Uncovering the Berlin Concertmaster's Secret Musical Source

"To be able to teach yourself, that's what practicing is about." -Noah Bendix-Balgley Violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley, First Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, previously Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, offers his insights into the world of orchestral playing, rehearsing, auditions, and expectations. He generously shares with us how he practices, fosters his artistic growth, and finds inspiration. We love to hear from you in the comments! 0:00 Intro quote and STOMP by Corigliano 1:36 Integrating into the Berlin Phil 6:10 Success with auditions 8:00 Inspiration from Franklin Cohen 9:51 Getting out of practicing slumps 11:43 Klezmer projects and inspirations 13:52 Closing credits Filmed May 2021 in Berlin • Production: katalog-film.de Episode 108: duration 15 minutes More episodes at classical-life.com We are supported by viewers like you--thank you!