Leah Tagami Andonov's guest appearances

Leah Tagami Andonov

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church

The Musician's Journey Podcast

John Molina

Sarah Jeffery

Mark Novak

Maja S. K. Ratkje

Kim Gajraj

Gayle Skidmore

Andrew Hanauer

Robbie Tucker

Derek Musgrove

Eric Peltz

Molly Blythe Teichert

Blythe Teichert

Katy Gaughan

Mark Greiner

Ronnie Galvin

OwlTail

Violinist Leah Meredith Andonov has been working full-time for the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra for several years, and I seized the opportunity to give her all my orchestra-related questions... 00:00 Introduction01:25 Enter: Leah04:25 Daily practice06:00 Auditioning for orchestras12:25 Blending in with the orchestra or sticking out as a soloist14:35 Feeling self-conscious, the magic of posture19:05 Preparing for an orchestral project21:10 Orchestra personality traits23:35 Being mindful about avoiding injuries26:12 Concertmaster in Copenhagen, tutti player in Oslo 30:12 Thoughts on conducting and conductors34:00 Besides orchestral playing...35:30 What's a good concertmaster?37:10 What's a good cello section leader?38:40 What's the role of the conductor?41:40 Challenges to life as an orchestral musician44:40 The power of politics47:18 Where to find Leah48:56 OutroPodcast soundtrack by Mohamed Amer.Support this podcast via Ko-fiFor any comments, my email address is ragnhild@wesenberg.org. You can also find this podcast on Instagram.

Violinist Leah Meredith Andonov has been working full-time for the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra for several years, and I seized the opportunity to give her all my orchestra-related questions... 00:00 Introduction01:25 Enter: Leah04:25 Daily practice06:00 Auditioning for orchestras12:25 Blending in with the orchestra or sticking out as a soloist14:35 Feeling self-conscious, the magic of posture19:05 Preparing for an orchestral project21:10 Orchestra personality traits23:35 Being mindful about avoiding injuries26:12 Concertmaster in Copenhagen, tutti player in Oslo 30:12 Thoughts on conducting and conductors34:00 Besides orchestral playing...35:30 What's a good concertmaster?37:10 What's a good cello section leader?38:40 What's the role of the conductor?41:40 Challenges to life as an orchestral musician44:40 The power of politics47:18 Where to find Leah48:56 OutroPodcast soundtrack by Mohamed Amer.Support this podcast via <a href="https://ko-fi.com/themusiciansjourneypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-fi</a>For any comments, my email address is ragnhild@wesenberg.org. You can also find this podcast on Instagram.

#26 - Leah Tagami Andonov, violinist, orchestral musician, audition expert

Petar Andonov

Leah Tagami Andonov is the First Violinist in the Oslo Philharmonic.  She is a former CCPC member and the daughter of members Kyoko and Mark Meredith. She regularly performs with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. She has previously served as Concertmaster in both the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Leah has a Master’s degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she studied with David Takeno. Her previous mentors include Victor Danchenko, Alf Richard Kraggerud, and Pavel Berman.

Leah Tagami Andonov is the First Violinist in the Oslo Philharmonic.  She is a former CCPC member and the daughter of members Kyoko and Mark Meredith. She regularly performs with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. She has previously served as Concertmaster in both the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Leah has a Master’s degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she studied with David Takeno. Her previous mentors include Victor Danchenko, Alf Richard Kraggerud, and Pavel Berman.

Chevy Chase Concerts | Violinist Leah Tagami Andonov accompanied by pianist Petar Andonov | February 16, 2020