Winning Principal Oboe of Detroit Symphony at age 21
Written by Kevin Schaffter
Alex Kinmonth is currently principal oboe of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a position he won several years ago at just age 21 while still studying at Juilliard. In this exclusive interview we ask Alex about his preparation methods, about the audition day, his experience on the job and also hear advice he has to offer to those on the audition circuit.
Sep 6, 2017
Meet the 22 year-old who just won a MET Orchestra horn position
Written by Kevin Schaffter
Meet Hugo A. Valverde, the 22 year-old Costa Rican horn player who just won a second horn position with the Metropolitan Opera, one of the most highly regarded orchestra’s in the world. We talk to Hugo about his audition day, preparation methods and more!
Jun 26, 2017
Interview with Principal Flute of Fort Worth Symphony - Jake Fridkis
Written by Kevin Schaffter
Jake Fridkis, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Yale School of Music, won his position with the Forth Worth Symphony just under a year ago. We ask Jake about his experience playing with the orchestra, his audition preparation process and the situation of the current strike.
Aug 9, 2017
Interview with Toronto Symphony Principal Flute Winner
Written by Kevin Schaffter
Interview with Kelly Zimba, recent winner of the principal flute audition at the Toronto Symphony!
Aug 9, 2017
Interview with Bass Trombonist of the Finnish Radio Symphony
Written by Kevin Schaffter
An exclusive interview with Trombonist, Matthew Winter. Hear about the audition day, his preparation, and the experience of taking a European audition.
Jun 27, 2017
Interview with Berlin Philharmonic Concertmaster
Written by Kevin Schaffter
An exclusive interview with concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Noah Bendix-Balgley. Hear about the audition day, his preparation and more!
Jun 26, 2017
