The guys chat with Tabita Berglund before her debut performance as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor. Catch Tabita conducting Sibelius' Lemminkäinen Suite, Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, and the US Premiere of Anna Clyne's Time and Tides October 18-20, 2024.…

From boy bands to mariachi to DJing, the guys chat with new DSO Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez on how he draws inspiration from his unique background to inspire his Pops arranging and conducting. Catch Enrico conducting Disco Fever this season as well as his first season as Principal Pops Conductor in the 24-25 DSO PNC Pops series.…

The guys chat with 2024 Classical Roots Soloist Steven Banks about the evolution of the saxophone in classical music and Billy Child's co-commission Diaspora Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Bass Trombone Adam Rainey about his path from aspiring doctor with a bad high range to the player we know today.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

On this episode of Between 2 Stands, the guys chat with pianist Alexandra Dariescu about how to listen to new compositions and how some of our favorite classical pieces weren't always so celebrated. Hear Alexandra perform the world premiere of "Shades of Unbroken Dreams" on the next Live from Orchestra Hall Webcast on November 11, 2023 and on DSO R…

On the season 5 premiere, the guys chat with composer Arlene Sierra about her new symphony Kiskadee before it's world premiere with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023. Although it is inspired by sounds of nature, there are no cartoon birds flying around.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

On the season 4 finale, the guys chat with newly tenured DSO cellist Cole Randolph on his journey with the DSO from being a high school student torn between playing in orchestra and the basketball team, to choosing a career in music, to landing the DSO African American Fellowship position, to winning the audition, to finally becoming a full orchest…

The guys chat wtih composer Carlos Simon before the world premiere of Troubled Water for Trombone and Orchestra May 5-7, 2023.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers about her musical inspirations and being a supporter of new compositions.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

On this special episode of Between 2 Stands, the guys speak with clarinetist Anthony McGill before he premieres the new Anthony Davis work "You Have the Right to Remain Silent" at the 2023 DSO Classical Roots concert.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with saxophonist Jess Gillam before the world premiere of "Glasslands" a classical saxophone concerto by Anna Clyne February 18 and 19 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Andre Dowell, Chief of Artist Engagement of the Sphinx Organization. Focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence, Sphinx programs serve beginner students to seasoned classical music professionals, as well as cultural entrepreneurs and administrators.…

The guys chat with composer Tania León about her artistic process and the DSO premiere of her new Co-commission, Pasajes December 9 - 11, 2022על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges who will be performing alongside Janai Brugger November 11-13 for Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

In the season 4 premiere, the guys chat with new Concertmaster Robyn Bollinger and Cello Soloist Kian Soltani.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Detroit Harmony Director Damien Crutcher and leader of the Kris Johnson Quartet, CYE alum, and educator Kris Johnson about getting kids involved with music.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Oboe Sarah Lewis about marching band, camper vans, and Baby Sharkעל ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Assistant Principal Bass Stephen Molina about college sports, playing accordion, and bonding with other musicians while on tour.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Trombone Ken Thompkins about the evolving sound of the DSO, favorite music outside of classical music, and having "normal" colleagues.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with the DSO Music Librarians about what goes on behind the scenes in the mysterious music library. This episode originally aired in a video format and contains many visual references. Please visit our Youtube channel to view the original episode for the full experience!על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Percussionist Jay Ritchie about the challenges of playing at the back of the orchestra, early morning rowing, and skiing.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

