Weird head tapping routines, toy lobsters on stage - Part 2 of Stage Fright uncovers the strange and diverse pre-concert routines some musicians go through, and what happens if you freeze in the middle of a performance. Fight or flight, to leave the stage or not to leave the stage, that is the question. And then the taboo topic of Beta Blockers enters the conversation...

Host and MCO violist Yannick Dondelinger brings to a close this double episode of frank, funny and intimate discussion with MCO musicians around the effects, the origins, and some controversial solutions to having stage fright….

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit our website.

From childhood trauma, to professional bow shake, to the elephant in the room - Beta Blockers. Some times you swallow the stage, and sometimes the stage swallows you…

Stage fright is something we can all relate to, wether presenting a speech, teaching class, or chairing a meeting. This is especially true for the musicians of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, who are out there on the worlds concert stages in front of thousands of people, every week, every year.

Join host and violist Yannick Dondelinger for a double episode of frank, funny and intimate discussion with MCO musicians around the effects, the origins, and some controversial solutions to having stage fright.

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit our website.

Join host Yannick Dondelinger for an intimate conversation with Dame Mitsuko Uchida.

In this heartwarming discussion, Mitsuko shares her life story, from her musical upbringing to becoming one of the most revered pianists of our time. Discover the deep roots that music has in her life and how they have shaped her career.

Mitsuko also shares her unique connection with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, her appreciation for Mozart, and touches on her upcoming role as Music Director of the Ojai Music Festival.

Throughout the episode, Mitsuko's modesty and optimism shine through, painting a portrait of an artist deeply rooted in her love for music and life. Tune in for an inspiring episode that celebrates the life and career of Mitsuko Uchida, only on Between the Bars.

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit our website.