In this last episode of series 2, I was absolutely thrilled to talk to these two wonderful women who have accomplished so much, both individually as violinists and also together with their business "Intermission" which combines Yoga, breathing & mindfulness with Music. We had a fabulous chat about music education, the Benedetti Sessions and Melissa's Harlem String Quartet performing with the legendary Chick Corea and at the White House to President Obama. We also talked at length about ra...

My guest this week is the British composer Deborah Pritchard. We had a wonderful chat about her synasthesia, which is where sound involuntarily evokes an experience of colour and how she has utilised that in her work and the gorgeous artwork that often accompanies her compositions. Here is a link to her piece for solo violin "Inside Colour" that we discuss and I highly recommend having a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk0NzyzccdU&feature=youtu.be You can also see some of her visu...

My guest today is Greek Opera Director Rodula Gaitanou. We talk about early musical influences, her memories of Wexford Festival Opera and how becoming a parent changes your focus. I do hope you enjoy this chat! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of Musici Ireland To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website http://musici.ie/ Be sure to Subscribe and tell all you friends about us!!

My guest today is the wonderful Cellist Guy Johnston. I am delighted to share this insightful conversation we had about Life, Music and the future. I must thank Guy for being so warm and open with me, this was a really special chat! We talked about Guys brother Rupert and the charity https://www.thedtgroup.org/brain-injury through that the Eyes Alight branch, which was set up by Guys' sister Izzy Judd Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Art...

My guest this week is Sound Engineer Vinny Osborne. He works for Ireland's busy amateur Musical Theatre Scene. Having started his move into the theatre by touring with Riverdance for 5 years, he has enjoyed a busy and varied career since. You can find out more about Vinny at http://www.soundandmusicco.ie/ Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of Musici Ireland To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website http://mu...

This week I talk to Lucy Medlycott about the Circus and Street Arts area and how we could all do to look at how they use outdoor spaces to perform as we move forwards. This was such an interesting and informative chat for me as it is an area I really know nothing about! As the co-founder of the Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network (ISACS) Lucy was a fountain of knowledge and wonderful positivity! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artist...

It was such a thrill to be able to talk to Leanne Cope about being a ballerina at Covent Garden, being chosen to star in Broadway Hit "An American in Paris", getting to meet with Leslie Caron and being nominated for a Tony Award...Phew! And then there is the incredibly romantic story of her engagement to fellow Ballet Dancer Paul Kay, this one is a very enjoyable listen indeed! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of www.musici.ie ...

My guest to day is Production Manager Peter Jordan. We had a great conversation about safety in the Arts going forward and what it means to be a production manager. Peter has experience in this role with Macnas, the Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade, Irish National Opera and many more. He also made a pretty strong bid for Husband of the year near the end of this chat! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of www.musici.ie ...

My guest today is Vourneen Ryan, Flautist and Performance Psychologist. We have a lovely chat about our time at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama and Vourneen talks to me about different techniques performers of all ages can adopt to help them perform better and feel more confident. We also discuss teaching with these techniques in mind. Truly a very informative discussion! Vourneen suggests some resources in our chat...here they are: Books - Tim Ferris - Tools of Titans The Bala...

Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of www.musici.ie To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ie Be sure to Subscribe and tell all you friends about us!! Tom Creed-Opera and Theatre Director Opera and music theatre productions include The Tales of Hoffmann with Irish National Opera, Owen Wingrave with the Opéra national de Paris and Opera Collective Ireland, Irish tours of Acis and Galatea, ...

I was delighted to be able to chat with Gareth Reynolds this week. He and fellow comedian Dave Anthony are responsible for the hilarious and informative American History Podcast "The Dollop". We talked about Comedy as a career, the state of things in America and his famous cat Jose Enjoy! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of www.musici.ie To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ie Be sure to S...

My guest this week is the wonderful clarinetist Berginald Rash. Originally from America, he now lives in Ireland and performs all over Europe in both a Chamber music and Orchestral capacity. He is a member of the Chineke! Orchestra and I was very grateful to Berginald for providing the opportunity for me to find out more about how we can support diversity in Classical Music, something that will take every one of us to make positive change. You can find out more about his various projects at&...

My guest today is Ireland's leading stuntwoman Eimear O'Grady. She has appeared in The Tudors, Vikings, Penny Dreadful, Moth Diaries, Ripper Street and Into the Badlands. She was Stunt Co-Ordinator for Normal People and Resistance. She is currently President of Stunt Guild Ireland Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of www.musici.ie To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ie B...

My guest today is Melanie Carmichael. She is a costume supervisor for Film and TV including Game of Thrones, Carnival Row, Krypton and the Wheel of Time. Recorded on 3rd June 2020 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of Musici Ireland To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ie Be sure to Subscribe and tell all you friends about us!!

My guest today is the wonderful pianist Ruth McGinley. In 1994 she shot to stardom as winner of the piano final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. This led to a successful playing career but also to uncertainty in her early 20s. She escaped an abusive relationship and overcame addiction to return to her playing. Mental health is a subject close to her heart and in this personal chat we discuss how being a performer can sometimes lead to problems on and offstage. PLEASE SUBSC...

My guest today is Jerry Fish; renowned as much for his showmanship as he is for his music. He's a carnival creator, circus ringmaster - singer, songwriter and poet. Spawned from his Electric Picnic shows which became so popular that they gave him his very own stage "Wherever Jerry Fish goes, the circus is not far behind," he says. "It's a monster, but I love that whole fraternity. My motto is 'unity through diversity'. In a circus, everyone mucks in.” Recorded on 1st June 2020 ...

My Guest today is Actress/Singer Zoë Rainey who I met while working on the Musical Noël, written by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates. Zoë's stage credits include; Lois in Kiss Me, Kate for Opera North & Welsh National Opera, Milo Davenport in An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre, The Winter's Tale and Romeo & Juliet, both directed by Kenneth Branagh at the Garrick Theatre, She Stoops To Conquer at the National Theatre, Guys and Dolls and Parade both at the Donmar Warehouse. Recent ...

My guest today is American Conductor Timothy Myers. We talk about how America is dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic and how the Arts might come out of this stromger than ever. Recorded on 15th June 2020 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director of Musici Ireland To find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ie Be sure to Subscribe and tell all you friends about us!!

My guest this week is Classical Music Photographer Fran Marshall. Recorded on 2nd June 2020 or #blackouttuesday we discuss the protests in America and the importance of white people speaking up in support of Black issues. We also discuss Fran's job as photographer to some of the biggest names in the Arts world. Find out more about her at https://marshalllightstudio.com/ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director...

My guest today is Clarinet and Bass Clarinetist Deirdre O'Leary. We talk about the recent National Campaign for the Arts 13 point proposal for the Survival and Recovery of the Irish Arts Sector. We also talk about what it is like living in Cloughjordan Eco Village and being a volunteer with Extinction Rebellion. See the full report at www.ncfa.ie Recorded on 28th May 2020 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch: Freelance violist living in Ireland. Artistic Director o...