

Composed by

Jiri Benda (1722-1795)

Performed by

Salieri Chamber Orchestra/Pal

6:27pm Nocturne in G, Op. 37 No. 2

Composed by

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Performed by

Claudio Arrau

6:35pm Variations in G for Piano Trio, Op. 121a

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

Beaux Arts Trio

6:55pm Music selected by the announcer

7:01pm Drop The Needle with Vince Tillona

Performed by

Vince Tillona

7:03pm Drop The Needle with Vince Tillona

7:58pm Serenade No. 13 in G, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Galway

8:17pm Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38 "Spring"

Composed by

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Nezet-Seguin

8:48pm Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056

Composed by

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Performed by

Schiff/Chamber Orchestra of Europe

9:00pm Flute Concerto No. 1 in G, K. 313

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Galway/Chamber Orchestra of Europe

9:27pm Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 "Rhenish"

Composed by

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Nezet-Seguin

10:00pm Metteya Oriental Suite

Composed by

Anthony Sidney (b. 1952)

Performed by

Cover/Bonachea/Savage

10:10pm Musical Moments, D. 780

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

Clifford Curzon

10:39pm Flute Concerto in D

Composed by

Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Performed by

Nagy/Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra/Fischer

10:59pm Suite No. 1 in E minor from Tafelmusik, Vol. 1

Composed by

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

Performed by

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11:42pm 13 Pieces for Piano, Op. 76 No. 3 Carillon

Composed by

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Performed by

Harvard Gimse

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