Song Cycle

In this episode, Laura sits down with Margo Garrett, a shining light and pioneer of the collaborative piano world, and all-around wonderful person. They talk about Margo's career, what it's like to be a woman in the classical music world, and how to keep our art alive, even when it feels almost impossible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notes 4D Piano Ernest Bloch: Music for Viola and Piano Donate to CSI Join CSI Digital

Laura sits down (with herself) to talk about art song: a brief history, how it's different from other musical forms, and why it's important especially today. Notes Join CSI Digital Donate to CSI

Laura has a conversation with Dr. Eileen Strempel. Eileen is the inaugural dean for the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA, a prolific singer and performer, a fierce advocate for new music especially by female composers, and a pioneer in educational leadership and equity. Notes Eileen's book: Beyond Free College: Making Higher Education Work for 21st Century Students The Self-Care Wheel Donate to CSI Join CSI Digital

Laura sits down with opera director and acting teacher David Paul to talk about the tough questions being asked regarding the performing arts world, our responsibility to respond to calls for change and adaptation, and one of Laura's profoundly embarrassing moments during her youth. Notes David Paul, director Top 10 Role Study Wolftrap's The Orpheus Project PoetLOVE Donate to CSI Join CSI Digital

Laura and Sam sit down (virtually) to talk about CSI, art song, community, and the importance of flossing. Notes Donate to CSI Join CSI Digital