Hosted by Dani Meier & Serena Reuten · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 54 episodes
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A podcast about the bits and pieces that make up a symphony orchestra, from the perspective of a very nerdy VP of Artistic/Bassist, my partner in crime, conductor Serena Reuten, and a variety of guests who love the Omaha Symphony, on-stage and off. danimeier.substack.com
Dani Meier & Serena Reuten hosts OSA Backstage, a arts show with 54 episodes published.
Dani & Serena talk with Dr. Federico Montes (Associate Principal Trumpet) about taking chances, why orchestral trumpet in the States is a whole different animal, and making music with friends on June 14 for the Omaha Cha
Dani and Serena talk with Brett Hodge, who needs no introduction, about starting off the 2026 Summer Concert Series with a well-deserved laugh. Video on Tuesday on all the channels! Have a question? Email osabackstage@gm
Dani & Serena talk with Anthony McGill (Principal Clarinet, New York Philharmonic, +++) about impromptu jam sessions, trusting our teachers with our sound, and the good baggage of an old friend. Video link to come soon o
Dani & Serena talk with Jeff Koterba about embracing life’s unexpected rabbit holes, napuccinos, and the lasting impact of something started with kindness in mind. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com ! Prefer v
Dani & Serena talk to Lauren Medici & Josh Quinn (Opera Omaha) about all things Beethoven Five and Bluebeard's Castle. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com ! Prefer video? Go here! This is a public episode. If y
Dani & Serena talk with Lidiya Yankovskaya (conductor) about fan-girling for famous pianists, (politely) ignoring your advisors, and authenticity in interpretations. Have a question? Email osabackstage@gmail.com! Prefer
Dani & Serena talk with Nicole Cowan (Assistant Librarian) and Mathew Fuerst (composer, program notes annotator) about Béla Bartók’s psychological masterpiece: Bluebeard’s Castle. Prefer video? Go here! Have a question?
Dani & Serena talk with Lina González-Granados (conductor) about making your own decisions, pharmaceutical reps gifting busts of Beethoven, and the importance of jumping in without fear of consequences. Prefer video? Go
Dani & Serena talk to Jay Wise (bass trombone) about impossible Bartok glissandos, Mozart using the trombone as the best back-up vocalist ever, and why it's important to troll German e-bay. Prefer video? Go here! Have a
Dani & Serena talk to François López-Ferrer, guest conductor, about breaking things apart and putting them back together, the benefits of a MacBook on a young musician, and the honesty of music at different stages in lif
Dani & Serena talk to Ricardo Amador (section violin) about 35 years (!!) with the Omaha Symphony, studio sessions with the man, the myth, the legend John Williams, having baby violin traps for your kids, and why nothing
Dani & Serena talk to Jim Compton (Principal Bassoon) about living legends, the lack of magic beans in bassoon reeds, and why taking things apart and putting them back together again can be the best part of making music.
Dani & Serena talk to Francisco Fullana (violin) about embracing what you need work on, the joy of rabbit-holes, and the joy of returning to familiar pieces like they're old friends. Prefer video? Go here! Have a questio
Dani & Serena talk to Christopher Allen (conductor, pianist) about returning to making music, a Bluebeard’s Castle approach to seizing opportunity, and progressively tinier cups. Prefer video? Go here! Have a question? E
Dani & Serena talk to Paul Ledwon (Principal Cello) about when music runs in the family, the long-term impact of our mentors, the benefits of rehearsing in a castle, and Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1. Prefer video?
Dani & Serena talk to Opera Omaha Principal Guest Conductor, Steven White, about Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah", finding joy in the moment, and living vicariously through the entire ensemble - no matter what's on the podium
Dani & Serena talk to concert saxophonist Robert Young ahead of his performance this January about mentors, being the cool guy with the shades, and finding the things that make you explode with purpose. Prefer Video? Go
Dani & Serena speak with Joseph Young ahead of his return to Omaha about conducting Debussy’s iconic Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun, the importance of having - and being! - an elder statesman, and seizing opportunity whe
Dani & Serena talk to Omaha Symphony fans (and all-around awesome people) Angie & Bella Earl about the questions they have when they get to see their hometown orchestra in action. Prefer video? Go here! Have a question?
Dani & Serena talk to Nicole Cowan (Assistant Librarian) and Mathew Fuerst (composer) about the 19th century’s greatest trio: Johannes Brahms, and Robert & Clara Schumann.Prefer video? Go here! Have questions? Email osab
Christopher Allen
national art critic for Culture · Fourth Wall Ensemble
1 appearance on this show
Steven White
Co-Founder & Creative Director · Different Regard
1 appearance on this show
Robert Young
Founder · Marathon Petroleum
1 appearance on this show
Joseph Young
Artistic Director of Ensembles · Peabody Conservatory
1 appearance on this show
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