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Violist Masumi Per Rostad, a member of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacifica Quartet, takes you behind the scenes in conversations with fellow musicians and insiders from the world of classical music. Masumi's casual delivery, experiences at the pinnacle of chamber music performance, and extensive musical knowledge come together with fascinating guests for conversations you'll look forward to each month.

Violist Masumi Per Rostad, a member of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacifica Quartet, takes you behind the scenes in conversations with fellow musicians and insiders from the world of classical music. Masumi's casual delivery, experiences at the pinnacle of chamber music performance, and extensive musical knowledge come together with fascinating guests for conversations you'll look forward to each month.
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Boston, MA

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WGBH

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Violist Masumi Per Rostad, a member of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Pacifica Quartet, takes you behind the scenes in conversations with fellow musicians and insiders from the world of classical music. Masumi's casual delivery, experiences at the pinnacle of chamber music performance, and extensive musical knowledge come together with fascinating guests for conversations you'll look forward to each month.

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@wgbh

Language:

English

Contact:

WGBH One Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 617-300-5400

Episodes

Violinist Vadim Gluzman

10/5/2012
Masumi talks with the Chicago-based, Russian-born, Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman about how he came to the U.S., why he formed a music festival in Illinois, and the difference in the falafels of Israel and Dallas. (photo by Masumi Rostad)

Duration:00:10:42

Pianist Christopher Shih

6/1/2012
Masumi talks with pianist Christopher Shih, gastroenterologist and winner of the 2011 Van Cliburn International Competition for Outstanding Amateurs. (image by Wendy Harton Benner Photography)

Duration:00:10:19

Producer Judy Sherman

3/17/2012
In this episode, Judy Sherman talks with Masumi between Pacifica Quartet recording sessions about what she does as a producer and how recording has changed over time. She just won her umpteenth Grammy - this time for Producer of the Year!

Duration:00:13:55

Violist Bernie Zaslav

3/15/2012
In this episode, Masumi talks with Bernie Zaslav. Name a quartet and it seems like he was a member at one point or another! They discuss his new memoir, The Viola In My Life, An Alto Rhapsody. Bernie has the best chuckle ever! (photo of Bernie Zaslav by

Duration:00:21:48

Michael Adams of Music in the Vineyards

3/14/2012
Summertime in Napa Valley is delicious! Michael Adams and his wife Daria really hit the nail on the head by starting a festival there! The Pacifica Quartet has been playing at Music in the Vineyards since 2004. In this conversation, Michael tells the story of how they did it. By the way, Masumi swears that the wine helps lubricate his vibrato

Duration:00:17:54

Tim Munro of eighth blackbird

3/12/2012
In this episode, Masumi has a conversation with Tim Munro, flute player extraordinaire of new music ensemble, eighth blackbird. They discuss memorization of music, compare touring notes, the issues of joining an ensemble, and generally just laugh it up. (photo of Tim Munro by Luke Ratray)

Duration:00:37:54