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DG Podcast meets Hilary Hahn Feb 25, 2021

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DG Podcast meets Hilary Hahn

Podcast host and Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis admires violinist Hilary Hahn for her fantastic playing and the way she communicates her passion for what she does. In this Deutsche Grammophon podcast episode Hilary explains why her upcoming album is called “Paris”, why she initiated her #100daysofpractice challenge and how to hulahoop while playing the violin.

More music by Hilary Hahn can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/paris/1547821040

DG Podcast meets Albrecht Mayer Jan 28, 2021

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DG Podcast meets Albrecht Mayer

“Keep calm and play the oboe” – having heard the motto of the new Deutsche Grammophon podcast episode, it comes as no surprise that Sarah Willis welcomes her colleague from the Berlin Philharmonic: Albrecht Mayer. He is not only the principal oboe player of one of the best orchestras of the world but also appears as a renowned soloist and conductor, such as on his new “Mozart” album. Sarah and Albrecht have known each other for years so the episode is filled with anecdotes about life as a musician.

More music by Albrecht Mayer can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/mozart-works-for-oboe-and-orchestra/1545212460

DG Podcast meets Rolando Villazón Dec 17, 2020

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This episode’s guest needs no introduction. Deutsche Grammophon Podcast host Sarah Willis is convinced that one recognizes him by his voice instantly. Sarah is of course referring to Rolando Villazón. The Mexican singer gives surprising insights about his new album “Serenata Latina” for which he joined forces with the French harpist Xavier de Maistre. With a special musical recommendation Sarah and Rolando wish you a merry Christmas.

More music by Rolando Villazón can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/serenata-latina/1527121122

DG Podcast meets Avi Avital Nov 26, 2020

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How do you become a world-class mandolin player? Avi Avital introduces both the listeners and Deutsche Grammophon podcast host and French horn player Sarah Willis to the world of the mandolin. The Israeli musician presents his recent album “Art of the Mandolin”, offering a guided tour of the instrument’s rich history and a star performer’s personal selection of some of its greatest compositions. The podcast episode ends with a charming duet by Avi and Sarah.

More music by Avi Avital can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/art-of-the-mandolin/1526843774

DG Podcast meets Kian Soltani Oct 29, 2020

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DG Podcast meets Kian Soltani

Which mentors, idols, visions and goals does a young cellist have? Kian Soltani, a rising star of the cello, is this episode’s guest of the Deutsche Grammophon podcast series hosted by horn player Sarah Willis. They talk about his recent recordings for Deutsche Grammophon with works from Dvořák and Beethoven and how he connects with the audience during these unprecedented times. Tune in and listen to the genuine and joyful chat between the two musicians.

More music by Kian Soltani can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k-cello-concerto/1519263378

DG Podcast meets Daniel Hope Sep 24, 2020

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Daniel Hope is violinist, artistic director, president of the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, TV and radio presenter, book author and initiator of a live series “Hope@Home” broadcast from his very own living room. To Sarah Willis – Deutsche Grammophon podcast host and horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – it seems miraculous how Daniel Hope manages all those wonderful projects and still finds the time to sit down for a relaxed podcast episode with her.

More music by Daniel Hope can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope-home/1523500168

DG Podcast meets Seong-Jin Cho Aug 27, 2020

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DG Podcast meets Seong-Jin Cho

The 26-year-old pianist Seong-Jin Cho had two dreams: To play with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and to play at Carnegie Hall. Both dreams have already come true. In this episode of the Deutsche Grammophon podcast series hosted by Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis you can find out more about the young pianist, his lifestyle and his new album “The Wanderer” with music by Schubert, Liszt and Berg.

More music by Seong-Jin Cho can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-wanderer/1498746106

DG Podcast meets Lisa Batiashvili Jun 26, 2020

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This episode’s guest of the Deutsche Grammophon podcast series is Lisa Batiashvili. She is one of the most renowned violinists in the world and has played many times with host and Berlin Philharmonic french horn player Sarah Willis. They met at the former silent movie theater “Delphi” in Berlin which plays a significant role in Lisa’s new album “City Lights”.

More music by Lisa Batiashvili can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/city-lights/1501668885

DG Podcast meets Camille Thomas May 29, 2020

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Sarah Willis welcomes the French cellist Camille Thomas

More music by Camille Thomas can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/voice-of-hope/1498217295

DG Podcast meets Vikingur Olafsson Mar 31, 2020

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The new podcast series by Deutsche Grammophon and hosted by Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis gets off to a great start with Icelandic rising star of the piano, Víkingur Ólafsson as her first guest.Neither had met before but Sarah had been looking forward to meeting Vikingur ever since she first saw a video of him playing Bach in a fish factory! The episode gives unique insights into Vikingur's new album Rameau/Debussy for DG - and ends with a surprise, tune in!

More music by Víkingur Ólafsson can be found with Apple Music under the following link:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/debussy-rameau/1492313510

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