In the season 2 premiere, the guys test each other's composer knowledge. Originally aired September 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Bass Kevin Brown about what makes a great pizza and trying to teach during the pandemic. DSO and Between 2 Stands super fan Jim Farber talks classical music influence on other music. Originally aired October 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Assistant Principal Horn David Everson about building bonds within your section in the orchestra and recording 200+ movie soundtracks. Originally aired October 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with violist Caroline Coade about virtual teaching and her competitive ballroom dancing. Composer Jeff Scott talks about his musical influences and teaching trumpet. Originally aired October 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik on orchestrating our favorite pops pieces. Originally aired November 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Trumpet Hunter Eberly about his trumpet collection and mastering the outdoors as a true Michigander. DSO and Between 2 Stands super fan Jim Farber talks about how classical music influences his favorite contemporary bands. Originally aired November 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with violinists and married couple Will Haapaniemi and Heidi Han about chamber music and being apart of the same orchestra. Originally aired December 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Bass Clarinetist Shannon Orme about cycling through some of America's most scenic landscapes. Originally aired January 2021.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with composer and Fred. A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Chair Terence Blanchard about his approach to scoring Spike Lee's films and writing new Operas. Originally aired February 2021.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Before Erik Rönmark was appointed as CEO of the DSO in spring of 2021, the guys spoke with him about how the DSO plans classical concerts for the upcoming season. Originally aired in August 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with DSO violinist Adrian Rönmark about how she was raised in the DSO, family homemade pizza nights, and keeping the squirrels out of her garden.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Newly appointed DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini answers the guys most pressing questions... like "would you eat mac n' weenie?" Originally aired July 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

In preparation for a special episode with new Music Director Jader Bignamini, the guys test eachothers music trivia chops. Originally aired July 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Amanda Blaikie about balancing sports with music.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Timpanist Jeremy Epp about leaving Winnipeg and his love for golf. Originally aired on facebook July 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Originally aired March 2020 on facebook as an effort to get to know the musicians of the DSO during the height of COVID shutdowns. In the series premiere, we are introduced to the guys who eventually turn into the legendary hosts of Between 2 Stands.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

DSO Principal Cello Wei Yu joins the guys as the first guest on Between 2 Stands chatting about staying creative while being home during the height of the pandemic. Originally aired on facebook March 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with DSO horn player Johanna Yarbrough and talk about what kinds of music they enjoy listening to at home and what exactly a "cattio" is. Originally aired on facebook May 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with DSO Oboe and English Horn player Monica Fasnaugh about running marathons and exactly what the heck an english horn is. Originally aired on facebook June 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Join Andrés, Scott, and Abe for an open discussion on racial equity in classical music. Joined by guests Ken Thompkins and Garrett McQueen, this week's episode dives into topics such as: diversity on stage, what are the pathways to developing orchestras with equal racial representation? And, blind auditions: are they "fair"? Originally aired on fac…

The guys chat with bassist Nick Meyers about the great 2020 Nintendo Switch hunt, adopting dogs, and winning an audition with your home state orchestra. Originally aired in June 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with Principal Clarinet and former professional clown Ralph Skiano. Originally aired on facebook June 2020.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on concerts night after night with DSO Stage Manager Dennis Rottell and Department Heads Matt Pons and Steve Kemp! Originally aired on facebook July 2020על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with 2022-2023 DSO guest artist María Dueñas about preparing for a performance and the legacy of playing on antique instruments and their unique qualities.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with DSO principals Wei Yu (cello) and Eric Nowlin (viola) about preparing for their upcoming feature in Don Quixote May 20th - 22nd, 2022.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat about why some composer have become household names and choose their own "Classical Music Starter Packs" as well as introducing some of the pieces we will be hearing in the 2022-2023 season.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

EXPLICIT The guys chat with Storm Large who returns to The Cube on March 22, 2022 singing Great American Songbook standards, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems, and some of her own gorgeous originals — all delivered with a fierce personal style. As we celebrate the reopening of The Cube, we are also treated to a sneak preview from neoclass…

The guys share a special bonus chat with former DSO Erb Jazz Chair Wynton Marsalis before he and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Orchestra Hall Friday, March 4-5 2022 during our Classical Roots Celebrationעל ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The guys chat with pianist, podcaster, composer and wonder woman, Lara Downes who will be a featured soloist in the DSO Classical Roots program on Friday, March 4 2022.על ידי Detroit Symphony Orchestra