Notes From Backstage

Our very first guest on Notes From Backstage is none other than composer, Eunike Tanzil! We both know Eunike from different settings - Lydia and Eunike overlapped at Juilliard, and Sophie and Eunike worked on Eunike’s debut album, “The First of Everything” which was released on Deutsche Gramophone in September last year, which is currently up for Grammy consideration: ⁠⁠https://www.euniketanzil.com/fyc-classicalcompendium⁠⁠
We had a really eye-opening conversation about how social media has impacted Eunike’s career and served as a bridge into both inspiring professional opportunities and new audiences. She also told us about her time at Berklee and Juilliard, her reasons for attending both schools and what her life post-grad in LA has looked like. Eunike gave some really great advice for young people and musicians who are curious about what it’s like to be in both the classical and film world. Enjoy!

WE’RE BACK! After a chaotic summer spent traveling and moving, we are so excited to be back with Season 2 of the pod. Today we’re sharing some personal life updates from the summer, as well as what we’re looking forward to this season and how we’re taking care of ourselves as both humans and artists. Thanks so much for listening as always; we’re glad to be back yapping in your headphones every week!

Articles mentioned:
Part one: The Strad - Why are musicians afraid to rest? Rethinking recovery in classical music performance | The Strad
Part two: The Strad - Why recovery makes you a better musician: what musicians can learn being away from their instruments | The Strad

You asked, we answered: today’s episode is a Q&A before we sign off for the summer! We are so appreciative of every single comment and conversation we’ve had so far, and today we answer questions about our childhoods, finding motivation when you’re in a slump, advice we'd give soon-to-be music school graduates, and more. We’ll be back in the autumn for Season 2; until then, we hope you have a wonderful & music-filled summer!

Cost isn’t the only barrier to live classical music. The stigma surrounding concert hall etiquette and expectations is doing more harm than good, so what do we need to change to make everyone feel welcome? In this episode we talk about our own negative experiences in concert venues, what we want to change, and highlight artists, venues, and programs that are prioritizing the audience experience in new and exciting ways. 

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/apr/10/classicalmusicandopera.comment1

How do we take care of our bodies in careers that don’t historically support physical health? If it’s a choice between practicing and working out, how do we make that choice? Today we talk about our own journeys with physical health, the injuries we’ve experienced when we’ve neglected it, and how we realistically incorporate fitness into our chaotic schedules. 
Study Mentioned: "From Mental Power to Muscle Power -Gaining Strength by Using the Mind" by Ranganathan, Siemionow, Liu, Sahgal & Yue https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7247969_From_Mental_Power_to_Muscle_Power-Gaining_Strength_by_Using_the_Mind